William E. Johnson (Nebraska)

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William Edward Johnson (June 28, 1906 – September 18, 1976) was a Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska [1] He was a Republican who initially served under Democratic governor Robert Leroy Cochran. [2] He was born in and died in Omaha. [3]

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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.
Political offices
Preceded by
Nate M. Parsons
Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska
19391943
Succeeded by
Roy W. Johnson