Albert Tilford Johnson
Albert Tilford Johnson | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Peoria, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | December 24, 1916 (aged 65) Peoria, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation | Banking professional |
| Known for | Work at Peoria National Bank |
Albert Tilford Johnson (November 1, 1851 – December 24, 1916) was a distinguished banking professional based in Peoria, Illinois.
Early life
Johnson, a member of one of Peoria’s pioneering families, was the sole male offspring of Swedish immigrants John Johnson (1828–1857) and Anne Matilda Anderson (1829–1905). Born in Peoria, he grew up alongside three younger sisters. His father passed away when Johnson was only five years old. By the time he reached 18, he had already begun his career as a bank clerk in Peoria.
Middle years
Renowned for his honesty and dependable connections, Johnson wed Elizabeth Breading McIlvaine, an accomplished organist, on December 29, 1881. The couple had three children: Elizabeth M. Scales (born 1883), Harry McClure Johnson (born 1886), who practiced law in Chicago, and Albert "Bert" Tilford Jr (born 1888), who pursued civil engineering in San Francisco. For more than three decades, Johnson was affiliated with Peoria National Bank—owned by his father-in-law George Hogg McIlvaine—where he fulfilled duties as correspondent and bank clerk. Additionally, he served as secretary and treasurer at Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria for over thirty years.
Later years
Due to health issues, Johnson stepped down from his position at Peoria National Bank in 1900. Seeking recovery, he moved to British Columbia in 1908, dividing his time between summers in Vernon and winters back in Peoria. During his stay in Vernon, he took on bookkeeping responsibilities at Okanagan Saddlery Co. After experiencing a stroke in 1913, he returned permanently to Peoria. In 1916, he traveled again to British Columbia but came back to Peoria later that year appearing to be in good health.
Death
On December 23, 1916, Johnson passed away at the age of 65 due to blood poisoning resulting from an infected tooth. His final resting place is Springdale Cemetery located in Peoria.