I had the Johnson List address under a personal friend's address...I finally figured out why I keep sending personal things to the list. I have deleted it, which should resolve the problem. Please, and one last time, forgive the mix up. Christen -- Please Visit My Master Genealogical Site http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~rosamili and follow the link there to GG's Genealogical Graphics Free Graphic Sets for the Genealogist Note If there is an +AH4- in the url take it out and replace it with a tilde , the key to the left of the number one along the top of the keyboard. CAPITALIZE it. :)

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------575B3BCAB99E5F85F8DB5326 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit -- Please Visit My Master Genealogical Site http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~rosamili and follow the link there to GG's Genealogical Graphics Free Graphic Sets for the Genealogist Note If there is an +AH4- in the url take it out and replace it with a tilde , the key to the left of the number one along the top of the keyboard. CAPITALIZE it. :) --------------575B3BCAB99E5F85F8DB5326 Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline Received: from neonova.net (bluebox.neonova.net [137.118.128.202]) by emu.prod.itd.earthlink.net (8.9.3-EL_1_3/8.9.3) with SMTP id GAA23715 for <rosamilia@earthlink.net>; Thu, 14 Dec 2000 06:58:06 -0800 (PST) Received: from [208.248.133.226] (HELO Sargent.Sargent) by neonova.net (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 3.1) with SMTP id 47295690; Thu, 14 Dec 2000 09:57:16 -0500 Message-ID: <3A38DF6D.2B22@santel.net> Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2000 08:55:41 -0600 From: Dorothy Sargent <grvdggr@santel.net> Reply-To: grvdggr@santel.net X-Mailer: Mozilla 3.01C-KIT (Win95; U) MIME-Version: 1.0 To: grvdggr@santel.net Subject: Christmas Love Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit CHRISTMAS LOVE Each December, I vowed to make Christmas a calm and peaceful experience. I had cut back on nonessential obligations -- extensive card writing, endless baking, decorating, and even overspending. Yet still, I found myself exhausted, unable to appreciate the precious family moments, and of course, the true meaning of Christmas. My son, Nicholas, was in kindergarten that year. It was an exciting season for a six year old. For weeks, he'd been memorizing songs for his school's "Winter Pageant." I didn't have the heart to tell him I'd be working the night of the production. Unwilling to miss his shining moment, I spoke with his teacher. She assured me there'd be a dress rehearsal the morning of the presentation. All parents unable to attend that evening were welcome to come then. Fortunately, Nicholas seemed happy with the compromise. So, the morning of the dress rehearsal, I filed in 10 minutes early, found a spot on the cafeteria floor and sat down. Around the room, I saw several other parents quietly scampering to their seats. As I waited, the students were led into the room. Each class, accompanied by their teacher, sat cross-legged on the floor. Then, each group, one by one, rose to perform their song. Because the public school system had long stopped referring to the holiday as "Christmas", I didn't expect anything other than fun, commercial entertainment -- songs of reindeer, Santa Claus, snowflakes and good cheer. So, when my son's class rose to sing, "Christmas Love", I was slightly taken aback by its bold title. Nicholas was aglow, as were all of his classmates, adorned in fuzzy mittens, red sweaters, and bright snowcaps upon their heads. Those in the front row -- center stage -- held up large letters, one by one, to spell out the title of the song. As the class would sing "C is for Christmas", a child would hold up the letter C. Then, "H is for Happy", and on and on, until each child holding up his portion had presented the complete message, "Christmas Love". The performance was going smoothly, until suddenly, we noticed her -- a small, quiet, girl in the front row holding the letter "M" upside down -- totally unaware her letter "M" appeared as a "W". The audience of 1st through 6th graders snickered at this little one's mistake. But she had no idea they were laughing at her, so she stood tall, proudly holding her "W". Although many teachers tried to shush the children, the laughter continued until the last letter was raised, and we all saw it together. A hush came over the audience and eyes began to widen. In that instant, we understood -- the reason we were there, why we celebrated the holiday in the first place, why even in the chaos, there was a purpose for our festivities. For when the last letter was held high, the message read loud and clear: CHRIST WAS LOVE. And, I believe, He still is. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks, Hip, for sending me this. I am sharing it with everybody I can. Happy Holidays to all of you! --------------575B3BCAB99E5F85F8DB5326--

