Saturday, August 11, 2007

Samuel Johnson and Betty

Samuel Johnson was born in 1804 in Kentucky. He died circa 1837 in Illinois.

Samuel married Betty in 1828 in Fleming County, Kentucky. Betty was born in 1805 in Fleming County, Kentucky. She died about 1883 in Illinois.

They had the following children:

Rachel Johnson was born in 1830 in Fleming County, Kentucky. She died circa 1867 in Illinois.
Edwin M. Johnson was born in 1833 in Fleming County, Kentucky. He died in 1895 in Ohio.
Agnes A. Johnson was born about 1833 in Kentucky. She died in 1889 in Fulton County, Illinois.

Close dna kin testing is an important process for determining custody of children.

Friday, August 10, 2007

Paul Johnson and Sophia

Paul Johnson was born in 1812 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. He died on 13 May 1887 in Ohio.

Paul married Sophia in 1834 in Harford County, Maryland. Sophia was born in 1816 in Maryland. She died on 12 Dec 1877 in Ohio.

They had the following children:

Mildred Johnson was born during 1836 in Harford County, Maryland. She died in 1900 in Virginia.
Helen Agnes Johnson was born during 1838 in Maryland. She died during 1895 in Virginia.
Hannah Sally Johnson was born circa 1841 in Harford County, Maryland.
Christina Ada Johnson was born during 1843 in Harford County, Maryland. She died in 1865 in Maryland.
Isabella Johnson was born about 1846 in Harford County, Maryland. She died in 1885 in Virginia.
Paul R. Johnson was born circa 1848 in Harford County, Maryland. He died in 1885 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
Lewis H. Johnson was born in 1852 in Maryland. He died in 1914 in Virginia.
Matilda M. Johnson was born in 1854 in Maryland. She died during 1854 in Harford County, Maryland.
Stephen Benjamin Johnson was born in 1857 in Harford County, Maryland. He died on 30 Jun 1917 in Virginia.
Adam Joshua Johnson was born in 1861 in Maryland.
Rachel C. Johnson was born during 1863 in Maryland. She died on 24 Jul 1942 in Monroe County, New York.

Monday, August 6, 2007

Benjamin Johnson and Sally Ray

Benjamin Johnson was born in 1821 in Edwards County, Illinois. He died during 1867 in Iowa.

Benjamin married Sally Ray circa 1845 in Edwards County, Illinois. Sally was born in 1823 in Edwards County, Illinois. She died in 1862 in Iowa.

They had the following children:

Esther Virginia Johnson was born circa 1847 in Illinois. She died on 14 Jan 1931 in Red River County, Texas.
Betty B. Johnson was born about 1851 in Edwards County, Illinois. She died on 18 Jul 1912 in Red River County, Texas.
Andrew C. Johnson was born in 1854 in Illinois. He died on 15 Sep 1921 in Texas.
Susan Grace Johnson was born about 1858 in Iowa. She died circa 1892 in Nebraska.

Sunday, August 5, 2007

Reuben Johnson and Agnes

Reuben Johnson was born on 13 Jul 1826 in Christian County, Kentucky. He died in 1866 in Piatt County, Illinois.

Reuben married Agnes about 1847 in Kentucky. Agnes was born on 31 Aug 1827 in Kentucky. She died on 11 Aug 1882 in Piatt County, Illinois.

They had the following children:

Sarah S. Johnson was born circa 1849 in Christian County, Kentucky. She died on 16 Oct 1931 in Posey County, Indiana.
Ann Agnes Johnson was born in 1852 in Kentucky. She died on 19 Jul 1942 in Posey County, Indiana.
Esther L. Johnson was born in 1855 in Kentucky. She died in 1888 in Posey County, Indiana.
Frank Arthur Johnson was born in 1857 in Piatt County, Illinois. He died in 1857 in Illinois.
Daniel A. Johnson was born during 1860 in Piatt County, Illinois.
Matthew R. Johnson was born in 1862 in Illinois. He died on 12 Jan 1937 in Posey County, Indiana.
Lewis J. Johnson was born on 2 Feb 1865 in Illinois. He died on 16 Aug 1897 in Indiana.

