Lynda V., Try this site: http://www.pa-roots.org/data/index.php?100 This is the new site for the PA-Data Boards. You can search all of the forums of Washington CO., at one time, or , one at a time. I just ran your 3 names and found 1153 Johnston's, 3695 Johnston's, and 2030 Reed's mentioned on all the forums of Washington CO. You can narrow this down be running a search with the first names. More data is entered each day, so check back often. Millie Mowry

Sorry, but both of these families are still in the 1860 census. 1860 Washington Co. Pa Donegal has Johnston, John and wife Jane children are: Walter, Eliza, James, Ellen, and Rebecca. Mathew is also in the census with Christiana children: Margaret, Jenette, Christian, Allen and Wm ----- Original Message ----- From: "D Michael Johnson" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 2:34 AM Subject: Re: [JOHNSON] JOHNS(T)ON/REED > Here are a couple of possibles: > 1850 Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania > 147/147 > Mathew Johnston, 57, m, shoemaker, b Scotland > Christiana, 45, f, b Scotland > James, 21, m, b Penn > Margaret, 18, f, b Penn > Jenetta, 10, f, b Penn > Christiana, 8, f, b Penn > James, 6, m, b Penn > Ellen, 5, f, b Penn > William, 3, m, b Penn > > 1850 Donegal Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania > 86/86 > John S. Johnson, 45, m, farmer, b Scotland > Jane, 38, f, b Scotland > Walter, 13, m, b Scotland > Elisabeth, 11, f, b Scotland > James B., 9, m, b Scotland > Eleanor J., 6, f, b Ohio > Rebecca G., 4, f, b Ohio > John R. A. M., 2, m, b Ohio > > Cheers, Michael > Kent Island, Maryland > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Lynda V" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2006 11:21 PM > Subject: [JOHNSON] JOHNS(T)ON/REED > > >> ­ >> ­Family-lore states that Nathan Leonard REED [nee JOHNS(T)ON] born >> 1852 or 1854 had lost both of his parents by the time he was 2 (two) >> years old; he was born in Independence, Washington, PA. In the 1860 >> Census, he was living w/ John & Hannah (McWiiliams) REED, who were >> supposed to be relatives -- living in Buffalo Twp. In 1870, Nathan was >> living with Alexander & Sarah (REED) FLACK; Sarah was John & Hannah >> REED's daughter. Both census list Nathan's surname as JOHNS(T)ON and that >> his parent were from Scotland. >> >> The Problem: I have no idea on first names of parents and I have >> not been able to locate any JOHNS(T)ON's death or cemetery information >> that would fit appropriate ages of deceased parents in the Cross Creek or >> Buffalo areas. Their deaths, I assume would be between 1852 and 1860. >> I guess I am asking for HELP with ideas on where/how to research >> this, or, if by some miracle, one of you has info on these people please >> get in touch!!! >> >> TIA, >> Lynda V > > > > ==== JOHNSON Mailing List ==== > This group is sponsored by Rootsweb.com. It is owned and moderated by > Linda Beckett ([email protected]) > > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors > at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: > http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 >

Here are a couple of possibles: 1850 Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania 147/147 Mathew Johnston, 57, m, shoemaker, b Scotland Christiana, 45, f, b Scotland James, 21, m, b Penn Margaret, 18, f, b Penn Jenetta, 10, f, b Penn Christiana, 8, f, b Penn James, 6, m, b Penn Ellen, 5, f, b Penn William, 3, m, b Penn 1850 Donegal Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania 86/86 John S. Johnson, 45, m, farmer, b Scotland Jane, 38, f, b Scotland Walter, 13, m, b Scotland Elisabeth, 11, f, b Scotland James B., 9, m, b Scotland Eleanor J., 6, f, b Ohio Rebecca G., 4, f, b Ohio John R. A. M., 2, m, b Ohio Cheers, Michael Kent Island, Maryland ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lynda V" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2006 11:21 PM Subject: [JOHNSON] JOHNS(T)ON/REED > ­ > ­Family-lore states that Nathan Leonard REED [nee JOHNS(T)ON] born > 1852 or 1854 had lost both of his parents by the time he was 2 (two) years > old; he was born in Independence, Washington, PA. In the 1860 Census, he > was living w/ John & Hannah (McWiiliams) REED, who were supposed to be > relatives -- living in Buffalo Twp. In 1870, Nathan was living with > Alexander & Sarah (REED) FLACK; Sarah was John & Hannah REED's daughter. > Both census list Nathan's surname as JOHNS(T)ON and that his parent were > from Scotland. > > The Problem: I have no idea on first names of parents and I have > not been able to locate any JOHNS(T)ON's death or cemetery information > that would fit appropriate ages of deceased parents in the Cross Creek or > Buffalo areas. Their deaths, I assume would be between 1852 and 1860. > I guess I am asking for HELP with ideas on where/how to research > this, or, if by some miracle, one of you has info on these people please > get in touch!!! > > TIA, > Lynda V