At 22:17 -0500 12/13/00, Bettylou Kranz wrote: > >THE MEANING OF GRAVESTONE ENGRAVINGS > >Willows..........................Earthly sorrow Willows are also a symbol of resurrection, as the first plants to bud out in the spring. Ed Margerum

passed on from a "cousin" Have any of you, like me, ever wondered why our ancestors chose which engraving to place on gravemarkers, or even if they meant anything? Well I came across this and found it interesting, so I thought I might share it with you all:- BJ THE MEANING OF GRAVESTONE ENGRAVINGS Anchor/Ships.................Hope or a Mariner Arches...........................Victory in Death Arrows...........................Mortality Bird................................Eternal Life Bird flying.......................Resurrection Book open.....................Teacher Bible open.....................Minister Bouquets flowers..........Condolences, grief, sorrow Broken column...............Loss of Head of family Bugles...........................Resurrection,or Military Butterfly........................Short lived, Early death Candle being snuffed.............Time, Mortality Cherub..........................Angelic Corn..............................Ripe old age Cross............................Emblem of faith Crossed swords...................High ranking military person Darts or Coffin..................Father time Dove.............................Innocence, Gentleness, Affection, Purity Flying birds ....................Flight of the soul Fruit............................Eternal plent Garlands.........................Victory in death Hands shaking....................Farewell Harp.............................Praise to the Maker Hearts...........................Soul in bliss or love of Christ Horns............................The Resurrection Hourglass........................Swiftness of time Hand of God Chopping.............Sudden Death Hourglass with wings.............Time flying, short life Imps.............................Mortality Ivy..............................Friendship and Immortality Lamb.............................Innocence Laurel...........................Fame or Victory Lily or lily of Valley...........Emblem of Innocence and purity Morning glory....................Beginning of life Oak leaves & acorn...............Maturity, and ripe old age Palm branches....................Signifies Victory and rejoicing Picks & Shovels..................Mortality Poppy............................Sleep Portals..........................Passageway to eternal life Rings broken.....................family circle severed Rose bud.........................Morning of life, renewal of life Rose fully opened................Prime of life Roses............................Brevity of earthly life Shells...........................Pilgrimage of life Stars & stripes on eagle.........Eternal vigilance liberty Thistles.........................Rememberance Tombs............................Mortality Torch Inverted...................Life extinct Tree Stump with ivy..............Head of family Immortality Trees............................Life Trumpeters.......................Heralds of the resurrection Urn with Blaze...................Undying friendship Urn with wreath/crepe............Mourning Weeping willow...................Emblem of sorrow Wheat sheaf......................Ripe for harvest, divine harvest, time Willows..........................Earthly sorrow Winged Effigies..................Flight of the soul

