Fred Johnson, a renowned decorator and painter in Moorhead, operates the largest enterprise in the region. A proactive businessman, he actively contributes to initiatives for the betterment of his hometown. With exceptional skills and artistry, he is highly regarded as the city’s most talented painter. Fred is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and has two children with his wife, Mary Manstrom.
Fred Johnson is a well-known decorator and painter in Moorhead, who operates the largest enterprise in this field in the Northwest. He is a dynamic and proactive businessman, always ready to contribute to any initiatives aimed at improving his hometown and county. He is widely regarded as the most skilled and artistic painter and decorator in the city.
Mr. Johnson was born on March 6, 1855, in Denmark. He received his education in the public schools there. In 1872, he immigrated to the United States and spent some time as a student at St. Peter College in Northfield, Minnesota. Prior to that, he worked for several months for the Western Wisconsin Railroad in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. In 1874, he relocated to St. Paul, Minnesota, where he learned the painter’s trade. He worked in that profession until 1879 when he moved to North Dakota. In Fargo, he continued his painting business until 1881. Subsequently, he settled in Moorhead, Minnesota, establishing the largest establishment in his field in the city. He conducted business on a large scale in both Fargo and Moorhead, making him a highly progressive and influential citizen.
Mr. Johnson is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He joined the Northern Light Lodge in Fargo in 1881 and is currently a member of the Advance Lodge No. 69 in Moorhead. In 1882, he married Miss Mary Manstrom from Fargo. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have two children: Henry Walter and Minnie Elizabeth.
Source
C.F. Cooper & Company, History of the Red River Valley, Past And Present: Including an Account of the Counties, Cities, Towns And Villages of the Valley From the Time of Their First Settlement And Formation, volumes 1-2; Grand Forks: Herald printing company, 1909.