Posted on: Johnston Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/joh/JohnstonObits/44 Surname: Johnson, Johnston, Fouty ------------------------- Joseph changed his name from Johnston to Johnson for whatever reason. It may have been due to the fact that other family members were also on the fire department. From: The Columbus Citizen, Saturday, May 21, 1932 (page 13) JOSEPH JOHNSON DIES Funeral for Retired Fire Department Captain to Be Held Monday. Joseph M. Johnson, 62, retired captain in the fire department, died Friday at his home, 1241 Indianola avenue. He had been ill two weeks. Mr. Johnson was a member of the Policemen's and Firemen's Benefit Association. Surviving him are his widow, a son, Joseph W. Johnson, former lieutenant in the fire department and now living in Laurelville, O; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth L. Fouty, 289 Garden road; nine grandchildren, three brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be held in the Glenn L. Myers chapel at 10 a. m. Monday with Rev. E. F. Noethlich officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery. ========== From: The Columbus Dispatch, Saturday, May 21, 1932 (page13) Retired Fire Dept. Captain Succumbs Joseph M. Johnson, aged 62, retired capain in the city fire department, died Friday at his home, 1241 Indianola avenue, following two weeks' illness. Previous to his retirement he was stationed at the Russell street and No. 10 engine houses. His wife, Mrs. Lillie L. Johnson; a son, Joseph W. Johnson of Laurelville; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth L. Fouty, 289 Garden road; nine grandchildren; three brothers and a sister survive. He was a member of Policemen and Firemen's Benefit association. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a. m. at the Glenn L. Myers chapel. urial will be in Union cemetery. ========== From: The Columbus Dispatch, Sunday, May 22, 1932 (page A-6) Deaths Funerals JOHNSON-Joseph M. Services for Mr. Johnson, retired captain in the city fire department, who died Friday, at his home, 1241 Indianola avenue, will be held Monday at 10 a. m. at the Glenn L. Myers' chapel. Burial will be in Union cemetery.