­ ­Family-lore states that Nathan Leonard REED [nee JOHNS(T)ON] born 1852 or 1854 had lost both of his parents by the time he was 2 (two) years old; he was born in Independence, Washington, PA. In the 1860 Census, he was living w/ John & Hannah (McWiiliams) REED, who were supposed to be relatives -- living in Buffalo Twp. In 1870, Nathan was living with Alexander & Sarah (REED) FLACK; Sarah was John & Hannah REED's daughter. Both census list Nathan's surname as JOHNS(T)ON and that his parent were from Scotland. The Problem: I have no idea on first names of parents and I have not been able to locate any JOHNS(T)ON's death or cemetery information that would fit appropriate ages of deceased parents in the Cross Creek or Buffalo areas. Their deaths, I assume would be between 1852 and 1860. I guess I am asking for HELP with ideas on where/how to research this, or, if by some miracle, one of you has info on these people please get in touch!!! TIA, Lynda V ­­ ­

I sewed all my life and had my own collection of buttons. When my mother died, I kept her buttons and then, when my aunt died, I found she'd kept my grandmother's AND my grt grandmother's collection of buttons. What treasures! Since I have only one child to pass this on to and wanted to combine them somehow without actually mixing them, I took a large canning jar and filled it with buttons in layers, a note between each layer. I barely had room for all of them. The jar was one from my grt grandfather's canning jar company so that added even more meaning. We bought a screw-on lamp kit and now it sets on my mother's old treadle sewing machine which we use as a phone table.

Years ago a lady came to me with a quilt that had been her grandmothers and had been passed on to her mother. It was really old and worn. Everyone in the family wanted it and it was ragged on one corner. She knew I made bears and bunnies from old quilts and chenille bedspreads. I only used worn ones. I never wanted to cut up a good quilt or bedspread. She wanted a bear made for each of her mother's grandchildren. I was able to get 6 small bears out of the quilt. I called her and asked how many sisters she had. There were 4 daughters. I asked if she had any of her mother's old buttons. She brought me a tin of buttons. I took the scraps and cut squares about one foot by one foot. I mounted the scrap on a board, put in clock works, and used the buttons as the numbers for the dial. Larger buttons were placed at 12, 3, 6, and 9. Then I framed it in old barn wood. On the back of the frame I put the name of the grandmother, the mother, and the name of the daughter that would receive a part of the quilt. The family was very happy to have a part of the quilt, and the clocks were a great hit. They got a part of the quilt and the old buttons as well. The children got a part of the quilt in the form of a bear and the old buttons were used as eyes. Everytime they hugged the bear it was like hugging their grandmother. Everytime the daughters looked at the lock they could remember their mother and grandmother. Frances -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.0.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.0/249 - Release Date: 2/2/2006

"Just a story for your scrapbook" brought tears . I have my mother's and grandmother's Button Tin. Thanks for sharing Jo Anne From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: [JOHNSON] Just a story for your scrapbook to read in a quiet moment Date: Saturday, February 04, 2006 7:26 AM . Respectfully Keith W Brown Indianapolis IN http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/b/r/o/Keith-W-Brown ==== JOHNSON Mailing List ==== ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx Respectfully Keith W Brown Indianapolis IN

I`m looking for anyone researching Johnsons in Houston Co Ga. I have quite a bit of information on John Johnson and his children etc. but have hit a solid brick wall trying to find his parents, I`m sure I have found John on the 1820 Lexington co SC cencus where he is near his father in law. Is there anyone researching Johnsons in this time frame in this area? Thank you Sandra

