Seeking any information on the shadowy James JOHNSON, born about 1740- 1742 in New York, probably in Mohawk Valley but possibly along the Hudson River. He is alleged to have been related to Sir William JOHNSON, British Superintendent of Indian Affairs, although that has not been conclusively demonstrated. He fought on the American side in the Revolution, initially in the Dutchess County Militia under Jacobus Swartwout. He may have lived around Johnstown NY for a period after the War. James had at least one son, named Thomas (b. circa 1762, d. Fulton Cty., NY, 1854). James' death date and name of wife unknown. Known descendants have lived in NY, IL, PA and perhaps OH. Tom Johnston [email protected]