Who was Samuel Johnson?

Samuel Johnson (1898–1976) was born in Clark Township, Clinton, Ohio, USA and died in Hemet, Riverside, California, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel George Johnson 1898–1976

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 Sep 1898 · Clark Township, Clinton, Ohio, USA

Died 30 Nov 1976 · Hemet, Riverside, California, USA

Father Andrew Hampton Johnson

Mother Lucy Jane Sharp

Siblings Myron Theodore Johnson Sr, Reba Mabel Johnson, Stanley Edward Johnson, Thomas Hampton Johnson

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Researchers connected through Samuel Johnson 1898–1976

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Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Hampton Johnson

Lucy Jane Sharp

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1898, Samuel George Johnson entered the world in Clark Township, Clinton, Ohio, USA, born to andrew hampton johnson and lucy jane sharp. Samuel George Johnson passed away in 1976 in Hemet, Riverside, California, USA.

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1898

Birth of Samuel George Johnson in Clark Township, Clinton, Ohio, USA

Birth

1976

Death of Samuel George Johnson in Hemet, Riverside, California, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Johnson

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden, Yorkshire, England (1450) to Clark Township, Clinton, Ohio, USA (1898) across 16 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Johnson (1898–1976) was born in Clark Township, Clinton, Ohio, USA and died in Hemet, Riverside, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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 16 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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