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Berry Adam Johnson SR. 1887–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Oct 1887

Birth Location: Hampton County, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 02/08/1972

Death Location: Savannah, Dawson, Georgia, USA

Father: James johnson

Mother: Janie Riley

Spouse(s): Mariah Capers

Children(s): Mamie johnson, James johnson, Harry johnson, Berry JR, Jannie johnson

In 1887, Berry Adam Johnson SR. entered the world in Hampton County, South Carolina, USA, born to James Cleveland Johnson And Janie L Riley. In 1900, Berry Adam Johnson SR. resided in Peeples, Hampton, South Carolina, USA. In 1916, Berry Adam Johnson SR. established residence. Berry Adam Johnson SR. married Mariah Capers, and had children including Berry Adam Johnson Jr, Harry Johnson, James Cleveland Johnson, Jannie Louise Johnson, Mamie Lavaughn Johnson. Berry Adam Johnson SR. passed away in 1972 in Savannah, Dawson, Georgia, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1887, Berry Adam Johnson SR. entered the world in Hampton County, South Carolina, USA, born to James Cleveland Johnson And Janie L Riley.
  • In 1900, Berry Adam Johnson SR. resided in Peeples, Hampton, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1916, Berry Adam Johnson SR. established residence.
  • Berry Adam Johnson SR. married Mariah Capers, and had children including Berry Adam Johnson Jr, Harry Johnson, James Cleveland Johnson, Jannie Louise Johnson, Mamie Lavaughn Johnson.
  • Berry Adam Johnson SR. passed away in 1972 in Savannah, Dawson, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James johnson
1853–1938
Birth Location: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
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Janie Riley
1863–1917
Birth Location: John's Island, Charleston County, SC
JR

Spouses(s)

Mariah Capers
1895–1965
Birth Location: Hampton County, South Carolina, USA
MC

Children(s)

Mamie johnson
1910–2004
Birth Location: Hampton, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
Mj
James johnson
1913–
Birth Location: Hampton County, South Carolina, USA
Jj
Harry johnson
1915–
Birth Location: Hampton County, South Carolina, USA
Hj
Berry JR
1916–1990
Birth Location: Hampton, Hampton, South Carolina
BJ
Jannie johnson
1918–1978
Birth Location: Hampton, South Carolina
Jj

Berry SR.'s Ancestors

Self
Berry SR.
1887–1972
Birth Place: Hampton County, South Carolina, USA
Parents
James Cleveland johnson
1853–1938
Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Janie (L) Riley
1863–1917
John's Island, Charleston County, SC
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Berry SR.'s Descendants

1.
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Berry (Adam Johnson) SR. (13 Oct 1887–02/08/1972) m. Mariah Capers (1895–03/10/1965)
  1. 1. Mamie (LaVaughn) johnson 1910–2004 m. Richard Woods 1907–
    1. 1. Marilyn Woods 1933–2016 m. Edward Werner 1932–1996
    2. 2. Sheila (Levaughn) Woods 1940–1990
  2. 2. James (Cleveland) johnson 1913–
  3. 3. Harry johnson 1915–
    1. 1. Sonny johnson –2011
  4. 4. Berry (Adam Johnson) JR 1916–1990 m. Isabell Heyward 1919–1980
  5. 5. Jannie (Louise) johnson 1918–1978

Berry SR.'s Timeline

8 Records

1887
13 Oct 1887
Birth of Berry Adam Johnson SR. in Hampton County, South Carolina, USA
Hampton County, South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
Berry Adam Johnson SR. resided here in Peeples, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
Peeples, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
1916
abt 1916
Age 29
Berry Adam Johnson SR. resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 43
Berry Adam Johnson SR. resided here in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Berry Adam Johnson SR. resided here in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia
Savannah, Chatham, Georgia
1940
1940
Age 53
Berry Adam Johnson SR. resided here in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA
1951
1951
Age 64
Berry Adam Johnson SR. resided here in Savannah, Georgia, USA
Savannah, Georgia, USA
1972
02/08/1972
Age 85
Death of Berry Adam Johnson SR. in Savannah, Dawson, Georgia, USA
Savannah, Dawson, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1887
    Event Place: Hampton County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Savannah, Chatham, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00652; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 25-67A
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Savannah, Chatham, Georgia; Page: 34A; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 2340079
    [3] Georgia, Death Index, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 003342
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 260-05-3669; Issue State: Georgia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Carolina; Registration County: Hampton; Roll: 1877667
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Peeples, Hampton, South Carolina; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1241531

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Peeples, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Peeples, Hampton, South Carolina; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1241531

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1916
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1917, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, SC; Birth Certificates; Year Range: 1916

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Savannah, Chatham, Georgia; Page: 34A; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 2340079

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Savannah, Chatham, Georgia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Savannah, Chatham, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00652; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 25-67A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Savannah, Chatham, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00652; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 25-67A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1951
    Event Place: Savannah, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chatham, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Death Index, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 003342

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hampton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Carolina; Registration County: Hampton; Roll: 1877667

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Georgia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02081972
    Event Place: Savannah, Dawson, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Death Index, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 003342
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 260-05-3669; Issue State: Georgia; Issue Date: Before 1951
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