During the administration of President Rutherford B. Hayes ( 1877 -- 1881 ) , he was named registrar of the land office , a position he held for five years .
Johnson was elected Los Angeles County clerk .
During the administration of President Rutherford B. Hayes ( 1877 -- 1881 ) , Johnson was named registrar of the land office , a position Johnson held for five years .
Johnson was elected Los Angeles County clerk .