Notes:

J. W. Johnson came to America from Sweden, and became established as a banker, and also a restaurant owner. He helped the Brodd's financially in making the journey to America.

His first wife died in childbirth.
To this union 1 daughter was born:
1. Tillie

Married: __________ Wishart
To this union at least 2 children were born.
1. Son (drowned)
He had 1 son: Ed Wishart who lives in Reno, Nevada.

2. Daughter
Married: Blonde _________

When Tillie was born her mother died. Gustafva was nursing Augusta at the time. She weaned Augusta and nursed Tillie. Tillie always was indebted to Gustafva for saving her life.

J. W. Johnson married a second time. To this union 3 children were born:
1. Melvin
2. Elwood
3. Evelyn

In 1901, Clara (A. G. Brodd's daughter) went to Wyoming to care for J. W.'s second wife when she was ill. Clara also worked in the restaurant that her uncle owned.


Mr. Ed Wishart
964 University Terrace
Reno, Nevada