Ella Weldin Johnson's Campaign for School Commissioner, 1909

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Ella Weldin Johnson's Campaign for School Commissioner, 1909

Campaign Title

Ella Weldin Johnson's Campaign for School Commissioner, 1909

Candidate

Johnson, Ella Weldin

Marital Status

Political Office - Local

School Commissioner

Campaign Success

Yes

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

County
Education

City/Town

Newark

State/Territory

Region

Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

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