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Johnson, Byron Ingemar
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Johnson, Byron Ingemar
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1891-1964
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Byron Ingemar Johnson was born in Victoria, B.C. He served in World War I and later married Kate Simpson, with whom he had one son, Byron, Jr. After the war Byron and his brother John established Johnson Brothers, a successful Victoria trucking and supply business. In 1930, they amalgamated with Evans, Coleman and Gilley Brothers (later Evans, Cioleman and Johnson, then Evans, Coleman, and Evans). In 1933 Johnson entered politics and was elected Liberal MLA for Victoria. In 1937 he was defeated in the same riding, but returned in 1945, becoming B.C. Liberal Leader and Premier in 1947. Johnson served as Premier until 1952. Johnson retired from politics but returned to work at Evans, Coleman and Evan. During World War II, Johnson also worked for the Royal Canadian Air Force as a technical adviser.
