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Benjamin W Johns 1820–1893 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1820

Birth Location: Knox County, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 10 Jan 1893

Death Location: Paradise, Kentucky, USA

Father: Samuel Sr

Mother: Nancy B

Spouse(s): Mary Baker, Catherine Priest

Children(s): Hugh John, Francis Johns, James Johns, William Johns, Samuel Johns, Malinda Johns, Elizabeth Johns, Mary Johns, Joseph Johns, Rachel Johns, William Johns, Joe Johns, Benjamin Johns

The story of Benjamin W Johns began in 1820 in Knox County, Tennessee, United States. In 1820, Benjamin W Johns resided in Warren, Kentucky, United States. Benjamin W Johns married Catherine M Priest, Mary E Baker, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Johns, Elizabeth Ann Johns, Francis Alexander Johns, Hugh John, James M Johns, Joe H John Johns, Joseph Johns, Malinda J Johns, Mary H Johns, Rachel Ann Johns, Samuel Timothy Johns, William Johns, William Robert Johns. Benjamin W Johns passed away in 1893 in Paradise, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin W Johns began in 1820 in Knox County, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1820, Benjamin W Johns resided in Warren, Kentucky, United States.
  • Benjamin W Johns married Catherine M Priest, Mary E Baker, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Johns, Elizabeth Ann Johns, Francis Alexander Johns, Hugh John, James M Johns, Joe H John Johns, Joseph Johns, Malinda J Johns, Mary H Johns, Rachel Ann Johns, Samuel Timothy Johns, William Johns, William Robert Johns.
  • Benjamin W Johns passed away in 1893 in Paradise, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Sr
1776–1850
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
SS
Nancy B
1790–1850
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
NB

Spouses(s)

Mary Baker
1818–
Birth Location: Tennessee
MB
Catherine Priest
1831–
Birth Location: Holmes, Ohio, USA
CP

Children(s)

Hugh John
1859–1924
Birth Location: Tennessee
HJ
Francis Johns
1847–
Birth Location: Bradley County, Tennessee, USA
FJ
James Johns
1852–1930
Birth Location: Bradley County, Tennessee, USA
JJ
William Johns
1856–
Birth Location: Bradley County, Tennessee, USA
WJ
Samuel Johns
1850–1918
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
SJ
Malinda Johns
1848–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
MJ
Elizabeth Johns
1844–1900
Birth Location: Tennessee
EJ
Mary Johns
1859–1896
Birth Location: Missouri, United States
MJ
Joseph Johns
1853–1881
Birth Location: Iowa
JJ
Rachel Johns
1854–1933
Birth Location: Iowa
RJ
William Johns
1864–1937
Birth Location: Missouri
WJ
Joe Johns
1864–1933
Birth Location: MISSOURI
JJ
Benjamin Johns
1860–1936
Birth Location: Missouri, United States of America
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Benjamin Johns's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Johns
1820–1893
Birth Place: Knox County, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Samuel Johns Sr
1776–1850
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Nancy B
1790–1850
Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Zephaniah (Johns) Sr.
1750–1830
Craven, South Carolina
Margaret (Elizabeth) Loftin
1752–1830
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
Barbara (Lydia) Miller
1770–1848
Quemahoning, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
David John
1716–1764
Mary Moore
1680–1777
Cornelius Loftin
1714–1790
Sarah Johnson
1720–1763
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jones
1682–1760
Ann Chamness
1685–1759
Lewis Moore
1706–1779
Blandana Risdon
1714–1777
Cornelius Loftin
1683–1762
Rachel Herring
1698–1750