The ancestry of this family was only proven using DNA testing. It is worth considering because all paper trails end at some time.

Saturday, August 4, 2007

Frederick Johnson and Susan Finch

Frederick Johnson was born on 27 Apr 1839 in Kentucky. He died on 28 Dec 1907 in Illinois.

Frederick married Susan Finch about 1861 in Madison County, Kentucky. Susan was born in 1842 in Kentucky. She died circa 1909 in Illinois.

They had the following children:

Frederick Stevens Johnson was born circa 1863 in Kentucky. He died circa 1863 in Madison County, Kentucky.
Violet Harriet Johnson was born in 1866 in Madison County, Kentucky. She died in 1924 in Grant County, Kentucky.
Charles Matthew Johnson was born in 1869 in Kentucky. He died in 1934 in Cobb County, Georgia.
David M. Johnson was born in 1871 in Madison County, Kentucky. He died in 1926 in Kentucky.
Nancy H. Johnson was born on 28 Jan 1874 in Kentucky. She died on 3 Dec 1932 in Madison County, Kentucky.
Joshua D. Johnson was born about 1874 in Madison County, Kentucky. He died on 19 May 1930 in Madison County, Kentucky.
Martha B. Johnson was born about 1877 in Kentucky. She died on 4 Feb 1964 in Kentucky.
Benjamin F. Johnson was born on 17 Jan 1881 in Kentucky. He died in 1928 in Madison County, Kentucky.
Amanda N. Johnson was born in 1884 in Kentucky. She died on 14 Nov 1965 in Madison County, Kentucky.
Leonard Martin Johnson was born on 27 Dec 1887 in Kentucky. He died on 29 Jan 1981 in Madison County, Kentucky.

Stephen Andrews and Nathan Ash.

Friday, August 3, 2007

Reuben Johnson and Catherine Draper

Reuben Johnson was born in 1801 in Lunenburg County, Virginia. He died about 1838 in Ohio.

Reuben married Catherine Draper on 30 Jan 1822 in Lunenburg County, Virginia. Catherine was born in 1803 in Lunenburg County, Virginia. She died in 1877 in Ohio.

They had the following children:

Sarah Johnson was born in 1823 in Lunenburg County, Virginia. She died on 12 Sep 1902 in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Edith Johnson was born on 10 Jul 1826 in Lunenburg County, Virginia.
Paula Johnson was born about 1829 in Lunenburg County, Virginia. She died about 1898 in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Stephen M. Johnson was born about 1832 in Lunenburg County, Virginia. He died in 1889 in Pennsylvania.
Aaron C. Johnson was born in 1834 in Lunenburg County, Virginia.
Abraham F. Johnson was born about 1837 in Lunenburg County, Virginia. He died in 1926 in Pennsylvania.

Thursday, August 2, 2007

Hiram J. Johnson and Edith Sally

Hiram J. Johnson was born about 1834 in Michigan. He died about 1890 in Missouri.

Hiram married Edith Sally in 1856 in Barry County, Michigan. Edith was born in 1837 in Barry County, Michigan. She died in 1916 in Missouri.

They had the following children:

Rebecca R. Johnson was born in 1859 in Barry County, Michigan.
Mildred Ruth Johnson was born in 1862 in Michigan. She died on 27 Apr 1944 in Illinois.
Robert A. Johnson was born circa 1865 in Barry County, Michigan. He died on 23 Oct 1945 in Illinois.
Isabella Johnson was born circa 1865 in Barry County, Michigan. She died in 1927 in Stark County, Illinois.
Rufus W. Johnson was born in 1868 in Barry County, Michigan.
Harriet N. Johnson was born on 7 Jun 1871 in Missouri. She died in 1917 in Dent County, Missouri.
Caroline C. Johnson was born in 1875 in Missouri. She died on 15 Dec 1948 in Stark County, Illinois.
Abraham Jesse Johnson was born about 1878 in Clark County, Missouri. He died on 4 Jan 1914 in Stark County, Illinois.
Edward P. Johnson was born in 1881 in Missouri. He died on 29 Jan 1913 in Stark County, Illinois.
Sophia F. Johnson was born in 1881 in Missouri. She died on 3 Sep 1968 in Stark County, Illinois.

