Who was John Johnson?

John Johnson (1700–1750) was born in St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, USA and died in Goochland, Goochland/Emilia, Virginia, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Joseph Johnson 1700–1750

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 22 Jan 1700 · St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, USA

Died 30 Jul 1750 · Goochland, Goochland/Emilia, Virginia, USA

Father Michael Francis Johnson

Mother Sarah Watson

Siblings Agnes Margaret Johnson, Anne Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, Daniel Johnson, David Johnston, Dr John J James Johnson, Frances Fannie Fanny Johnson, Isaac Johnson, James Nathaniel Johnson, John Johns T On, Joseph Johnson, Mary Elizabeth Walker 14, Sarah Johnson, Stephen Benjamin Johnson

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Immediate Family

Parents

Michael Francis Johnson

Sarah Watson

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

John Joseph Johnson was born in 1700 in St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, USA, the child of michael francis johnson and sarah watson. John Joseph Johnson passed away in 1750 in Goochland, Goochland/Emilia, Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1700

Birth of John Joseph Johnson in St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, USA

Birth

1750

Death of John Joseph Johnson in Goochland, Goochland/Emilia, Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Johnson

This ancestor line traces from Holme-On-Spalding Moor, Yorkshire, , England (1502) to St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, USA (1700) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Johnson (1700–1750) was born in St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, USA and died in Goochland, Goochland/Emilia, Virginia, USA. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have John 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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