Calvin R. Johnson

Calvin R. Johnson was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography
Johnson was born on May 22, 1822 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. He moved to Black River Falls, Wisconsin in 1846. On February 5, 1852, he married Lucy A. Marsh. They would have six children, one of whom became Register of Deeds and Judge of Jackson County, Wisconsin. Johnson died on January 30, 1897.

Military career
During the American Civil War, Johnson was a captain with the 14th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Previously, he had served in the United States Army during the Mexican–American War under Winfield Scott.

Political career
Johnson represented the counties of Buffalo, Jackson and Trempealeau in the Assembly. He was succeeded by Orlando Brown, who represented an altered district. Additionally, Johnson was Register of Deeds and District Attorney of Jackson County. He was a Republican.