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Walter Claston Johnson 1901–1988

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Walter Johnson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 6 Aug 1901 · Oates, Reynolds County, Missouri, USA
Died 7 Oct 1988 · Salem, Dent, Missouri, USA
Father Laura Angeline Myers
Children Deloris Alma Johnson

Researchers connected through Walter Johnson 1901–1988

and 1 more tree owner connected with Walter Johnson 1901–1988

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

Walter Claston Johnson was born in 1901 in Oates, Reynolds County, Missouri, USA, the child of laura angeline myers. Walter Claston Johnson had children including deloris alma johnson. Walter Claston Johnson passed away in 1988 in Salem, Dent, Missouri, USA.

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Life Timeline

1901
Birth of Walter Claston Johnson in Oates, Reynolds County, Missouri, USA
Birth
1988
Death of Walter Claston Johnson in Salem, Dent, Missouri, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Walter Johnson

This ancestor line traces from Parkham, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1510) to Oates, Reynolds County, Missouri, USA (1901) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Walter Johnson (1901–1988) was born in Oates, Reynolds County, Missouri, USA and died in Salem, Dent, Missouri, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Walter 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 12 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.

Walter Johnson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Walter Claston Johnson PTP
1901–1988
Oates, Reynolds County, Missouri, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Walter Johnson's Descendants

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Walter Claston Johnson PTP 1901–1988