Matt Johnson (North Dakota politician)


Matt Johnson was an American newspaper publisher and politician from North Dakota who served as a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1909 to 1910.

Early life

Mathias Johnson was born on February 1, 1872 in Northwood, Iowa. He was a son of Knute W. Johnson and Mathia Johnson, both of whom were natives of Norway. He moved to Dakota Territory with this family in 1879, where they settled in Caledonia in Traill County.

Career

Johnson began his career in publication with a paper at Caledonia and was later employed at Shelly and Halstad, Minnesota. He moved to Omemee, North Dakota in 1901 and purchased the Omemee Herald in 1905.
Johnson was elected as a Republican to the North Dakota House of Representatives in 1908, and served just one term. He represented the 28th legislative district together with Edward L. Garden of Souris, North Dakota.

Personal life

Johnson died in 1935 and was buried at Caledonia Cemetery in Traill County, North Dakota.