more tidbits BJ http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~blkyn/Crime.Punish/1887.Crime.html Brooklyn Daily Standard Union Crime & Punishment 1887 July 15, 1887 Friday ARRAIGNMENTS AND SENTENCES Joseph BROWNELL and Joseph JOHNSON, who assaulted Officer WALKER, were sent to the Penitentiary for one year each, and BROWNELL was fined $250. Judge MOORE said it was time to teach ruffians that they had no right to assault policemen who were doing their duty. 10th Federal Court Arrests. Edward JOHNSON, a lawyer, residing at No. 42 Columbia street, was arraigned in the Gates avenue police court this morning on a charge of petty larceny preferred by Mrs. Mary SYNOTT, of 89 Spencer street. The complaint alleges that she gave JOHNSON a power of attorney to collect a bill of $70 against Mary HOGAN. JOHNSON was to receive $15 for collecting the bill. Instead of turning over the amount agreed upon she claims he returned $35. He pleaded guilty and was paroled pending trial. 26th An Orphan's Complaint. She Charges Her Mistress and a Boarder With Cruel Treatment. Pearsalls, L.I. Aug 26 - Some excitement prevails her over the charges made against Mrs. M.A. JOHNSON, who keeps a boarding house, and one of her boarders, George W. MORRIS, who are alleged to have grossly illtreated Lizzie PEARCE, a young orphan. the complaint is made by some of the neighbors, who say they have heard the girl's cries when being punished. Lizzie says in her affidavit that Mr. MORRIS tied her to a chair because she would not answer him when he spoke to her and that Mrs. JOHNSON has habitually whipped her on the slightest provocation. The matter will be ventilated in court to-morrow before Justice SMITH. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~blkyn/Crime.Punish/1896.NYTimes.htm l New York Times Brooklyn- -E.A. JOHNSON, the colored janitor of the Chapin Collegiate School, at 721 Madison Avenue, was found dead in bed in his room in the basement of the school building yesterday morning. Dr. Henry B. CHAPIN, Principal of the school, said Johnson had been suffering from heart disease. 1865 Census Death At the end of the 1865 State Census Covering Wards 14-16 Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~blkyn/Death/1875.state.census.html 1875 state census DEATHS Deaths listed in the 1875 state census. These death all occured in the year preceding the census from June 1,1874 thru May 30,1875. 9th ward Johnson Henry H. 44 M May 8,1875 Lewis Johnson Patrick 19 S Jan 22,1875 Ireland male child of Corneil Johnson 11m Aug 9,1874 NY cholera WARD 7th 1st Elect. District County: Kings SURNAME, First.Age.Sex.Status.Date/Death.Born.Cause http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~blkyn/Newspaper/Bklyn.Standard.1887 .html Brooklyn Daily Standard Union July..1887 OBITS JOHNSON-Peter J.,69th year, from his late residence, 293 Hewes St, Bklyn E.D. Funeral from the First German Baptist Church, Montrose Ave. Sunday, July 17. stories The Grave of His Mother. Capt. A.C. JOHNSON, who is 68 yearsof age, and resides at 188 Johnson street has just discovered the last resting place of his mother, who died when he was 2 years old. It is in an old cemetery near the town of Westfield, Staten Island.Her father and Cornelius VANDERBILT father of Commodore VANDERBILT, were cousins.Mr.JOHNSON contemplates the removal of his mother remains. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~blkyn/Newspaper/Bklyn.Standard.1888 .html The Standard Union aka Daily Standard Union Brooklyn Brooklyn, New York January 1888 August 1888 JOHNSON - At her late residence, 87 1/2 Hart st., on Monday evening, Aug. 27. Annie ARTHUR, daughter of F.B. ARTHUR and wife of Horace JOHNSON. Notice of funeral hereafter.

