John W. Johnson (known as J.W.) was born at Maple Valley, Wisconsin on October 4, 1878 and came with his family to Foster County in 1890. He married at Carrington in 1890 Mary Christian Nelson who was born October 9, 1885 in Wisconsin and came to Foster County with her family in 1885. Both families were of Danish origin.
John and Mary were married at Carrington, November 22, 1905 and lived on Section 27 in what was known as Johnson Township. The name was later changed to Bucephalia. Mr. Johnson served on both Township and School Boards for over 20 years.
The Johnsons were the parents of four children: Clyde, Merlin, Dorothy and June.
Mr. Johnson died in 1938 and Mrs. Johnson died in 1957. They are buried in the Kensal Cemetery.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 14B