Lincoln Co., OK - Obits: Lars J. Johnson ********************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb by: Cheryl Johnson USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ********************************************************** The Chandler News Dec. 2, 1898 Written by the Editor Lars J. Johnson died at the home of his son, Ben Johnson, southwest of Chandler, on Tuesday morning of this week. Mr. Johnson was born in Sweden in 1828, but came to this country when 30 years of age settling in Boston and afterwards removing to Illinois. In 1869 he removed to Kansas, settling first in Davis County and afterwards in Butler County. He came to Oklahoma five years ago and has since then lived in the Kickapoo country. The editor of the News has been personally acquainted with Mr. Johnson and esteemed him for his many good qualities. He leaves a wife and three sons. Two of his sons, Ben and J.F. Johnson, live in this county. His other son, L.B. Johnson, lives in Los Angeles, Cal., and reached here just before his father's death. Mrs. Johnson and her sons desire us to express their gratitude for the many acts of sympathy and kindness on the part of their neighbors. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lars J. Johnson was the great-great grandfather of Cheryl Johnson --------------------------------------------------------------------------------