Edward Johnson was born in Sweden on August 28, 1879. He came to the area in 1898.
He married Julia Person on February 2, 1907, at Valley City. Julia was born April 4, 1882, in Sweden. She lived in Canada before coming to Glenfield.
The Johnsons probably came to the area because they had relatives here.
They purchased a farm on Section 16 in Glenfield Township, where they spent their life. A son now operates the farm.
The Johnsons had seven children: Carl, Walfred, Edith, Dorothy, Audrey, Ernest and Elaine.
Mr. Johnson died June 7, 1952. Mrs. Johnson died October 1, 1971. They are buried at Glenfield.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 52B