I, too, have my Mother's button tin, which includes some of her Mother's, and now has some of mine, and my childrens from when they were young. I, too, had tears, but also smiles for all the wonderful memories that it brings. But I have gone one step further, as each one of my chidren got married, I made a special "button jar" with a mixture of all the buttons and a note telling them where some of them had come from and whose they were - and that this was there button jar to start and add to and to pass on to their children. Even tho they don't sew as we did, they still will have special dresses, shirts, etc., that will loose a button or two and they can add it to their button jar to pass on...........not as good as a completed genealogy work, but oooooo so much more heart warming........ Pam

I'm going to share a story that a auctioneer presented on his web site. The following story in some way represents a version of what we as genealogy travelers do also. The original author is listed at the bottom, and if somebody asks why you do this "genealogy stuff" just show then " The Button Tin" When you first go into a new business, auction business as well, everyone has lots of advice, but one bit of advice given, has always stayed with me. A gentleman, who was a dealer of antiques said to me, “take seriously what you sell, because as an auctioneer you have people’s lifetime work in your hands, most of all their “memories.” I didn’t understand at the time what he meant, until my role of selling personal property began to develop. May I share, with you, my story? “The Button Tin” I was very nervous, so I moistened my lips and said a prayer while standing at the weathered door waiting to meet the person who had called me. I had on my “auction jacket” and briefcase under my arm. I’ d driven past the house twice to be sure it was the right one because the numbers were no longer visible from the street. A little lady came to the door, and invited me in, I smiled, introduced my self and handed her my business card. Her eyes were weak and she couldn’t see to read it, but she looked up at the emblem on my coat and knew for sure who I was. I shook her hand and thanked her for inviting me into her home. I tried to put her at ease by letting my eyes fall upon a treasure she could tell me about. It wasn’t long until we were chatting like old friends. She was telling of her need to sell all her belongings. She couldn’t keep up the house any more and the “home” she was going to is all furnished. All she needs is her clothes. Her children are so busy and live several states away and can’t come to help her. When they were home last time, they had taken what they had wanted. Now she was left with the contents of this big house and must do something! Her cousin, who is also her dearest friend, suggested an auction. Sister Pearl had used an auction company and had been very pleased. Sister Pearl had said these folks have a facility and would come and wrap and move your things. You wouldn’t have to worry about all this. The house her husband had built for them was already sold. A nephew, who had decided to work here in the hometown, had bought it, but wasn’t interested in any of the furnishings. His bride had studied interior decorating and had great plans for this old house. As I began to explain how our auction company would help her at her time of need, I could see the worry lines in her face turn into a smile. We set a date to sell her life’s work to neighbors and friends who could enjoy her treasures. I began to make a list. As she picked up each item, stories of those who had given them to her began to unfold. Each item was replaced very carefully with love to its original spot. As we moved from room to room each piece of furniture was touched, and her little hand smoothed over it the way she had cared for it all those may years. She thought one of her children would want the bedroom suite. Then she sighed, it is only a full-size and they would want a king-size. “It’s funny,” she said, “we all slept together real snug, when they were growing up. Times have changed!” The kitchen was filled with lovely old dishes; many casserole dishes were still wearing the masking tape on the bottom marking he name for the many church suppers. Old cookbooks filled with recipes that the “fast-food” world will never know. Inside the books held the memories of the community. There were the clippings of all the local and family deaths. There were clippings of when the neighbor boy went to serve his country, and when he came home and she remembered those who didn’ t. Clippings of every wedding and school award for her children, nieces, and nephews were in between the worn pages. Yes, this cookbook has more than wonderful recipes for it held “memories.” In the spare room, there was an old quilt box. With fabric worn and tattered that once matched the drapes in the bedroom she had shared with her bridegroom of 68 years. We raised the big lid from the box as she told of her father making this for her “hope chest” when she was just a girl. It was filled with hand-stitched quilts, for she never threw anything away, she had made one using her little son’s overalls, patches on knees and all. Another quilt showed her daughter’s dresses with pockets still on the little skirts just like in the days when they dressed up for church. She told of selling her eggs and buying the “fanciest” feed sacks the mercantile store sold to make clothes and the scraps went into quilts. “Times were hard but we were always warm,” she said. The ladies at church would get together and quilt and exchange news of the week. For each home they would embroider their names for a ‘friendship quilt.’ “It was a wonderful time,” she reflected. “ Times have changed, but I have my memories.” We talked on and she told how she had visited many of her friends at the “Rest Home” last week. It was new and been built at the edge of town where the Mayor’s big cornfield used to be. As we talked she opened the old hump back trunk and began to take out the crochet items, showing me which ones she had made and the ones her mama had. “I don’ t have room for these in my new home,” she said. Then she turned her head and with blurred eyes she asked, “Will anyone want these old hand made things I have?” I assured her that young ladies would buy them and enjoy them very much. In the corner of the room sat an old treadle sewing machine that had stitched from patching overalls to the elegant wedding dresses of her daughters. She remembered how she would hum her favorite hymn as she peddled away. “Sweet memories,” she sighed. On the top shelf in the closet I could barely see what looked like an old tin. I found me a stool, then reached up and pulled down an old fruitcake tin. Slowly I opened it. Inside were buttons of every color and shape. I handed the tin to the little lady. Her hands trembled, while tears filled her eyes. She said, “I haven’t seen these for a long time. On rainy days my children used to make necklaces from these.” Then she began to hold button by button in her wrinkled hand and tell where it came from. “Oh the memories. This white one with a scrap of red flannel was from Grandpa’s Union suit. It was itchy, but warm,” she laughed. “This satin button came from my wedding dress. Here is the baby button off my first-born’s infant dress. Typhoid fever was bad one year. The angels came and took her when she was only 2 years old.” She paused as a tear trickled down her cheek. Then with a childlike grin on her face and a gleam in her eye she said, “This glass button came off my aunt’s dress, she sang in the choir at church. She was blessed with a strong voice and a large bosom and every time she hit the high notes her buttons would pop wide open. Us kids would giggle every time and Poppa, grinning under his breath, would pretend to scold us.” She went through each button, lost in each memory. Then she closed the old tin and quietly handed it to me. “Here,” she said. “ Sell my buttons to the highest bidder. I will always have the memories in my heart. I can say good-bye to all my earthly possessions. I have enjoyed them. Now let someone else make their memories.” I gathered my papers, gave my client a big hug and said I would take care of all the arrangements of moving and selling her “memories.” As I got in my truck to leave, I looked back at the old house with the ivy growing on the side, with the old apple tree in bloom, I could see in my mind’s eye children playing, little boys in overalls and girls in dresses with pockets bulging with cookies made from those old recipes. Yes, today I had made my own “memories.” I drove away feeling enriched, thanking God for the wonderful profession he allowed me to be in, and I vowed to always take seriously and to respect my seller’s “memories.” Written by Claueda Barks Barks Auction Service Jackson, MO. A wonderful "friend" invited me to work as a ring man at his auction house, unlike some ring men I always wondered about the stories some of the antiques I held up could tell. Hope you enjoyed the story. Respectfully Keith W Brown Indianapolis IN http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/b/r/o/Keith-W-Brown

