First Generation 1. Luther GUNN was born on 11 Jun 1822. 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. He was in the army during the late war. Children born in Schoharie County, N.Y. Second Generation 2. Joseph GUNN was born on 19 Oct 1772 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 31 Mar 1800 in Wendell, Hampshire, Massachusetts He died on 22 Jun 1845 in Grosvener's Corners, Schoharie, New York. 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. 8. Resided first in Montague, Mass., afterwards at Grosvener's Corners, Schoharie county, New York. Joseph GUNN and Annis SWEETSER were married on 11 Jun 1800 in , Hampshire, Massachusetts. 3. Annis SWEETSER was born on 20 Dec 1778 in Wendell, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 19 Jan 1852. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 79. of Switer, Mass. Joseph GUNN and Annis SWEETSER had the following children: i. Windsor GUNN was born on 9 Jun 1801 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died in 1871 in Mount Palatine, La Salle, Illinois. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 79 of Montague, Mass. ii. John GUNN was born on 1 Jun 1802 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died in Dec 1857 in Hunter's Land, Schoharie, New York. 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. 19. Died leaving no children. iii. Cynthia GUNN was born on 28 Feb 1804 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. iv. Cyrus GUNN was born on 30 Dec 1805 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 1 Dec 1809 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Perished in the woods on the night of Dec. 1, 1809. He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Hampshire, 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. 20. P. O. address of the children: Tonica, La Salle County, Illinois v. Nancy GUNN was born on 11 Dec 1807 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 6 Jul 1833. vi. Cyrus GUNN was born on 12 Apr 1810 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 22 Sep 1875. vii. Levi GUNN was born on 24 Mar 1812 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was baptized on 13 May 1812 in Congregational Church, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 26 May 1812 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. 9 weeks He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. viii. Levi GUNN was born on 6 May 1813 in Montague, 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. 20. Farmer. P.O. address: Council Bluffs, Iowa. ix. Walter GUNN was born on 27 Jun 1815 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 5 Jul 1851 in Guntoor, India. A History of the Churches & Ministers and of Franklin Association, Franklin County, Mass. by Rev. Theophilus Packard, Jr., Published by S.K. Whipple and Company, 100 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. 1854. p. 271. Rev. Walter Gunn was born in Montague, June 27, 1815, and removed to Carlisle, N.Y., in 1833; in 1837 he joined the Evangelical Lutheran Church; graduated at Union in 1840; studied theology in the Seminary at Gettysburgh, Penn.; was licensed Sept. 6, 1842, by the Lutheran Synod; was appointed a missionary to the heathen in the Lutheran Connexion, May 25, 1843; was married to Miss L. Pultz of New York; was ordained as a missionary at Johnstown, N.Y. Sept. 5, 1843, and the sermon was by Rev. J. Z. Senderling; embarked from Boston in November 1843; arrived at Guntoor, India, June 18, 1844, where he lived and labored for the salvation of the heathen till his last sickness and death. He died with the consumption. Two days before his death, being asked if he had any fears, he replied, "None at all - all is bright and glorious." Respecting his two children, he said to his wife, "Train up the children for Christ." On the day of his death he said, "If this could be my last d! ay, oh how delightful." The native converts watched with the corpse, and sung during the time, "Rock of Ages cleft for me." His Memoir has been published by Rev. G. A. Lintner, D.D., in a little volume of 156 pages, form which the following sentences are taken: "Mr. Gunn devoted himself to the work of foreign missions from a principle of love to his divine Master, and a sincere regard for his glory." "He was eminently a man of prayer." "Our departed brother had an ardent love for souls, and a predominant desire for the salvation of the heathen." The following is from his diary, viz.: "Our desires to labor among the heathen are the same that they were between five and six years ago when we left the shores of our native land. Here, if it please God, we wish to spend the energies of our body and mind, to preach, to pray, to labor, and to die. We have embarked our all in the cause, and we regret not the decision." He died in Guntoor, India, July 5, 1851, aged 36. His widow still survives, a laborer in the foreign field. Though Mr. Gunn became a Lutheran after his removal from Montague, yet as the Evangelical Lutheran Church so nearly agrees in its main features with Orthodox Congregational churches, he is, for conveniences sake, reckoned among the Congregational sons of Montague. An error occurs in his memoir in giving Carlisle, N.Y. as his birthplace, instead of Montague, Mass. 