Who was Emily Johnson?

Emily Johnson (1853–1926) was born in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA and died in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Emily in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 15 generations of this lineage.

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Emily Johnson 1853–1926

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 31 Aug 1853 · Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA

Died 18 Jun 1926 · Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA

Father Philo Johnson

Mother Speedy Experience Alemeda Brown

Spouse Joseph Wightman

Children Dora May Wightman, Emily Minnett Wightman, Evaline Ladell Wightman, Joseph Alton Wightman, Lillian Alice Wightman, Martha Wightman, Orin Lynn Wightman, Philo Charles Wightman, Wayland Roger Wightman, William David Will Wightman

Siblings Celestia Adelaide Johnson, Hannah Mosley Johnson, Melissa Johnson, Philo Johnson, Rueben William Johnson, Speedy Alice Johnson

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Immediate Family

Parents

Philo Johnson

Speedy Experience Alemeda Brown

Spouse(s)

Joseph Wightman

Children

Dora May Wightman

Emily Minnett Wightman

Evaline Ladell Wightman

Joseph Alton Wightman

Lillian Alice Wightman

Martha Wightman

Orin Lynn Wightman

Philo Charles Wightman

Wayland Roger Wightman

William David Will Wightman

Biography

The story of Emily Johnson began in 1853 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA. Emily Johnson married joseph wightman, and had children including dora may wightman, emily minnett wightman, evaline ladell wightman, joseph alton wightman, lillian alice wightman, martha wightman, orin lynn wightman, philo charles wightman, wayland roger wightman, william david will wightman. Emily Johnson passed away in 1926 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA.

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1853

Birth of Emily Johnson in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA

Birth

1926

Death of Emily Johnson in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Emily Johnson

This ancestor line traces from Stanton Quinton, Wiltshire, , England (1445) to Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA (1853) across 15 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Emily Johnson (1853–1926) was born in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA and died in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Emily 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 15 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.