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Subject: [JOHNSON] Rachel Ann Johnson b 11 Feb 1842 Americus, GA Seeking information on Rachel Ann JOHNSON, b 11 Feb 1842 in Americus, GA and was married to Benjamin Franklin MASON. They lived in Monroe Co., AL in 1860 They both are burried in Escambia Co., Fla along side their son Matthew Simpson MASON I have heard that she had a brother Joseph JOHNSON, who was a preacher. And a sister named Susan JOHNSON. Does anyone know who her parents are. Or any information on her Susan Raines Story

Anybody have Aquilla Johnson/mary Scarborough, Bledsoe, co. Tn. He's my third great gfather. Thanks for any help given. Kenn Roberts

ONE of my 3rd Cousins<Houston Walker Johnsdon> Born 1893 in Amherst County Va, was Married to Evie Roach in Lynchburg Va, Where did your Johnsons Come From/ I have Records od Mine Starting in Middlesex County Va in 1674 Intermarried with the Pace Family. THEY got scarted all over. A T & Leona

I am searching for my family of JOHN ROACH JOHNAON m. JENNIE JOHNSON, 18 Sep 1876, Vermilion Co. Il. They had 4 children: JOSEPH SIMPSON,b.1878, MINNIE E., b.1879, CLARA, b.1883 and BIRDIE (died at birth 1885 w/mother). Any info will be helpful as I don't have much. My line is from JOSEPH, and MINNIE died before marrying. There my be someone descended from CLARA who would have info for me. Marcia Johnson Goranson [email protected] --------------------------------- Yahoo! Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever.

