Who was Joel Johnson?

Joel Johnson (1783–1836) was born in Monmouth County, New Jersey and died in Monmouth County, New Jersey. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joel Johnson 1783–1836

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Aug 1783 · Monmouth County, New Jersey

Died 25 May 1836 · Monmouth County, New Jersey

Father William Houston 5Th Gr Johnson

Mother Elizabeth 5Th Gr Longstreet

Siblings Hannah Sarah Johnson, James Joseph Longstreet Johnson, John Johnson, Jonathan Johnson Sr, Joseph C Johnson, Lueretia Lucretia 4Th Gr Johnson, Lydia Liddy Johnson, Neomy Naomi Johnson, Samuel Johnson, Sarah Johnson, William E Johnson

Records

U.S., Sons of the American … Ancestry.com - http://www.Ancestry.com - Ancestry …

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Houston 5Th Gr Johnson

Elizabeth 5Th Gr Longstreet

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1783, Joel Johnson entered the world in Monmouth County, New Jersey, born to william houston 5th gr johnson and elizabeth 5th gr longstreet. Joel Johnson passed away in 1836 in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Sources

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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record Ancestry.com - http://www.Ancestry.com - Ancestry Family Trees - Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. - This information comes from 1 or more individual Ancestry Family Tree files. This source citation points you to a current version of those files. Note: The owners of these tree files may have removed or changed information since this source citation was created. - Ancestry Family Trees - http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=3050489&pid=13836

Life Timeline

1783

Birth of Joel Johnson in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Birth

1836

Death of Joel Johnson in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joel Johnson

This ancestor line traces from Zweickirchen, Kusel, Rheinbayern, Pfalz, Germany (1469) to Netherlands (1748) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joel Johnson (1783–1836) was born in Monmouth County, New Jersey and died in Monmouth County, New Jersey. 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 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 8 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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