From "History of North Washington" Published 1904

Transcribed by: Candy Grubb (candyg@theofficenet.com)
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HON. JAMES T. JOHNSON
	Hon. James T. Johnson is a leading attorney of Ferry county, and
has manifested, during his residence here, a marked spirit of uprightness
and ability, both in his labors in a public capacity and in his proffesion.
In political matters, in which he has always taken an active interest, he
is a strong Democrat.  In 1900, he was elected to the state legislature,
Mr. Johnson has made an excellent record, and has won various distinctions
for himself, being a man of strong individuality and keen discrimination.
	James T. Johnson was born in Clearfield county, Pennsylvania, on 
July 24, 1867, being the son of William Penn and Lydia R. (Bean) Johnson,
natives of Pennsylvania and Baltimore, Maryland, respectively.  The mother
died when our subject was born, but the father still lives in Pennsylvania
where he formerly was occupied as a millwright and in the lumber business.
Our subject has one sister, Frances L., wife of David H. Watts, in the old
home county.  During his boyhood days, Mr. Johnson settled in Clearfield
county, then went to Louisiana, later to Valparaiso, Indiana, and there
received the degree of A.B. at the Valparaiso Educational Institute, and
also took a course in engineering.  Leaving college in 1888, he went to
Labula, Clearfield county, Pennsylvania, and took up school teaching.  
Later, he spent two and one-half years in the law office of Orvis & Snyder,
the leading lawyers of central Pennsylvania, then studied one year in the
University of Pennsylvania.  In April, 1891, Mr. Johnson opened an office
in Roanoke, Virginia, and gave himself to the practice of law there until
March, 1899, when he was advised, on account of failing health, to seek a
more salubrious climate.  He located in Republic and on April 13, 1899, 
opened a law office.  Since that time he has been engaged in following his
profession, dealing with mining enterprises and fulfilling his 
responsibilities in public capacities.
	Mr. Johnson is a member of Ferry Lodge No. 111, A.F. & A.M., the
Eastern Star, and the I.O.O.F.  In religious matters he was brought up a 
Quaker, but is not now a member of any denomination.
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