Found these tidbits BJ http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~blkyn/Birth/Flat.Birth.html FLATLANDS Birth Index Births 1880-1895 Cert.# Name of child..Sex..Date of Birth..Place of Birth Parents: Father..Age (if shown)..Nativity Mother..Age (if shown) Nativity..# of Children #1 (JOHNSON)..No first name given, Colored..M..9/4/1880..Canarsie JOHNSON, Edward..Canarsie, NY FOWLER, Henrietta..Brooklyn, NY #3 MATHEWS, Nettie May..F..9/14/1880..Canarsie MATHEWS, Charles..Canasrie, NY JOHNSON, Henrietta..Canarsie, NY #22 (MORRISON)..M..12/21/1880..Canarsie MORRISON, John J, Jr..30 JOHNSON, Armenia..26..Baldwins, NY..4 #78 JOHNSON, Arthur..M..9/8/1881..Canarsie JOHNSON, Richard..37..Canarsie G??ler, Mary..36..Germany..7 #97 HOYT, Agnes..F..12/2/1881..Canarsie HOYT, Janeway (?)..20.. Canarsie JOHNSON, Mary..19..East Hempstead, NY..2 #106 VAN HOUTEN, Susan Augusta..F..1/5/1882 VAN HOUTEN, William H..32..Flatbush, NY JOHNSON, Catherine..28..Canarsie..5 #116 McLOUGHLIN, William..M..2/9/1882 McLOUGHLIN, John J..32..Ireland JOHNSON, Josephine E..34..Canarsie..5 #144 JOHNSON, Lucy Ella Etta (colored)..F..5/20/1882..Canarsie JOHNSON, FRANCIS..33..US PATERSON, Alice..33..US..3 #159 RYDER, Arthur..M..8/1/1882..Canarsie RYDER, Benjamin..34..Canarsie JOHNSON, Grace..26..Canarsie..6 #189 JOHNSON, Isaac Henry..M..12/1/1882..Canarsie JOHNSON, Isaac Henry..41..Canarsie VARIAN, Sarah..40..Philadelphia, PA..8 #208 MATHEWS, William Frederic..M..2/23/1883..Canarsie MATHEWS, Charles I..28..Canarsie JOHNSON, Henrietta E..24..Canarsie..4 #210 VAN HOUTEN, Susan Augusta..F..2/25/1883..Canarsie VAN HOUTEN, William..32..Canarsie JOHNSON, Catharine..24..Canarsie..7 #549 MORRISON, Alice..F..20 Apr 1886..Canarsie MORRISON, John Jr...36..Baldwins JOHNSON, Armenia..31..Canarsie..5 #611 RYDER, Rebecca...f...14 Dec 1886...Carnarsie RYDER, Benjamin...37...Carnarsie JOHNSON, Grace Louise...31...Carnarsie...8 #628 HOLMES, Helen...f...9 Feb 1887...Carnarsie HOLMES, Emanuel...42...NY JOHNSON, Rosetta...39...NY...4 #661 JOHNSON, Henry James...m...1 June 1887...Carnarsie JOHNSON, John J...26...Carnarsie BERGEN, Addie...25...Schotland (Scotland?)...4 #734 JOHNSON, Benjamin W...m...5 Feb 1888...Carnarsie JOHNSON, Richard...47...Cararsie GUILER, Mary...43...Germany...10 #755 HOYT, Susan A...f...11 April 1888...Carnarsie HOYT, Janeway...26...NY JOHNSON, Mary...25...NY....6 #767 MORRISON, Sadie May...f...13 May 1888...Carnarsie MORRISON, Charles...27...NY JOHNSON, Mary...24...NY...3 #776 McLOUGHLIN, Nellie...f...17 June 1888...Carnarsie McLOUGHLIN, John....38...Ireland JOHNSON, Josephine...37...Carnarsie...7 #832 SEAMAN, Harry W...m...5 Jan 1889...Canarsie SEAMAN, Erastus...26...NY JOHNSON, Fannie W...23...NY...Canarsie #854 JOHNSTON, William...f (this may be a clerical error)...5 March 1889...Canarsie JOHNSTON, John J...28...Canarsie BERGEN, Addie...27...Scotland...5 #858 RYDER, Samuel...m...1 April...1889...Canarsie RYDER, Benjamin...40...NY JOHSON, Grace L...34...NY...9 #901 MATHEWS, George...m...22 Sept 1889...Canarsie MATHEWS, Charles...34...NY JOHNSON, Henrietta...28...NY...6 #954 NO NAME..M..7 FEB 1890..Canarsie Father..HOLMES, Emanuel..45..colored..Canarsie Mother..JOHNSON, Rosetta..42..colored..Flatlands..8 #979 NO NAME..M..29 Apr 1890..Canarsie Father..MORRISON, Charles..32..Canarsie Mother..JOHNSON, Mary..27..Canarsie..2 #982 JOHNSON, Edith May..F..4 May 1890..Canarsie Mother..JOHNSON, Margaret E..20..colored..Canarsie..1 #1058 MORRISON, Andrew..M..30 Dec1890..Canarsie Father..MORRISON, John Jr..41..U.S. Mother..JOHNSON, Armena..37..N.Y..7 #1074 JOHNSON, Estella..F..8 Feb. 1891..Canarsie Father..JOHNSON John James..30..Canarsie Mother..JOHNSON, Addie Bargin..29..Scotland..6 #1077 JOHNSON, Garrie..M..18 Feb 1891..colored..Canarsie Father..JOHNSON, Francis..colored..42..Brooklyn Mother..JOHNSON, Alice Paterson..colored..30..Brooklyn..5

