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Alexander Johnson 1730–1817 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Jun 1730

Birth Location: Oxford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 8 Sep 1817

Death Location: Beacon Falls, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Father: Timothy Johnson

Mother: Abigail Brewster

Spouse(s): Hannah Riggs

Children(s): Ruth Johnson

In 1730, Alexander Johnson entered the world in Oxford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, born to Timothy Johnson And Abigail Brewster. In 1790, Alexander Johnson resided in Derby, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. Alexander Johnson married Hannah Riggs, and had children including Ruth Johnson. Alexander Johnson passed away in 1817 in Beacon Falls, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1730, Alexander Johnson entered the world in Oxford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, born to Timothy Johnson And Abigail Brewster.
  • In 1790, Alexander Johnson resided in Derby, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
  • Alexander Johnson married Hannah Riggs, and had children including Ruth Johnson.
  • Alexander Johnson passed away in 1817 in Beacon Falls, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Timothy Johnson
1693–1796
Birth Location: Derby, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
TJ
Abigail Brewster
1704–1773
Birth Location: Queens, New York, USA
AB

Spouses(s)

Hannah Riggs
1738–1803
Birth Location: Derby, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
HR

Children(s)

Ruth Johnson
1769–1804
Birth Location: Hinesburg, Chittenden, Vermont, USA
RJ

Alexander Johnson's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Johnson
1730–1817
Birth Place: Oxford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Timothy Johnson
1693–1796
Derby, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Abigail Brewster
1704–1773
Queens, New York, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alexander Johnson's Descendants

1.
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Alexander Johnson (22 Jun 1730–8 Sep 1817) m. Hannah Riggs (7 Nov 1738–18 Apr 1803)
  1. 1. Ruth Johnson 1769–1804 m. Thomas Leavenworth 1766–1850
    1. 1. Betsey Levenworth 1797–1850 m. David Straw 1790–1870
      1. 1. Albert Straw 1833–1875 m. Harriet Straw 1838–1918
        1. 1. Lilly (H) Randall 1860–1933 m. Daniel (Franklin) Randall 1857–1920
        2. 2. Bird Straw 1860–1937
        3. 3. Willie Straw 1857–1915
      2. 2. Minorva Straw 1820–1865
      3. 3. Gilbert Straw 1840–1863
      4. 4. Sally (Ann) Straw 1835–
      5. 5. Harriett (Prudence) Straw 1838–1892
      6. 6. Cynthia Straw 1842–1925
      7. 7. Calvin (S. Pvt) Straw 1823–1903

Alexander Johnson's Timeline

5 Records

1730
22 Jun 1730
Birth of Alexander Johnson in Derby, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Derby, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1730
22 Jun 1730
Birth of Alexander Johnson in Oxford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Oxford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1790
1790
Age 60
Alexander Johnson resided here in Derby, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Derby, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1817
08 Sep 1817
Age 87
Death of Alexander Johnson in Beacon Falls, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Beacon Falls, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1817
8 Sep 1817
Age 87
Death of Alexander Johnson in Oxford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Oxford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1730
    Event Place: Derby, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 131
    [3] Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index
    [4] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
    [5] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1730
    Event Place: Oxford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Derby, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Derby, New Haven, Connecticut; Series: M637; Roll: 1; Page: 100; Image: 198; Family History Library Film: 0568141

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 Sep 1817
    Event Place: Beacon Falls, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
    [2] Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Web: Connecticut, Find A Grave Index, 1636-2013

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Sep 1817
    Event Place: Oxford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Beacon Falls, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Connecticut, Find A Grave Index, 1636-2013
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