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. 20. He was a Lutheran minister, and went to India as a missionary, where he died. The youngest child died in India, but the mother, with the others returned, and settled in Springfield, Ohio where the children were to be educated. x. Lucy GUNN was born on 5 Nov 1817 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 24 Feb 1839. xi. Fanny GUNN was born on 5 May 1820. She died on 5 Mar 1855. 1 xii. Luther GUNN. Third Generation 4. Dea. Israel GUNN was born on 10 Mar 1742 in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 18 Dec 1824 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Volume 94, p. 223. Israel Gunn served, 1777, as private and sergeant under Colonels David Leonard and David Wells. Dea. Israel GUNN and Mary ROOT were married in 1766. 5. Mary ROOT was born on 18 Dec 1744 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 16 Mar 1826 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. Dea. Israel GUNN and Mary ROOT had the following children: i. Naomi GUNN was born on 3 Nov 1767 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. ii. Chester GUNN was born on 19 Dec 1769 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 3 May 1851. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 78. of Montague, Mass. 2 iii. Joseph GUNN. iv. Tryphena GUNN was born in 1776 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died in 1854. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 79 of Montague, Mass. v. Mary GUNN was born on 4 Jul 1781 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. vi. Quartus GUNN was born on 28 Feb in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died in , , New York. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 79 of Montague, Mass. vii. Walter GUNN died in Williamstown, Berkshire, Massachusetts. Died on his way to New York State. 6. Capt. Henry SWEETSER was born on 25 Mar 1739. He died in Wendell, Hampshire, 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. 5. They settled in Wendell, Mass., where their children were born, and where they died at an advanced age. He took an active part in the first organization of a church in that town. His ancestors came from England at an early day. Capt. Henry SWEETSER and Lucy JOHNSON were married on 5 Oct 1763 in Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts. 7. Lucy JOHNSON was born on 21 Oct 1739. She died on 16 Feb 1833 in Wendell, Franklin, Massachusetts. Capt. Henry SWEETSER and Lucy JOHNSON had the following children: i. Lucy SWEETSER was born on 14 Sep 1764 in Wendell, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 21 Apr 1835. Certificates of marriages published from under the hands of Town Clerk of Wendell, MA, 25 Apr 1787 to 15 September 1890. of Wendell, Mass. ii. Nathan SWEETSER was born in Jul 1766 in Wendell, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died before 1768 in Wendell, Hampshire, Massachusetts. iii. Nathan SWEETSER was born on 1 Mar 1768 in Wendell, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 27 Jun 1796 in Wendell, Hampshire, Massachusetts Marriage intention was recorded on 22 Aug 1800 in Wendell, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 8 Mar 1842. Certificates of marriages published from under the hands of Town Clerk of Wendell, MA, 25 Apr 1787 to 15 September 1890. of Wendell, Mass. 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. 7. Children born in Wendell, Mass. iv. Mary SWEETSER was born in Mar 1770 in Wendell, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died in Wendell, Hampshire, 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. 5. Died in infancy. v. Mary SWEETSER was born on 17 Apr 1772 in Wendell, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 11 May 1849 in Climax Prairie, , Michigan. Certificates of marriages published from under the hands of Town Clerk of Wendell, MA, 25 Apr 1787 to 15 September 1890. of Wendell, Mass. vi. Henry SWEETSER was born on 25 Mar 1774 in Wendell, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died in Wendell, Hampshire, Massachusetts. vii. Eunice SWEETSER was born on 25 Aug 1775 in Wendell, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died in Wendell, Hampshire, 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. 5. Died young. viii. Eliza SWEETSER was born in Jan 1777 in Wendell, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died before 1782 in Wendell, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 3 ix. Annis SWEETSER. x. Eliza SWEETSER was born on 20 Apr 1782 in Wendell, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Certificates of marriages published from under the hands of Town Clerk of Wendell, MA, 25 Apr 1787 to 15 September 1890. of Wendell, Mass. Fourth Generation 8. John GUNN was born on 3 Dec 1707 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 8 Oct 1793 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of The Town of Sunderland, Massachusetts, by John Montague Smith, prepared by Henry W. Taft & Abbie T. Montague. Press of E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, Mass., 1899. p. 384 Succeeded to his father's homestead; deacon, selectman, town clerk; Rep. 1756; removed to Montague in 1760. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 272 of Sunderland and Montague, Mass. John GUNN and Hannah ROOT were married on 10 Jun 1736 in , Franklin, Massachusetts. 9. Hannah ROOT was born on 2 Mar 1718 in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 9 Mar 1793 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. John GUNN and Hannah ROOT had the following children: i. Hannah GUNN was born on 4 Apr 1737 in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts. ii. John GUNN was born on 6 Dec 1739 in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 25 Jul 1767 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 79. of Montague, Mass. History of The Town of Sunderland, Massachusetts, by John Montague Smith, prepared by Henry W. Taft & Abbie T. Montague. Press of E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, Mass., 1899. p. 384. Probably removed to Conway, Mass. 4 iii. Dea. Israel GUNN. iv. Mary GUNN was born on 17 Mar 1745 in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts. v. Elijah GUNN was born on 15 Oct 1747 in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts. vi. Samuel GUNN was born on 12 Apr 1750 in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died before 1788. vii. Editha GUNN was born on 2 Sep 1753 in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 5 Oct 1756 in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts. viii. Levi GUNN was born on 29 Apr 1757 in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 2 Jun 1795 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. ix. Lucy GUNN was born on 29 Apr 1757 in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 19 Dec 1790 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 78. of Montague, Mass. x. Daughter GUNN was born on 29 Apr 1757 in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 29 Apr 1757 in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts. xi. Salmon GUNN was born on 20 Jun 1760 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 28 May 1850 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Volume 39, p. 192. Salmon Gunn was placed on the pension roll of Franklin County, Mass., 1832 for seven months actual service as private, Massachusetts line. xii. Editha GUNN was born on 27 Dec 1762 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 30 May 1847 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. 10. Capt. Joseph ROOT was born on 16 Jun 1713 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 6 Oct 1782 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 1 Oct 1786 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of The Town of Sunderland, Massachusetts, by John Montague Smith, prepared by Henry W. Taft & Abbie T. Montague. Press of E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, Mass., 1899. p. 497. Removed to Hunting Hills as early as 1740. He was active and intelligent man, selectman, Capt., justice of the peace, etc.; Rep. 1767-8, and one of the "rescinder." In 1759 it was voted by the town Montague "to buy the shell of Lieut, Clapp for 1 pound, 10 shillings and to allow Capt. Jospeh Root 20 shillings for blowing the same on the Sabbath, for one year." Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 57 of Montague, Mass. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 272 Settled in Montague; Capt.; selectman. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 530 Settled in Montague, Mass. Capt. Joseph ROOT and Abigail BRIDGMAN were married on 11 Nov 1736 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 11. Abigail BRIDGMAN was born on 19 Sep 1712 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Old South Cemetery, Montague, Mass., gravestone records birth year as 1716. She died on 24 Apr 1784 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. Capt. Joseph ROOT and Abigail BRIDGMAN had the following children: i. Dea. Philip ROOT was born on 28 Sep 1737 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 6 Aug 1813 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 272 Settled in Montague, Mass. Vital Records of Greenfield, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1915. p. 218 of Montague, 1762. ii. Elisha ROOT was born on 7 Jun 1739 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 1 Jan 1812 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of The Town of Sunderland, Massachusetts, by John Montague Smith, prepared by Henry W. Taft & Abbie T. Montague. Press of E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, Mass., 1899. p. 498. of Montague, Mass.; surveyor; magistrate. iii. Moses ROOT was born on 26 Sep 1742 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 16 Dec 1817 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Vol. II, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 58 of Montague, Mass. 5 iv. Mary ROOT. v. Abigail ROOT was born on 14 Jun 1747 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 6 Jul 1822 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. vi. Joseph ROOT was born on 10 Jul 1750 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 16 Jun 1818 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. vii. Martin ROOT was born on 17 Apr 1753 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 15 Jul 1785 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts Marriage intention was recorded on 13 May 1812 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 17 Mar 1833 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 120. of Montague, Mass. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p 106. of Montague, Mass. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 181. of Montague, Mass., 1785. viii. Elijah ROOT was born on 21 Jan 1756 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 26 Oct 1759 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. 14. David JOHNSON was born bet 1700 & 1710. He died in Leominster, Worcester, 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. 5. He was a man of sterling character, and though advanced in years, was among the patriots who fought the first great battle of the Revolution. Soon after his marriage they settled in Leominster, where all their children except the oldest one were born, and where he died in a good old age, leaving his estate to his son Luke. David JOHNSON and Mary WARNER were married on 22 Feb 1738/39 in Leominster, Worcester, 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. 5. Name of wife listed as Mary Peters. Since the publication of this book, the following copied from the Marriage Records of Leominster, Mass., has been received by the compiler. "David Johnson to Mary Warner, Feb. 22, 1738/9" The idea that her name was Peters probably arose from the fact of having a step-father Peters. 15. Mary WARNER died in Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts. David JOHNSON and Mary WARNER had the following children: 7 i. Lucy JOHNSON. ii. David JOHNSON was born on 15 Jul 1741 in Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts. He died before 1758. iii. Elizabeth JOHNSON was born on 5 Mar 1744 in Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts. iv. Lt. Josiah JOHNSON was born on 7 Mar 1746 in Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts. He died on 21 Feb 1827 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Buckland Center Cemetery, 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. 502 In 1773 he moved to that part of Charlemont afterwards Buckland. In 1796 he was sent to the Governor's Council; a useful and honored man whose influence was a great factor in shaping the early destinies of Buckland. He owned and operated a gristmill for a short time but the greater part of life was spent as a farmer. Was a lieutenant in the Revolutionary War. 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. 6. He resided in Leominster, Mass., until 1773, when he emigrated to Charlemont, Mass., where he purchased land. The deed was given by Jonathan White of Leominster, and Joseph Wilder, of Lancaster, on the 15th day of December, in the 13th year of His Majesty's reign, A.D. 1773. The description of the is as follows: "One hundred acres of land, in Charlemont, in the county of Hampshire, in the southeast part of said town, on the south line of which it is bounded south; on the north it is bounded by Mr. Taylor's farm; on the east it is bounded on the public land; on the west it is bounded on Mr. Taylor's other farm, or the farm called Clesson's farm." It would be difficult, I think, for a surveyor, from this description, to find that land now. When Buckland was incorporated in 1778, this land was included in that town. He owned a grist mill for a short time in the north part of the town, but the greater part of his life was spent in farming. He contributed largely of his influence in shaping the character of the new town, and was a prominent man, not only in civil affairs, but also in the church. v. Mary JOHNSON was born on 23 Apr 1748 in Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts. vi. Annis JOHNSON was born on 25 Mar 1750 in Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts. vii. Luke JOHNSON was born on 26 Aug 1755 in Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts. He died in 1827 in Leominster, Worcester, 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. 6. Luke Johnson was a farmer of strong mind and decided character, and bore an active part in Revolutionary war. Children born in Leominster, Mass. viii. David JOHNSON was born on 8 Apr 1758 in Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts. He died on 22 Jun 1840 in Sempronius, Cayuga , 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. 502. Served five years in the Revolutionary army, being present at the surrender of Burgoyne and at the evacuation of New York by the British. He settled in Buckland prior to Jun 1788; removed in 1802 to Sempronius, N.Y., where he died. 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. 7. He served five years in the revolutionary army, was present at the surrender of Burgoyne, and when the British evacuated New York; settled first in Buckland, Massachusetts, but in 1802 moved to Sempronius, Cayuga county, New York, where he died. He was reserved and modest in his habits, decided in his character, respected, and often promoted to offical positions by the people. Children born in Buckland, Mass., except the two youngest.