Shaver, F. A., Arthur P. Rose, R. F. Steele, and A. E. Adams, compilers. "An Illustrated History of Central Oregon." ("Embracing Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, Wheeler, Crook, Lake, & Klamath Counties") Spokane, WA: Western Historical Publishing Co., 1905. p. 769. W. J. JOHNSON is one of Crook county's substantial farmers. He has the distinction of being one of the earliest pioneers of central Oregon and his name is rightly embraced in any line of this worthy class of people. His father's farm is located on Mill creek, about eleven miles above Prineville and W. J. has made it his home for many rears, and is now operating the entire estate. W. J. Johnson was born in Mercer county, Missouri, on February 3, 1851, the son of Ewen Johnson, a native of Kentucky. A detailed sketch of Ewen Johnson's life is found in this work elsewhere, therefore we need not repeat it here. Our subject came with his parents across the plains in 1865 and soon thereafter they located in central Oregon where he was reared and educated. His brother, James, was the first white child born in Crook county and the Johnson family is well known among the pioneers here. Our subject assisted materially to build up the country, has labored here steadily, has held various offices and is one of the substantial men of the county. He was the first deputy sheriff of Harney county. He is a member of the A. F. & A. M. and has been for twenty years, and for the last twelve years has been affiliated with the I. O. O. F. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in August 2011 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.