Posted on: Guernsey Co. Oh Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Oh/GuernseyObits/87 Surname: BALDRIDGE, BULLOCK, COLLINS, COMBS, CRANE, EDWARDS, FERGUSON, FOWLER, GRAY, JOHNSON, LAW, RICE, YAKEY ------------------------- THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, January 3, 1929, Volume LIII, Number 9, Page 6, Column 3, “DEATH’S HARVEST. JOHNSON.” [Transcribed 19 Oct 2000 from Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library’s IHS Microfilm Records.] Leander M. JOHNSON, son of William and Jane JOHNSON, was born at Senecaville, Ohio, on October 5, 1846. He was the third of a family of nine children, five daughters and four sons, three of whom have preceded him in death. While yet in his late boyhood, he removed with his parents, brothers and sisters to a farm near Solsberry, Greene County, where under the sturdy influence of a good environment he grew to manhood. It was here he formed the acquaintance of Miss Jane BULLOCK, to whom he was married in April 1872. His marital life was that of faithfulness, love and devotion, which remained constant even after her death, which occurred, August 9, 1917. The greater portion of his mature life was spent in Bloomfield, where he was beloved by all who had formed his acquaintanceship. He came here over forty years ago and was engaged in the omnibus business and farming. He became affiliated with the Presbyterian Church at Bloomfield in which he had membership at time of death. He also was affiliated with the Knights of Pythias Lodge, which he joined at Bedford some years ago. He died of the infirmities of old age on Sunday evening, December 30, 1928, being at the time of his death, eight-two years, two months and twenty-five days of age. He was naturally endowed with an optimistic sprit; he loved the plain, simple life; he was honest, temperate, reserved in his demeanor, constant in his habits, and faithful to his Creator. He lived a long and good life. Those of his brothers and sisters who survive him are: Mrs. Carrie YAKEY and Harry E. JOHNSON, of Bloomfield; Mrs. Hattie GRAY, of near Solsberry; Charles JOHNSON, of Reno, Nevada, and Mrs. Edith LAW, of Tulsa Oklahoma. In addition thereto, he leaves numerous close relatives, the descendants of his deceased brother, John JOHNSON, former of Bloomfield, and also his deceased sister, Mrs. Anna CRANE, formerly of Solsberry; his only deceased sister, Mrs. Ella EDWARDS, having died several years ago, without children. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Presbyterian Church. The services were conducted by Rev. Jack MASTERS. Interment in Grand View Cemetery. — The funeral was largely attended and among the out-of-town relatives and friends were Mrs. Ida COLLINS, Mr. and Mrs. Robert RICE, Mr. and Mrs. John FOWLER, Mrs. Anna FERGUSON, Mrs. D. H. BALDRIGE, of Bloomington; James JOHNSON, of Bedford, Mr. and Mrs. Will GRAY, Mr. and Mrs. Freel BULLOCK of Solsberry, Carrell F. JOHNSON, of Centralia, Illinois; Mrs. Lillie COMBS, of Worthington. Link: [Link to the Obituary of his father, William JOHNSON] URL: <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/In/GreeneObits/474>