Benjamin Johns's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (W) Johns (1820–10 Jan 1893) m. Mary (E.) Baker (abt 1818–) m. Catherine (M) Priest (07 Nov 1831–)
  1. 1. Hugh John 1859–1924 m. Cordelia ("Delia" Harvey) Hampton 1845–1935 m. Nevada Reunion 1877–1945
    1. 1. William ("Willie" Aaron) Johns 1895–1962
    2. 2. Ben Johns 1899–1971
    3. 3. Anna Harvey 1900–
  2. 2. Francis (Alexander) Johns 1847– m. Mary (Emeline) Pierce 1853–
    1. 1. Mary Johns 1869–
    2. 2. Emily Johns 1869–
    3. 3. Jesse (F.) Johns 1878–1923 m. Florence (Ann) Johns 1885–1955
      1. 1. Garland (Samuel) Johns 1909–1958 m. Marie (Cardin) Johns 1913–1996
        1. 1. Sammy (Reginald) Johns 1946–2013
        2. 2. Demurris (Rosemary) Finchum 1931–2014
    4. 4. Francis (Emma) Johns 1870–1914 m. James (Grant) Starr 1866–1955
      1. 1. Willie (B) Wright 1904–1989
      2. 2. Lanie Starr 1911–
      3. 3. Frances (Emma Fannie Starr) Blevins 1894–1987
      4. 4. Louis Starr 1911–1967
      5. 5. Effie (M) Starr 1900–1977
      6. 6. Luther (Johns) Starr 1908–1979
      7. 7. James (Burn) Starr 1900–1968
      8. 8. Ada (May (STARR)) Denton 1887–1909
      9. 9. Sarah (Elizabeth Sally) Starr 1888–1960
      10. 10. Jesse (L.) Starr 1893–1971 m. Josephus (S.) Crawford 1870–1949
        1. 1. Charles (Hubert) Crawford 1916–1926
        2. 2. Velma Crawford 1902–
        3. 3. Helen Miller 1918–1999
      11. 11. Oda Starr 1887–
    5. 5. Washington (E.) Johns 1879–1929
    6. 6. Annie Johns 1872–
    7. 7. Thomas (W.) Johns 1874–1924
  3. 3. James (M) Johns 1852–1930 m. Elsie (E) Nash 1860–
    1. 1. ETTA (MAY) JOHNS 1876– m. Bert Dettner 1873–
      1. 1. Pearl (Estelle) Latimer 1899–1926
  4. 4. William Johns 1856–
  5. 5. Samuel (Timothy) Johns 1850–1918 m. Sallie (M L) Hope 1860–
    1. 1. James (H.) Johnes 1875–
    2. 2. Polley (E.) Johnes 1879–
  6. 6. Malinda (J.) Johns 1848– m. James (E) Mercer 1844–1929
    1. 1. Joseph (A) Mercer 1868–
    2. 2. John (Calvin) Mercer 1868–1936
    3. 3. Absolum Mercer 1872–
    4. 4. Thomas Mercer 1876–1955 m. Stella (Clara) Thomas 1889–1972
      1. 1. Roy (L) Mercer 1906–1995 m. Ila (Juanita) Stewart 1913–1992
      2. 2. Raymond Mercer 1911–1993
      3. 3. Willard Mercer 1918–1995
      4. 4. Ernest (C) Mercer 1921–1991
      5. 5. Melvin (Thomas) Mercer 1925–1934
      6. 6. Charles (William) Mercer 1906–
    5. 5. Anna Mercer 1879–
  7. 7. Elizabeth (Ann) Johns 1844–1900 m. William (A) Barnes 1839–1870 m. Thomas (A) Taylor 1815–1900
    1. 1. Emeline Barnes 1867–1937 m. Elisha (Nathan) Fullerton 1863–1913
      1. 1. Eura Fullerton 1901–
      2. 2. Carrie (Mammie) Fullerton 1904–
      3. 3. Montie (Guthrie) Fullerton 1908–1973
      4. 4. Laura (Ona) Fullerton 1890–1969
      5. 5. Edgar (Lee) Fullerton 1888–1954
      6. 6. Herman (Faith) Fullerton 1893–1897
      7. 7. Rual (Wood) Fullerton 1898–1900
      8. 8. Cleo (Kirkland) Fullerton 1905–
      9. 9. Lucenia (I.) Fullerton 1890–
    2. 2. James (P) Barnes 1869–
    3. 3. Mary (F) Taylor 1861–
    4. 4. Anna Taylor 1864–
    5. 5. David (Frank) Taylor 1877–
    6. 6. Ladossa Taylor 1879–
    7. 7. Lulu Taylor 1881–
    8. 8. Lucenia Taylor 1886–
    9. 9. Lavina (A) Taylor 1886–
  8. 8. Mary (H.) Johns 1859–1896
  9. 9. Joseph Johns 1853–1881
  10. 10. Rachel (Ann) Johns 1854–1933
  11. 11. William (Robert) Johns 1864–1937
  12. 12. Joe (H. (John)) Johns 1864–1933
  13. 13. Benjamin (Franklin) Johns 1860–1936 m. Lola (Caldonia) Burks 1871–1954
    1. 1. Nora (Bell) Martin 1888–1971
    2. 2. Boone Johns 1903–1964
    3. 3. Charles (Benjaman) Johns 1891–1919
    4. 4. Robbert (Wilson) Johns 1905–1916
    5. 5. William (Edward) Johns 1891–1931
    6. 6. Oscar (Sampson) Johns 1897–1969
    7. 7. Edgar (Burks) Johns 1894–1966

Benjamin Johns's Timeline

10 Records

1820
1820
Birth of Benjamin W Johns in Knox, Tennessee, United States
Knox, Tennessee, United States
1820
1820
Birth of Benjamin W Johns in Knox County, Tennessee, United States
Knox County, Tennessee, United States
1820
1820
Benjamin W Johns resided here in Warren, Kentucky, United States
Warren, Kentucky, United States
1840
1840
Age 20
Benjamin W Johns resided here in Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 30
Benjamin W Johns resided here in Subdivision 2, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Subdivision 2, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 30
Benjamin W Johns resided here in Subdivision 26, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
Subdivision 26, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860-1867
Age 40
Benjamin W Johns resided here in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 50
Benjamin W Johns resided here in District 1, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 60
Benjamin W Johns resided here in District 24, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
District 24, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
1893
10 Jan 1893
Age 73
Death of Benjamin W Johns in Kentucky, United States
Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Knox, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Knox County, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 1, Bradley, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1515; Page: 265A; Family History Library Film: 553014
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: M653_388; Page: 642; Family History Library Film: 803388
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 5048.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: JDM
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 2, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: M432_214; Page: 248A; Image: 536

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Warren, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Warren, Kentucky; Page: 31; NARA Roll: M33_28; Image: 43

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Russellville, Logan, Kentucky; Page: 226; Family History Library Film: 0007829

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 2, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 2, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: M432_214; Page: 248A; Image: 536

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 26, Bradley, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860-1867
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: M653_388; Page: 642; Family History Library Film: 803388
    [2] Report of the adjutant general of the state of Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 1, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1870; Census Place: Peoria, Franklin, Kansas; Archive Collection Number: T1130; Roll: 10; Page: 3; Line: 1; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 1, Bradley, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1515; Page: 265A; Family History Library Film: 553014

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 24, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1893
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: Headstones Provided for Deceased Union CIVIL War Veterans, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General; Record Group Number: 92; Series Number: M1845

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Paradise, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Headstones Provided for Deceased Union CIVIL War Veterans, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General; Record Group Number: 92; Series Number: M1845
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