James A Johnson

James A Johnson

Male 1837 - 1874  (36 years)

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  • Name James A Johnson 
    Born 13 Oct 1837  Hillsboro, Jasper, Georgia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 1874  Laketown, Rich, Utah, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 1874  Laketown, Rich, Utah, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I22  My Family Tree | Collett-Williams, Raynor-Armstrong
    Last Modified 25 Aug 2015 

    Father Willis F. Johnson,   b. 1 May 1806, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Dec 1853, Brenham, Washington, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 47 years) 
    Mother Nancy Reddick Greer,   b. 9 Aug 1805, Hillsboro, Jasper, Georgia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Oct 1878, Fairview, Lincoln, Wyoming, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years) 
    Married Abt 1825 
    Family ID F5  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 13 Oct 1837 - Hillsboro, Jasper, Georgia, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 1874 - Laketown, Rich, Utah, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 1874 - Laketown, Rich, Utah, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    James Johnson Picture
    James Johnson Picture
    Source: Picture of photograph at Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum located at 186 South 500 West, Vernal, UT 84078.

    Documents
    1850 US Census for Willis and Nancy Johnson
    1850 US Census for Willis and Nancy Johnson
    Willis Johnson 45 North Carolina Farmer $2,500
    N R Johnson 44 Georgia
    S M Johnson 18 Georgia
    S A Johnson 15 Georgia
    M W Johnson 13 Alabama
    A S Johnson 11 Alabama
    James Johnson 9 Alabama
    H V Johnson 8 Alabama
    Nancy Johnson 7 Alabama
    L P Johnson 11 Texas
    W S Johnson 3 Texas
    J C Parker 36 Texas

    29 October 1850
    1840 US Census for Willis and Nancy Johnson
    1840 US Census for Willis and Nancy Johnson
    Family Head Name: Willis S Johnson
    Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Chambers, Alabama
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
    Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
    Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 1
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 6
    Total Slaves: 1
    Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 7
    Allday case 2332 vs Johnsons - Suit over slave named Allen of Willis Johnson
    Allday case 2332 vs Johnsons - Suit over slave named Allen of Willis Johnson
    Texas Ranger. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 37, Ed. 1, Friday, February 25, 1859

    Lancaster, J., editor. Texas Ranger. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 37, Ed. 1, Friday, February 25, 1859, Newspaper, February 25, 1859; digital images, (http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth48854/ : accessed March 11, 2013), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, http://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, Austin, Texas.
    Washington County, Texas District Court Minutes for Sarah Allday vs Thomas Irvin
    Washington County, Texas District Court Minutes for Sarah Allday vs Thomas Irvin
    8 October 1858 - 13 October 1860
    1838 Town of Wickersville census in winter of 1838
    1838 Town of Wickersville census in winter of 1838
    One of the largest of the early settlements in Chambers County, Alabama numbered nearly two thousand at the time this census. It was located on the Creek "Horse Path" where the trail crossed the Osligee.

    The Willis Johnson, William Greer and Widow Mangrum families are living near each other (see middle column, near bottom).

    William D. Greer is an older brother (born 18 June 1800) of Nancy Reddick Greer. Jane Greer (born 13 March 1787) is the older sister of Nancy Reddick Greer and had married a Thomas Mangham. Thomas's father was Solomon and he also had a brother named Solomon.

    Source: The Reason for the Tears by Bobby L. Lindsey, 1971, pgs. 250-251.

    Histories
    Journal Excerpt of Edward Stevenson
    Journal Excerpt of Edward Stevenson
    Source: http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneerdetails/1,15791,4018-1-17776,00.html
    Autobiography of Dickson Hamblin Greer Excerpt
    Autobiography of Dickson Hamblin Greer Excerpt
    Source: http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneerdetails/1,15791,4018-1-17776,00.html
    Sylvester Henry Earl Diary Excerpt
    Sylvester Henry Earl Diary Excerpt
    Source: http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneerdetails/1,15791,4018-1-17776,00.html
    William Brockerman Wright Diary Excerpt
    William Brockerman Wright Diary Excerpt
    Source: http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysources/1,16272,4019-1-69,00.html
    A History of Rich County by Robert E. Parson
    A History of Rich County by Robert E. Parson
    Johnson, Snellen M. "Cub" pgs. 104,328

    Publication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Utah State Historical Society, Rich County Commission, c1996
    Land of sky-blue water by Dr. Russell R. Rich
    Land of sky-blue water by Dr. Russell R. Rich
    Snellon Marion "Cub" Johnson pgs. 173, 175
    James Johnson pg. 186 "List of pioneers called in conference in October 1870 to help Charles C. Rich and Lorenzo Snow settle the "Northern" part of Utah."