Charles G. Johnson

Charles Gus Johnson (October 12, 1880 – October 14, 1957) served as California State Treasurer, 1923–1956. From 1913–1921, Johnson served as State Superintendent of Weights and Measures.^[1] He was the longest-serving state treasurer. He was forced to resign on October 31, 1956 after stories began to emerge over him funneling state funds into personal loans. He was a Republican.

Personal information

Johnson was born on October 12, 1880 in Sweden.^[1]

Family

Johnson has three children: Virginia L. Johnson, Claire Fitzgerald, and George W. Johnson.^[1]

Death

Charles Gus Johnston died on October 14, 1957 in Sacramento, California at age 77.^[1]

Treasurers of California

Roman McMeans Bates English Findley Ashley Pacheco Coronel Baehr Estudillo Well January Oullahan Herold McDonald Rackliffe Green Reeves Williams Roberts Richardson Johnson Button Priest Unruh Whitney Hayes Brown Fong Angelides Lockyer Chiang

External links

Political graveyard

References

1 2 3 4 "Charles G. Johnson". Join California. Retrieved 7 August 2012.

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