Herman Johnson was born in Sweden on November 15, 1878. He came to America with his parents in 1886. They first settled in Glenfield Township on Section 30.
On December 31, 1906, he married Hildur Lund. Hildur was born in Sweden on September 8, 1888. Her parents were John A. and Anna Johnson Lund.
The Johnsons had eight children: Francis, Elsie, Margaret, LeRoy, Leona, Willmar, Hyllis and Betty.
Mr. Johnson bought land in Glenfield Township which was purchased by his son LeRoy in 1942. Now the farm is being operated by LeRoy's sons Barton and Jon.
Mr. Johnson died April 30, 1942. Mrs. Johnson died August 22, 1969. They are buried in the Eastman Cemetery.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 52B