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Sveinbjorn Johnson

Birth	:	10 Jul 1883 Iceland
Death	:	19 Mar 1946 Cook County, Illinois, USA
Burial	:	Holy Guardian Angels Parish Cemetery Old, L'Ardoise, Richmond County, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.6089940, -60.7709520
Description	:	North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Sveinbjorn Johnson was born in Iceland on July 10, 1883, and came to Dakota Territory with his parents in 1887. After receiving his early education in this state's public schools, he attended the University of North Dakota where he received a bachelor of arts degree in 1906, a master of arts degree in 1907 and a law degree in 1908. He then undertook some special studies at the University of Wisconsin. In 1911 he opened a law office in Cavalier and in 1913 moved to Grand Forks. In addition to his practice, he lectured in... Read More	North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Sveinbjorn Johnson was born in Iceland on July 10, 1883, and came to Dakota Territory with his parents in 1887. After receiving his early education in this state's public schools, he attended the University of North Dakota where he received a bachelor of arts degree in 1906, a master of arts degree in 1907 and a law degree in 1908. He then undertook some special studies at the University of Wisconsin. In 1911 he opened a law office in Cavalier and in 1913 moved to Grand Forks. In addition to his practice, he lectured in Political Science and Law at the University of North Dakota. Johnson was elected Attorney General in the 1921 election which was brought about by the recall of William Lemke. In 1922 he defeated Justice Robinson for a position on the Supreme Court and assumed office at age 39. After serving the Court for three years and eleven months, he resigned December 1, 1926, to become legal counsel and Professor of Law at the University of Illinois. He continued in those capacities until resigning on September 1, 1944. He was defeated in the 1944 election for the position of Illinois Attorney General. On January 1, 1945, he opened a law office in Chicago and remained in practice until his death at age 62 on March 16, 1946. In addition to his other accomplishments, Justice Johnson authored several books on law and history and received honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from the University of Iceland in 1930 and the University of North Dakota in 1937.

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Where is Sveinbjorn Johnson's memorial?
Sveinbjorn Johnson's memorial is located at: Holy Guardian Angels Parish Cemetery Old, L'Ardoise, Richmond County, Canada.
When did Sveinbjorn Johnson death?
Sveinbjorn Johnson death on 19 Mar 1946 in Cook County, Illinois, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Sveinbjorn Johnson's memorial?
Latitude: 45.6089940
Longitude: -60.7709520

Family Members:

Parent

John Johnson

(1862 - 1936)

Gudbjorg Gudmundsdottir Johnson

(1866 - 1941)

Spouse

Esther Henrietta Slette Johnson

(1894 - 1964)

Siblings

Stephen Petur Johnson

(1887 - 1912)

Fred Gudmunder Johnson

(1888 - 1977)

John Helgi Johnson

(1891 - 1960)

Sigrun Johnson Sigurdson

(1897 - 1987)

Clara Johnson

(1899 - 1934)

Lillian May Johnson Funk

(1902 - 1988)

Magnus B Johnson

(1904 - 1982)

Percival Johnson

(1907 - 1983)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Holy Guardian Angels Parish Cemetery Old
L'Ardoise, Richmond County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6089940, -60.7709520

2. Holy Guardian Angels Cemetery
L'Ardoise, Richmond County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6148550, -60.7724010

3. Highland Cemetery
Lower L'Ardoise, Richmond County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6125000, -60.7139400

4. Immaculate Conception Cemetery Old
Barra Head, Richmond County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6782200, -60.7827900

5. Immaculate Conception Cemetery
Barra Head, Richmond County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6785000, -60.7843400

6. Lewis Cove Cemetery
Lewis Cove Road, Richmond County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6653900, -60.7057200

7. Grand River Presbyterian Cemetery
Grand River, Richmond County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6466880, -60.6605390

8. Lakeview Cemetery
St. Peter's, Richmond County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6594750, -60.8822930

9. Saint Peter's Parish Cemetery
St. Peter's, Richmond County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6571090, -60.8845970

10. Lakeview Cemetery
Fergusons Lake, Richmond County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6490000, -60.6139800

11. River Bourgeois Parish Cemetery
River Bourgeois, Richmond County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6301510, -60.9442010

12. Saint Hyacinth's Cemetery
D'Escousse, Richmond County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5873200, -60.9662900

13. Oban Cemetery
Oban, Richmond County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7144900, -60.9393400

14. Star of the Sea Cemetery
Petit-de-Grat, Richmond County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5137900, -60.9629100

15. Saint Joseph Parish Cemetery Old
Petit-de-Grat, Richmond County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5079880, -60.9646490

16. St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery
Arichat, Richmond County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5126217, -61.0188333

17. Louisdale Parish Cemetery Old
Louisdale, Richmond County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6031790, -61.0591420

18. Saint Louis Cemetery
Louisdale, Richmond County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6027110, -61.0604900

19. Loch Lomond Pioneer Cemetery
Loch Lomond, Richmond County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7565798, -60.5714963

20. MacLeod Pioneer Cemetery
The Points West Bay, Richmond County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7603300, -60.9675200

21. Our Lady of Assumption Cemetery
Arichat, Richmond County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5097300, -61.0319140

22. MacLean Cemetery
Grande Anse, Richmond County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6250000, -61.0686110

23. MacKay Cemetery
St. Georges Channel, Richmond County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7266581, -61.0261396

24. Church of the Immaculate Conception
West Arichat, Richmond County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5180560, -61.0816670