Who was Joseph Johnson?

Joseph Johnson (1776–1855) was born in York, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Harrison, Van Wert, Ohio, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Johnson 1776–1855

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 23 May 1776 · York, Pennsylvania, United States

Died 29 Jul 1855 · Harrison, Van Wert, Ohio, United States

Father Abel Johnson

Mother Anne Alexander

Siblings Benjamin Johnson, Ephraim 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 1776, Joseph Johnson entered the world in York, Pennsylvania, United States, born to abel johnson and anne alexander. Joseph Johnson passed away in 1855 in Harrison, Van Wert, Ohio, United States.

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Life Timeline

1776

Birth of Joseph Johnson in York, Pennsylvania, United States

Birth

1855

Death of Joseph Johnson in Harrison, Van Wert, Ohio, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Johnson

This ancestor line traces from Canterbury, Kentshire, ENGLAND (1571) to York, York, Pennsylvania, United States (1776) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Johnson (1776–1855) was born in York, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Harrison, Van Wert, Ohio, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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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