Albert Tilford Johnson

Albert Tilford Johnson (November 1, 1851 – December 24, 1916) was a successful banker in Peoria, Illinois.

Early life

Descended from one of Peoria's oldest pioneer families, Johnson was the first of four children but the only son of the Swedish immigrants John Johnson (1828–1857) and Anne Matilda Anderson (1829–1905). He was born in Peoria, IL and he had three younger sisters; Almire "Myra" Johnson (1853–1883), Emma Rebecca Johnson (1855–1904) and Sophie Christine Johnson (1857–1954). His father died when he was only 5 years old. By the time he was 18 years old he was already working as a bank clerk in Peoria, Illinois.

Middle years

Johnson was known to be a gentleman of the highest character whose friendships were many and sincere. In June 1916 he returned to British Columbia and returned to Peoria in November in apparent good health.

Death

Johnson died on December 23, 1916, of blood poisoning resulting from a defective tooth at the age of 65. He is buried in the Springdale Cemetery in Peoria.