Hello, Does anyone recognize the above people? They were married in Chicago. Nils was the brother of Hilda Johnson, who married Adolf F. Bergbom. Somehow Mari Elise's bible has traveled along with the Bergbom family, and we would love for a closer relative to have this little treasure. I am happy to give more details if necessary. Thank you. Janice Bergbom

Dear List, I have located these two men on the 1880 census. I am trying to determine if they are sons of one William Johnson, who shows on the 1850 Jackson Co. AL census and the 1860 Hopkins Co. TX census. They are: A. Johnson, age 28 b. AL in 1880 Kelly, Ripley Co. MO census: wife is just listed as "P" Johnson. (W. O. Johnson, father, age 57 shows in the household) Reuben J. Johnson, age 31 b. AL in 1880 Clay Co. AR census: wife is listed as Sarah E. Belive this line may connect to my JOHNSON family. Can anybody out there identify these families? Thank you, Judy in TX

Searching for ancestors of George Washington Johnson / Johnston born 1826 SC. appears in the 1850 Laurens Co. SC census, 1860 Monroe Co. MS census, 1870 Randolph Co. AR census. Wife: Sarah Jane (unknown) Children: Henry, Abner, Ann, Seburn, George, Benjamin, Elsa, Martha, Ausia, Sarah, Othella and Adaletta. Possible parents in Laurens Co. SC are father: Abner Johns(t)on died 1826/7, mother: Rebecca born 1786, children: Jabez, Jeremiah, Joseph, Benjamin, Turnely, Mahala, Elizabeth, George Washington. A Will exists in Laurens Co. SC 1826/7. No evidence that this is the correct parents for George Washington born 1826 SC. Any lead would be greatly appreciated, Gava Graham

Here is the second of the messages from Linda Griffin to be forwaeded to the list. Yes it is. Yes I have more information for you Coleen..that's why I'm doing this to try and help others. A little bit at a time ok? I know you would like it all now but my fingers hurt and are tired. I put Joel's information out there but not Daniel's yet. Here is Daniel born ABT. 1815 in NC. He married Margaret Unknown. She was born in 1812 in TN. Children: James H. Johnson B:Nov. 25,1841, in Bradley Co. TN d:Jan 7, 1910 in Bradley Co., TN John Y. Johnson, B: Oct. 17, 1843, Bradley Co. TN; d: March 25, 1888 in Bradley Co. TN Joel Erie Johnson, B:June 1847, in Bradley Co. TN; d:1915, in McMinn Co. TN--this is my generation # 2 of 6. Hugh Johnson B:1848, 1852 Bradley Co. TN Daniel Johnson, B: 1852 Bradley Co., TN Will add more later: Cheers to all... and I hope I have helped some people. lgtootsiepop

This is one of several that have been forwarded to me to post on the Johnson list in hopes that it will help someone with their research. This was sent by Linda Griffin [email protected] Yes it is. Yes I have more information for you Coleen..that's why I'm doing this to try and help others. A little bit at a time ok? I know you would like it all now but my fingers hurt and are tired. I put Joel's information out there but not Daniel's yet. Here is Daniel born ABT. 1815 in NC. He married Margaret Unknown. She was born in 1812 in TN. Children: James H. Johnson B:Nov. 25,1841, in Bradley Co. TN d:Jan 7, 1910 in Bradley Co., TN John Y. Johnson, B: Oct. 17, 1843, Bradley Co. TN; d: March 25, 1888 in Bradley Co. TN Joel Erie Johnson, B:June 1847, in Bradley Co. TN; d:1915, in McMinn Co. TN--this is my generation # 2 of 6. Hugh Johnson B:1848, 1852 Bradley Co. TN Daniel Johnson, B: 1852 Bradley Co., TN Will add more later: Cheers to all... and I hope I have helped some people. lgtootsiepop