Who was Edward Johnson?

Edward Johnson (1598–1672) was born in Herne Hill, Kent, England and died in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edward Johnson 1598–1672

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 Sep 1598 · Herne Hill, Kent, England

Died 23 Apr 1672 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Father William Johnson

Mother Susan Porredge

Spouse Susan Muntter

Children John Johnson

Siblings Bartholomew Johnson, Catherine Johnson, Daniel Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, George Johnson, John Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Thomas Johnson, William Johnson

Records

Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes … Handy Book of American Authors, … U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Web: Massachusetts, Find A Grave … North America, Family Histories England, Select Births and Christenings Northamptonshire, England, Church of England … England, Select Essex Parish Registers Massachusetts Applications of Freemen, 1630-91 Ancestry.com, U.S. and Canada, Passenger … Armstrong Amy, comp, Boston, Massachusetts, … Godfrey Memorial Library comp., American … , Ancestry Family Trees (N.p.: … Sanborn Melinde Lutz, comp, Middlesex …

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Biography

In 1598, Edward Johnson entered the world in Herne Hill, Kent, England, born to william johnson and susan porredge. Edward Johnson married susan muntter, and had children including john johnson. Edward Johnson passed away in 1672 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22
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Record Handy Book of American Authors, 1907
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Burial Records Web: Massachusetts, Find A Grave Index, 1620-2013
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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Church Records England, Select Essex Parish Registers
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Record Massachusetts Applications of Freemen, 1630-91
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Record Ancestry.com, U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index , 1500s-1900s (N.p.: Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc;, n.d.)
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Record Armstrong Amy, comp, Boston, Massachusetts, 1913 Harvard University A lumni Directory (N.p.: Name: The Generations Network, Inc.;, n.d.)
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Record Godfrey Memorial Library comp., American Genealogical-Biographical I ndex (AGBI) (N.p.: Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc;, n.d.)
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Record , Ancestry Family Trees (N.p.: Name: Online publication - Provo, U T, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by A ncestry members.;, n.d.)
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Record Sanborn Melinde Lutz, comp, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Deponent s, 1649-1700 (N.p.: Name: The Generations Network, Inc.;, n.d.)

Life Timeline

1598

Birth of Edward Johnson in Herne Hill, Kent, England

Birth

1598

Edward Johnson was baptized in Canterbury, Kent, England

Baptism

1598

Edward Johnson was christened in St. George, Canterbury, Kent, England

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1672

Death of Edward Johnson in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Johnson

This ancestor line traces from Canterbury, Kent, England (1559) to Herne Hill, Cantebury, Kent, England (1598) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Johnson (1598–1672) was born in Herne Hill, Kent, England and died in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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