William E. Johnson (Nebraska politician)

William Edward Johnson (June 28, 1906 – September 18, 1976) served as the 22nd lieutenant governor of Nebraska, from 1939 to 1943[1] He was a Republican who initially served under Democratic governor Robert Leroy Cochran and later governor Dwight Griswold, who was also a Republican.[2] He was born in and died in Omaha.[3]

William E. Johnson
22nd Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska
In office
January 5, 1939  January 7, 1943
GovernorRobert Leroy Cochran
Dwight Griswold
Preceded byNate M. Parsons
Succeeded byRoy W. Johnson
Personal details
Born(1906-06-28)June 28, 1906
DiedSeptember 18, 1976(1976-09-18) (aged 70)
Political partyRepublican

References

  1. Nebraska Legislature page (PDF)
  2. James C. Olson (1997). History of Nebraska. U of Nebraska Press. p. 326. ISBN 0-8032-8605-8.
  3. "Rites Schedules for Former Lt. Gov. Johnson". The Lincoln Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. September 22, 1976. p. 22. Retrieved December 27, 2018.


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