Daniel Albright and Joshua Alexander.

Paul Charles Johnson and Barbara F. Bowen

Paul Charles Johnson was born circa 1834 in Pennsylvania. He died in 1927 in Michigan.

Paul married Barbara F. Bowen in 1854 in Pennsylvania. Barbara was born about 1837 in Pennsylvania. She died circa 1869 in Michigan.

They had the following children:

Helen A. Johnson was born in 1857 in Pennsylvania.
Betty I. Johnson was born in 1860 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. She died on 16 Sep 1940 in Wayne County, Indiana.
George Johnson was born about 1862 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. He died on 14 Jan 1934 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
Mildred C. Johnson was born in 1865 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. She died in 1928 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
Rose Johnson was born about 1868 in Pennsylvania. She died on 28 Mar 1959 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

What is DNA?

DNA is quickly becoming an important part of the study of genealogy. Some people estimate that about 10% of surnames are changed because of a non-paternity event.

Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Jacob Johnson and Nancy Sykes

Jacob Johnson was born circa 1818 in Virginia. He died circa 1872 in Idaho.

Jacob married Nancy Sykes during 1843 in Virginia. Nancy was born on 20 Oct 1821 in Botetourt County, Virginia. She died in 1899 in Idaho.

They had the following children:

Amanda Johnson was born in 1845 in Virginia. She died in 1911 in Kentucky.
Richard M. Johnson was born in 1848 in Virginia. He died about 1848 in Botetourt County, Virginia.
James N. Johnson was born circa 1850 in Botetourt County, Virginia. He died in 1908 in Adair County, Kentucky.
Michael Adam Johnson was born in 1853 in Kootenai County, Idaho. He died in 1926 in Oregon.
Peter K. Johnson was born in 1853 in Kootenai County, Idaho. He died on 12 May 1920 in Kentucky.
Agnes H. Johnson was born about 1857 in Idaho. She died on 14 Apr 1937 in El Dorado County, California.
Francis B. Johnson was born in 1857 in Kootenai County, Idaho. He died on 25 Jul 1933 in Wasco County, Oregon.
Theodore J. Johnson was born about 1859 in Idaho. He died in 1918 in Oregon.
Sarah A. Johnson was born in 1861 in Kootenai County, Idaho. She died on 18 Jan 1935 in Adair County, Kentucky.
Ruth I. Johnson was born in 1861 in Kootenai County, Idaho. She died in 1927 in Washington.
David Johnson was born in 1861 in Idaho. He died about 1861 in Idaho.

What is DNA?

DNA testing is the best way to establish paternal relationships.

Jesse Johnson and Edith Moore

Jesse Johnson was born in 1809 in Bristol County, Rhode Island. He died during 1847 in Madison County, Virginia.

Jesse married Edith Moore about 1830 in New Hampshire. Edith was born about 1812 in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. She died during 1902 in Madison County, Virginia.

They had the following children:

Isaac H. Johnson was born about 1832 in New Hampshire. He died in 1898 in Vermont.
Ada Johnson was born about 1836 in New Hampshire. She died in 1836 in New Hampshire.
Frederick Theodore Johnson was born on 24 Apr 1839 in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
Charlotte Johnson was born in 1842 in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. She died on 11 Oct 1924 in Vermont.
Frances G. Johnson was born in 1845 in New Hampshire. She died on 17 Feb 1883 in Vermont.

Benjamin Noble and Martha Potts lived in Virginia before moving to Georgia.