Hi Im new to the list and am looking for Anderson J. JOHNSON I believe that he was born in 1859 in NC and was the son of David JOHNSON and Belinda DAVIS. He married Olive "Ollie" COLESCOTT on 22-Jun-1888 Olive was the daughter of John Willoughby COLESCOTT & Celia WOOTERS Olive was born on 12 Aug 1856 in Fayette Co. IN and she died on 29 Dec 1934 in Everette, Snohomish Co. WA. they had two children there could have been more Walter JOHNSON Russell JOHNSON I am looking for any and all decendants of Anderson JOHNSON & Olive COLESCOTT. Thanks for all the help Sheri L. Nichols

Seeking information on Uncle Henry A. Johnson born in Calumet, Michigan to Ephraim (Kylmälä) Johnson (Simo, Lappi, Finland) and Maria Erick Helisten on 31 Dec 1890-1891. Henry registered for the Civilian Draft in 1917 and was living in Mackey, Idaho at the time. His occupation was US Mail Carrier. Henry married Esther L. Jackson on 1 March 1919 in Bonneville, Idaho. Henry and Esther were found in the 1920 Bonneville Federal Census. His occupation was machinist in an auto shop. Siblings included Lena, Elsie, John Aro and Lizzie. Any information would be appreciated! Thank you, Linda

Hi I am new to this list. Looking for info. on a Joseph R. Johnson b.abt 1869 in ILL.mother & father ukn.married 1st to Martha Laura Raper .Had following children Blanch Johnson b.??? Estella Johnson b.??? Herman Pennley Johnson b.??? 2nd marrage July 21 1901 to Dora Alice Johnston. Had a child Gladys Mae Johnson ( my mother & he is my gfather.He was a telegraph operator and Rail Road Agent in Benton KY. Any help on these people will be greatly appreciate. Thank you Vernon Waldrop

I posted this many months ago with no response. Thought I'd try again for the new folks. While watching a video of ROOTS, I noted that the overseer of the plantation was George JOHNSON and his wife Martha. This would have been in 1864 in North Carolina. Also scribbled on my note is the word Ethan. I think that was Martha's last name. I don't know if George & Martha JOHNSON are real people or if the names were just made up to be used in ROOTS. Have fun climbing your tree. Marinell

My dad was John Walter Royal JOHNSON and he would say that he was the 5th. I don't know if he was joking or not, but this is what I have discovered. Dad - John Walter Royal JOHNSON b 24 January 1918 in Washington, DC GF - Allan Pitt JOHNSON b 10 June 1888 in Richmond, VA G-GF - John Walter Royal JOHNSON b January 1853 in Petersburg, VA (the 4th ?) GG-GF - J H JOHNSON Marriage certificate for my G-GF has the following information: Jon. W. R. JOHNSON (spelling on certificate) age 23, white, widowed, born Petersburg, VA, residence Petersburg, VA, occupation Pattern Maker, parents J H & Ann R JOHNSON, married on 25 May 1876 in Petersburg, VA, to Ellen E. HALL age 17, white, single, born Salem, VA, resided Petersburg, VA, parents Jas. & Mary HALL Ellen was John's 2nd wife, his 1st wife was Martha A WELLS. Children of Ellen Eliza HALL & John Walter Royal JOHNSON: Justin Eaton JOHNSON b 1878? Know nothing about him. Alice Dewey JOHNSON b 12 January 1879-80 in Petersburg, VA Never married. Clara Elizabeth JOHNSON b 19 March 1980-1 in Petersburg, VA Never married. Rebecca Steele JOHNSON b 19 February 1883 in Boldsboro, NC m 26 November 1908 William Tazewell Ross MORRIS II Walter Gladstone JOHNSON b 9 May 1886 in Richmond, VA m 23 June 1925 Ethel Marie TURNER Allan Pitt JOHNSON B 10 June 1887-8 in Richmond, VA m 17 Nov 1914 Nellie Maxwell ARCHER Charles Royal JOHNSON B 22 January 1890-2 in Richmond, VA m Anna WACKER Wallace Chambers JOHNSON b? died in infancy 7 June 1896 The 1880 Census lists: GITTE_____, Ann R age 52 lived with the above family, listed as Mother - Widowed I ask who is she the Mother of? My G-GF John Walter Royal JOHNSON died 8 February 1908 in Richmond, VA. The family story is that while running in the rain to catch a street car, he slipped and fell (he might have been hit by the street car), and died soon after (hours, days, weeks?). I mention this because if he was hit by a street car, then maybe there is a story in a newspaper about the accident. I haven't found one. As you can see my info only goes back to the mid 1800's. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Marinell

