William B. Johnson, C.S.D.

Oil on canvas portrait by John Young Hunter
Original Longyear Collection, Longyear Museum, AW0220

WILLIAM B. JOHNSON, C.S.D.
Around 1882, William B. Johnson was healed through Christian Science treatment of disabilities resulting from injuries sustained during the U. S. Civil War. Two years later he had Christian Science class instruction with Mary Baker Eddy, and joined her early church. In 1887 he was elected Clerk of the church, becoming a member of its Board of Directors in 1889. Mr. Johnson proved himself a trusted worker, and when the new church organization was completed in 1892, he was appointed Clerk and a member of the Board of Directors, positions he held until 1909. He was also a member of the first Bible Lesson Committee in 1890, the Finance Committee, the committee formed to compile a Christian Science Hymnal, and provided active support during the building of the Original Edifice of The Mother Church.

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