The following is taken from the book “Prairie Trails to Hi-Ways” published in 1978 by the Bismarck-Mandan Genealogical and Historical Society.  The information was submitted by Mrs. Frank (Mary) Johnson.

My parents were John and Amanda Erickson.  I was born Nov. 2, 1900. I had 3 older brothers, Hjalmer and Richard, now deceased, and Andrew, who is still living in Bismarck, ND.

I grew up in Naughton township, completed the eighth grade in a little schoolhouse that was called #1.  When I was 23 years old, I married Frank A. Johnson, who also lived in Naughton township.  He was one of 7 boys.  His father and mother were Andrew and Albertina Johnson.  Frank was born in Naughton township on Mar. 13, 1888.  He attended school in Naughton township.  Frank and I were married in the First Baptist Church in Bismarck on Mar. 4, 1924.   2 children were born to this union, Edsel and Jeanette, both of whom are now living in Salem, OR, with their families.

We lived on a farm in Naughton township about 15 miles northeast of Bismarck until we moved to Bismarck in 1946.  We lived in Bismarck for 7 years, at which time we moved to Salem, OR, in 1953 and have made this our home since.  Frank passed away in Apr. of 1971; he was 83 at the time.

John and Amanda Erickson lived in S. 34, T. 140, R. 79.   

Andrew and Albertina Johnson lived in S. 10, T. 140, R. 79. 

Frank and Mary Johnson lived in the NW of S. 16, T. 140, R. 79. 

Mrs. Frank (Mary) Johnson

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