Hi Listeners - I need your help badly. I hope this strikes someone's memory or records. Please read all. Henry Johnson and Katy Otis were married on or about 6/18/78 somewhere in New York State. She was born on or about 11/18/52 in New York State as he was born in Denmark on or about 4/14/1845. They had their first child, Chester A. Johnson, on 10/4/1883 somewhere in New York State. They showed by birth records of their second child they moved to Texas no later than 1885. Could there be someone on the list that these tracks are familiar with? If so please let me know. I have been hunting for their pre-Texas tracks for more than two years. HELP. Have A happy Holiday, Tom Johnson tomjohn01@aol.com Houston, Texas

Dear List, I am looking for information on Susan and Joseph they were married in Goochland county Virginia August 1894. I have info. on Joseph but nothing on Susan except they were married and had a daughter Ethel who married a Johnson first and second married a Hamm. I have picture of Joseph's father and the info. I have I am willing to share. Thanks Barbara

My information is limited as you will see. Sylvie (Sylby, Sylvy, Silvy, Sybll, Isabell,or some variation thereof) JOHNSON (Jeanson, Janson) born maybe 1797, died September 1818 in Southwestern Ontario near Detroit. Married At Assumption (Windsor Ontario, across the border from Detroit Michigan). Her father is described as JOHN JOHNSON. Any help appreciated. Elaine

Hello everyone; I just ran across this today, and it seemed that someone had been asking about Mr. Johnson, so thought this might help. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ridge/6203/ Children of Jemima Suggett and Robert Johnson are: 374 i. Elizabeth "Betsy"7 Johnson, born 10 Apr 1772 in Orange Co., VA; died Aft. 25 Jul 1846 in Scott Co., KY. She married John Payne 28 Jun 1787 in Georgetown, Scott, KY; born 08 Apr 1764 in Fairfax Co., VA; died 09 Sep 1837 in Scott Co., KY. 375 ii. James Johnson, born 01 Jan 1774 in Orange Co., VA; died 13 Aug 1826 in Washington, DC. He married Nancy Payne 12 Jan 1796 in Fayette Co., KY; born 21 Dec 1778 in Loudoun Co., VA; died 08 Feb 1850 in Great Crossings, Scott, Ky. 376 iii. William Johnson, born 07 Dec 1775; died 25 Apr 1845. He married Elizabeth Payne 23 Dec 1801 in Fayette Co., KY; born 27 May 1785 in Loudoun Co., VA; died 11 Apr 1838. 377 iv. Sally Johnson, born Abt. 1778. She married William Ward. 378 v. Richard Mentor Johnson, born 17 Oct 1781 in Bryants Sta., Fayette, KY; died 19 Nov 1850 in Frankfort, Franklin, KY. 379 vi. Judge Benjamin Johnson, born 22 Jan 1784 in Scott Co., KY; died Abt. 1849 in Little Rock, Pulaski, AR. He married Matilda Williams Abt. 1811; born Abt. 1791 in of Scott Co., KY. 380 vii. Robert Johnson, born Abt. 1786. 381 viii. John Telemachus Johnson, born 05 Oct 1788 in Scott Co., KY; died 17 Dec 1856 in Lexington, Fayette, KY. He married Sophie E. Lewis 09 Oct 1811 in Scott Co., KY; born Abt. 1792 in Scott Co., KY. 382 ix. Joel Johnson, born Abt. 1790. He married Verlinda Offutt; born Abt. 1790. 383 x. George W. Johnson, born Abt. 1792. 384 xi. Henry Johnson, born Abt. 1794. He married Betsy J. Flournoy Abt. 1819. E-mail: markfreeman@home.com Good luck. Ellen Carper

