First Generation 1. Mary JOHNSON was born on 6 Jun 1841 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 28 Oct 1850 in Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Second Generation 2. Rev. William Wallace JOHNSON was born on 29 Nov 1813 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 5 Sep 1838 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 504. Removed in 1842 to Greenfield, Wis. He was the author of Elmer and Johnson Genealogies. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 162. of Buckland, Mass., 1838. Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 22. Was at the Franklin Academy, Shelburne Falls, Mass., 1835-36; teaching in Greene, N.Y. 1837. Went to Wisconsin in May 1842. Settled in Greenfield near Milwaukee, Wis. School Commissioner from 1842 to 1848. Town Treasurer, 1847. Town Clerk from 1848 to 1855. Ordained a Minister in the M. E. Church, by Bishop Ames, at Whitewater, Wis., in 1859. Has spent ten years of his life in teaching. Their residence since 1842 has been in Greenfield, Milwaukee County, Wis., where their children, except the oldest were born. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 43. In 1842 he settled in Greenfield, near Milwaukee, Wis., where he now resides, where his children, except the oldest one, were born, and where his beloved wife died. He is a minister of the M. E. Church, and in 1876 published a book entitled "Records of teh Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass.," containing orignal poems. In 1879 he was a member of teh Wisconsin Legislature. In 1884, he prublished "Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clark of Plymouth, Mass." In 1892, published "Records of the Descendants of John Johnson of Ipswich and Andover, Mass.," and is the author of this book.. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 65. Engaged in teaching for many years, is a minister in the M. E. Church; pbulished in 1876 a genealogical work, entitled "Records of teh Descendants of David Johnson, of Leominster, Mass.," containg also original poems; and was a member of the Wisconsin Legislature in 1879. P.O. address: North Greenfield, Milwaukee County, Wis. Compiler of this book. Rev. William Wallace JOHNSON and Abigail CLARK were married on 24 Oct 1838 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 3. Abigail CLARK was born on 13 Jan 1812 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 24 Sep 1889 in Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 75 of Ashfield, Mass. Vital Records of Buckland, Mass. to the year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass., 1934. p. 91 of Ashfield, Mass., 1838. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 162. of Conway, Mass., 1838. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 43. Sister of Alvan Clark, the distinguished telescope maker. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 65. She was a teacher previous to her marriage to William Wallace Johnson (compiler of this book). They emigrated to Wisconsin in 1842. Settled in Greenfield, Milwaukee county, where they now reside and where their sons were all born. Rev. William Wallace JOHNSON and Abigail CLARK had the following children: 1 i. Mary JOHNSON. ii. Alvan Othniel JOHNSON was born on 17 Mar 1843 in Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He died on 9 Mar 1874 in Hart, Oceana, Michigan. He was buried in North Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 47. Teaching in 1861; enlisted Aug. 5, 1862, in Co. A, 24th Wis. In.; served in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama; was in the battle of Perryville, Stone River, Franklin, Nashville, and others. Settled on a farm in Oceana County, Michigan, where he died. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899. Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 65. He was in the Civil war in Co. A., 24th Reg., Wis. Vol. Inf. Was in the battle of Perryville, Stone River, Franklin, Nashville and others. In 1868 he settled on a farm in Hart, Mich., where he died. Was buried at North Greenfield, Wis. iii. William Wallace JOHNSON was born on 28 Sep 1844 in Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 47. At select school, Wauwatosa, 1860; teaching, 1861-63; entered Commercial College, Milwaukee, Mar. 8, 1864; clerk in U.S. Assessor's office, fall of '64' enlisted Feb., 1865, and detaile to service in Milwaukee as clerk in the office of Gen. Curtis, Commandant of the department of the Northwest; bookkeeper of the Grand River Nurseries, Lowell, Mich, 1868-69, and Notary Public of Kent County. Moved to Forest Home, Antrim County, Michigan, 1873, and was elected Town Clerk and Justice of the Peace. P.O. address: Central Lake, Michigan. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899. Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 66. He received a commercial college education, was clerk in U.S. Assessor's office in Milwaukee in 1864. Enlisted in 1865 and was detailed to serve as clerk in Gen. Curtis' office until the close of the war. In 1873, he settled in Autrim County, Michigan, where he was promoted to town and county offices. In 1883 he published a work on forestry entitled "Forest Leaves." He is a nurseryman and postmaster at Snowflake, Michigan. iv. Abner Morse JOHNSON was born on 30 Jan 1846 in Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 48. Blacksmith, artist and farmer. P.O. address: Big Grove, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899. Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 66. Farmer. Present Res. North Greenfield, Wis. v. Wesley JOHNSON was born on 9 Nov 1847 in Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 48. Teaching, 1867-68; at the Normal School, Whitewater, Wis., 1869-70; on the farm, 1872-73. Since 1873 engaged in the grocery trade in Milwaukee, Wis. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899. Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 66. He was educated at the State Normal School, Whitewater, Wis. Teacher, grocer, farmer. P.O. Address, Alto, Mich. vi. Edward Payson JOHNSON was born on 11 Sep 1849 in Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 48. At the Normal School, 1870; teaching 1871-72. Carpenter and farmer. P.O. address, Greenfield, Milwaukee County, Wis. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899. Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 66. Res. 957 Becher St., Milwaukee. Attended Normal School 1870. Carpenter by trade. Third Generation 4. Othniel JOHNSON was born on 4 Apr 1778 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 9 Mar 1801 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts Marriage intention was recorded in Apr 1801 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts He died on 5 Mar 1851 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 503 Was a mason by trade, also carrying on a farm; a man well versed in literature and writing. Was Captain of an Infantry Co., in 1812.of Buckland, Mass. Vital Records of Buckland, Mass. to the year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass., 1934. p. 91. of Buckland, Mass., 1801 Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 9. A mason by trade, but owned a farm on which he raised his family. A man of decisive character, a model military officer, frequently promoted to offical position, and possessed of a fine literary taste. Poerty was his favorite reading. Ovid, Homer and Virgel, and the English and Scotch poets were read by him with delight. His and his wife were buried in a little rural cemetery, on the farm where they had lived more than half a century. Their children were all born in Buckland, Mass. Othniel JOHNSON and Anna ELMER were married in Mar 1801 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 5. Anna ELMER was born on 23 Sep 1783 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 19 Sep 1867 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Buckland, Mass. to the year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass., 1934. p. 91. of Ashfield, Mass., 1801 Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 28. She lived in a period of country's history when it was necessary that the mothers and daughters should understand not only the culinary art, but also the manufacture of cloth, and she was expert at the spinning wheel and the loom, in converting flax and wool into fabrics for making the wardrobe of her family. Yet her education was not neglected, and particularly in music did she excel. The remains of Capt. Othniel Johnson and Anna Elmer were both repose in a little rural cemetery on the farm where they had lived for more than half a century. Their children were all born in Buckland. Othniel JOHNSON and Anna ELMER had the following children: i. Loa JOHNSON was born on 4 Jul 1801 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 7 Nov 1886 in De Kalb, St. Lawrence, New York. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 503 Married 3 times. Names not listed. ii. Homer JOHNSON was born on 27 Dec 1802 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 31 Jul 1843 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 42. He died from a fracture of the skull, produced by being thrown from a wagon upon a stone wall by a runaway horse. He was buried in Old Cemetery, East Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 21. Lived in Buckland, Mass., his native town, where he died from a fracture of the skull, produced by being thrown from a wagon upon a stone wall. iii. Thetis JOHNSON was born on 19 Oct 1804 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 15 Jun 1895. Vital Records of Buckland, Mass. to the year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass., 1934. p. 91. Resided in Buckland until 1841. Removed to Wisconsin. Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 21. Residence: Greenfield, Wis. iv. Martha JOHNSON was born on 13 Aug 1806 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 31 Jul 1888 in Ox Bow, , New York. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 28. Died without issue. v. Patience JOHNSON was born on 14 Jun 1809 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 31 Oct 1809 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. vi. Daughter JOHNSON was born on 20 Sep 1810 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 20 Sep 1810 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. vii. Anna JOHNSON was born on 31 Dec 1811 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 14 Jan 1868 in Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 43. Died of cancer in the breast. Her children were born at Shelburne Falls, Mass. 2 viii. Rev. William Wallace JOHNSON. ix. Marion Almira JOHNSON was born on 28 Jul 1816 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 14 Feb 1869 in Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 503 Lived Greenfield, Wis. where she married. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 44. She was a teacher before marriage. All her children were born in Greenfield, Wis. x. Edwin JOHNSON was born on 24 Oct 1818 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 23. He was at the Shelburne Falls High School, 1838-39; moved to Wisconsin, 1841; settled in Greenfield, Milwaukee County, Wis., where he now resides; by trade a mason, Town Assessor in 1846, Justice of the Peace 9 years, between 1848 and 1865, Supt. of Schools from 1852 to 1856, and Town Cleerk six years between 1860 and 1876; an official member of the M.E. Church. His children were all born in Greenfield, Wis. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 44. Educated at Shelburne Falls High School, moved to Wisconsin, 1841; settled in Greenfield near Milwaukee, where at various times he held important offices; and was a teacher, a mason, and a farmer. President residence, Oak Park, Illinois. Children all born in Greenfield, Wis. xi. Oswin JOHNSON was born on 22 Dec 1820 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 24 Aug 1895 in Hart, Oceana, Michigan. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 505. Was a selectman and assessor. Resided in Buckland until 1878 when he remove to Hart, Mich. Vital Records of Buckland, Mass. to the year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass., 1934. p. 91 of Buckland, Mass., 1843. Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 23. Resides in Buckland. P.O. address: Shelburne Falls, Mass. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899. Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 44. He resided on the paternal homestead in Buckland, Mass., until June, 1878, when he removed to Hart, Mich., where he lived until his death. He held official positions in his native town, where all his children were born. Occupation, farming. His widow still lives at Hart. xii. Lovice JOHNSON was born on 7 Sep 1822 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 11 Aug 1825 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. xiii. Semira JOHNSON was born on 14 Apr 1826 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Buckland, Mass. to the year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass., 1934. p. 91. of Buckland, Mass., 1844. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899. Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 45. Residing in Hart, Mich. in 1899. 6. Alvan CLARK was born on 17 Aug 1771 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 6 Jul 1835 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Hill Cemetery, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 503 of Ashfield, Mass. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 34. They settled in Ashfield, Mass., soon after their marriage where his children were all born, and where he died. Both were buried in the old churchyard at Ashfield Centre. Farmer and miller. Alvan CLARK and Mary BASSETT were married on 5 Feb 1795 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 7. Mary BASSETT was born on 18 Aug 1773 in Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts. She died on 18 Feb 1855 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Alvan CLARK and Mary BASSETT had the following children: