Who was Joel Johnson?

Joel Johnson (1778–1857) was born in Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States and died in Franklin, Polk, Iowa, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joel Johnson 1778–1857

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 17 May 1778 · Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States

Died 30 Apr 1857 · Franklin, Polk, Iowa, United States

Father Abel Johnson

Mother Anne Alexander

Siblings Amos Johnson, Ann Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, Elias Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Ephraim Johnson, Isaac Johnson, Jacob Johnson, John Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Josiah Johnson, Margaret Johnson, Nancy Johnson, Rachel Johnson, William Johnson

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Immediate Family

Parents

Abel Johnson

Anne Alexander

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1778, Joel Johnson entered the world in Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States, born to abel johnson and anne alexander. Joel Johnson passed away in 1857 in Franklin, Polk, Iowa, United States.

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Life Timeline

1778

Birth of Joel Johnson in Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States

Birth

1857

Death of Joel Johnson in Franklin, Polk, Iowa, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joel Johnson

This ancestor line traces from Canterbury, Kentshire, ENGLAND (1571) to Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States (1778) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joel Johnson (1778–1857) was born in Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States and died in Franklin, Polk, Iowa, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Joel 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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