Looking for more information on Frank JOHNSON. Frank served with the 1st Michigan Colored Infantry, Co. "H", during the Civil War. When Frank mustered into the Union army, he indicated that his hometown as Monguagon, MI. Later records indicate his hometown as Cohoctah, MI. Any additional information will be appreciated. Thank you.

List, I am new on your list (as of last night). I am looking for a lady that I am told went by the name of Allie Reed. She was born abt 1879 at Tate Co., Mississippi to John Walter Reed and Matilda Ward. NOTE: Allie may of went by the first name of Alice at one time or another. She married about 1900?? to Isaiah Alexander Eddings the first time. Soon, Isaiah died, leaving her with a small boy by Isaiah's first marriage. Some time past, for I happened to know she moved back with her parents for about 2 years. She then married to a man named Johnson. At this time, I beleave she in Arkansas. The rest of the family lost contact with her for some reason or another, years goes by. Then two of her brothers heard that Allie was living up in the mountains of Arkansas or Missouri someplace. They look for about a year, then find her. Mr. Johnson has passed on and she is living by herself. She is to weak to travel, so plans are made for a lot of the family to some up to see her, but she died first. I was told that she may be buried at Tiptonville, Tennessee but the people their say they can't find her record if she buried there. I am on the Eddings list already and no-one knows anything or saying anyway. I have no idea if she had any children . I have almost hit a "brick wall" with Allie. Can anyone tell me anything more? About Mr. Johnson? Thanks. NOLAN

Hello List, I have just received a death certificate from St. Louis, MO but it is not who I was looking for. If anyone is interested in this death certificate please let me know. This is some of the information on this death certificate. Name of Deceased: Willie Johnson Color or Race: Colored Parents: Charley and Mattie (Jones) Johnson Please contact me if interested, Deborah (dlhglh@aol.com)

I am looking for this family reportedly born in KY. Jos W Johnson b KY abt 1830. Wife Sarah----- b in KY abt 1830. children: Nancy b abt 1848 in KY. William b abt 1852 in KY. Henry b abt 1855. Andrew b abt 1857. Angeline b abt 1859 Betsy b abt 1861-62. James Wilson b April 24 1864 in KY Margaret b 1866 in KY Issabel b 1872 in AR. I believe the father's name to be James Wilson Johnson as was his son's name. I believe this family should be listed in KY at least from 1830 to 1860... I have gone county by county trying to locate them but there is no consistency between census in the various counties so very hard to compare.. 1880 and 1860 and 1840.... Can any one help me or tell me what I might do to find this family? I do not see a way to continue my research until I know what county they came from? I realize they may moved around. Also I have not been able to find a marriage for James and Sarah. This family appeared on the 1870 census in AR. they are my gggp and great grand father. Thank you, Patricia Murrell Mata Pocahontas, AR

My great grandmother's name was Clara Hazel "Peggy" Johnson. She was born 18 Jun 1896 in the Detroit Lakes, MN area. Her parents were Fredrick "Freddie" Albert Johnson and Fanny "Fan" Viola Courtright. Freddie was born 17 Apr 1874 in Dunnville, Ontario, Canada. Freddie's parents were Henry Richard Johnson and Clara Hazel Swarts. Her maiden name or name from her first marriage was Beatty or Beattie. Henry was born about 1848, Clara about 1852, both of Dunnville, Ontario, Canada. Henry and Clara had 4 children. One, Henry William, fell of a church roof, the land for the church was donated by Henry. Another son, George, died as a child. And then other than Freddie and the other two boys, they had a daughter, Ella Josephine. If any of this sounds familiar, my family and I have been looking a long time and any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, -Paige