Ed A. Johnson was born November 6 1888, at Enderlin. He grew up in Enderlin and Oakes. He came to Carrington in 1919 to open a laundry, which he continued to operate until 1944. On November 12, 1910, he married Mary Smith of Kensal, who was born in Wisconsin on September 18, 1890.
The couple had six children: none of which lived past child hood.
The Johnsons were active in the Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges.
Mr. Johnson served as city assessor, fire chief and president of the State Firemen's Association.
Mrs. Johnson died on May 8, 1956; Mr. Johnson in 1964. They are buried in the Carrington Cemetery.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 29B