Who was Edward Johnson?

Edward Johnson (1658–1725) was born in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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Edward Johnson 1658–1725

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 19 Mar 1658 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 7 Aug 1725 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Father William Johnson

Mother Esther Wiswall

Spouse Abigail Gardner

Children Abigail Johnson, Benjamen Johnson, Ebenezer Johnson, Edward Johnson, Esther Johnson, Hannah Anna Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Levi J Johnson, Mary Johnson, Sarah Johnson, William Johnson

Siblings Abigail Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, Ebenezer Johnson, Edward Johnson, Esther Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Josiah Johnson, Susanna Johnson, William Johnson Ii

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Biography

The story of Edward Johnson began in 1658 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Edward Johnson married abigail gardner, sarah walker, and had children including abigail johnson, benjamen johnson, ebenezer johnson, edward johnson, esther johnson, hannah anna johnson, joseph johnson, levi j johnson, mary johnson, sarah johnson, william johnson. Edward Johnson passed away in 1725 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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1658

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

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1687

Edward Johnson was married in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Marriage

1702

Edward Johnson was married in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Marriage

1725

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

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Johnson

This ancestor line traces from Dover, Kent, , England (1565) to Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1658) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Johnson (1658–1725) was born in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 8 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 8 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 4 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.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.