Charles Gus Johnson (October 12, 1880 – October 14, 1957) was a Swedish-American politician who served as California state treasurer from 1923 to 1956.

Charles G. Johnson
22nd Treasurer of California
In office
January 9, 1923 – October 31, 1956
GovernorFriend Richardson
C. C. Young
James Rolph
Frank Merriam
Culbert Olson
Earl Warren
Goodwin Knight
Preceded byFriend Richardson
Succeeded byA. Ronald Button
Personal details
Born
Charles Gus Johnson

(1880-10-12)October 12, 1880
Sweden
DiedOctober 14, 1957(1957-10-14) (aged 77)
Sacramento, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Children3

Early life

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

Career

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From 1913 to 1921, Johnson served as California State Superintendent of Weights and Measures.[1] Elected as California state treasurer in 1923, he was the longest-serving state treasurer. Johnson was forced to resign on October 31, 1956, after stories began to emerge over him funneling state funds into personal loans. He was a member of the California Republican Party.

Personal life

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Johnson has three children: Virginia L. Johnson, Claire Fitzgerald, and George W. Johnson.[1] Johnston died on October 14, 1957, in Sacramento, California, at age 77.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Charles G. Johnson". Join California. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
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Political offices
Preceded by State Treasurer of California
1923–1956
Succeeded by