Who was Mattie Johnson?

Mattie Johnson (1911–1999) was born in Mississippi, USA and died in Sacramento, Sacramento, California, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mattie Mae Johnson 1911–1999

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 Feb 1911 · Mississippi, USA

Died 29 Nov 1999 · Sacramento, Sacramento, California, USA

Father Benjamin Franklin Johnson

Mother Nora Lee Tanner

Spouse C G Reed

Children Dorothy Larkin, Edward Carroll Larkin, William Austin Larkin

Siblings James C Johnson, Jesse Johnson, Timothy Jackson Johnson

Records

1920 United States Federal Census Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, … U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current U.S., Social Security Applications and … Arkansas, County Marriages Index

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Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Franklin Johnson

Nora Lee Tanner

Spouse(s)

C G Reed

William Carroll Larkin

Children

Dorothy Larkin

Edward Carroll Larkin

William Austin Larkin

Biography

Mattie Mae Johnson was born in 1911 in Mississippi, USA, the child of benjamin franklin johnson and nora lee tanner. In 1920, Mattie Mae Johnson resided in Energy, Clarke, Mississippi, USA. In 1933, Mattie Mae Johnson resided in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA. Mattie Mae Johnson married c g reed, william carroll larkin, and had children including dorothy larkin, edward carroll larkin, william austin larkin. Mattie Mae Johnson passed away in 1999 in Sacramento, Sacramento, California, USA.

Sources

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Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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Marriage Records Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993
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City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
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Newspaper U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
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Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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Marriage Records Arkansas, County Marriages Index

Life Timeline

1911

Birth of Mattie Mae Johnson in Mississippi, USA

Birth

1920

Mattie Mae Johnson resided here in Energy, Clarke, Mississippi, USA

Residence

1933

Mattie Mae Johnson resided here in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA

Residence

1999

Death of Mattie Mae Johnson in Sacramento, Sacramento, California, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mattie Johnson

This ancestor line traces from Alabama, USA (1846) to Mississippi, USA (1911) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mattie Johnson (1911–1999) was born in Mississippi, USA and died in Sacramento, Sacramento, California, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mattie 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 3 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.