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Donald Lester Johnson 1924–1998 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Jul 1924

Birth Location: Surprise, Jackson County, Indiana

Death Date: 7 Apr 1998

Death Location: Hanford, Kings County, California

Father: Harry Johnson

Mother: Mamie Herzig

Spouse(s): Louise Johnson

Children(s):

The story of Donald Lester Johnson began in 1924 in Surprise, Jackson County, Indiana. In 1930, Donald Lester Johnson resided in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA. In 1942, Donald Lester Johnson resided in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA. Donald Lester Johnson married Louise D Johnson, and had children including Lana Frances Johnson. Donald Lester Johnson passed away in 1998 in Hanford, Kings County, California.

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Biography

  • The story of Donald Lester Johnson began in 1924 in Surprise, Jackson County, Indiana.
  • In 1930, Donald Lester Johnson resided in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1942, Donald Lester Johnson resided in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA.
  • Donald Lester Johnson married Louise D Johnson, and had children including Lana Frances Johnson.
  • Donald Lester Johnson passed away in 1998 in Hanford, Kings County, California.

Immediate Family

Parents

Harry Johnson
1897–1960
Birth Location: Ohio
HJ
Mamie Herzig
1901–1973
Birth Location: Indiana
MH

Spouses(s)

Louise Johnson
1920–1962
Birth Location: Switzerland
LJ

Children(s)

Donald Johnson's Ancestors

Self
Donald Johnson
1924–1998
Birth Place: Surprise, Jackson County, Indiana
Parents
Harry L Johnson
1897–1960
Ohio
Mamie (L.) Herzig
1901–1973
Indiana
Grandparents
Charles (S) Johnson
1862–1932
Ross Co, Ohio
Mary Dixon
1872–1957
Sweeden
Alex Ferguson
1876–1955
Jackson, Jackson, Indiana, United States
Sarah (Irene) Ferguson
1882–1961
Brownstown Jackson County, Indiana
Great-Grandparents
Noah Johnson
1838–1902
Elizabeth Watts
1834–1863
Nathaniel Ferguson
1845–1912
Prudence Acton
1853–1908
William Cockerham
1865–1932
Nancy Cockerham
1864–1949
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Johnson
1814–1840
Jane Horner
1818–1855
William Acton
1828–1880
Nancy (Acton)
1830–1906
James Cockerham
1837–1882
Nancy Cockerham
1843–1921
Wells Matlock
1829–1911
Mary Matlock
1825–1912

Donald Johnson's Timeline

4 Records

1924
31 Jul 1924
Birth of Donald Lester Johnson in Surprise, Jackson County, Indiana
Surprise, Jackson County, Indiana
1930
1930
Age 6
Donald Lester Johnson resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1942
1942
Age 18
Donald Lester Johnson resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1998
7 Apr 1998
Age 74
Death of Donald Lester Johnson in Hanford, Kings County, California
Hanford, Kings County, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Jul 1924
    Event Place: Surprise, Jackson County, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 395
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 313-16-2233; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0168; FHL microfilm: 2340349
    [5] Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0168; FHL microfilm: 2340349

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 395

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1968
    Event Place: Elmira, New York
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Star-Gazette - 18 Jul 1968 - Page 24, Marriage of Johnson / Ellis 18 Jul 1968

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1998-04-08
    Event Place: Hanford, California
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Hanford Sentinel - 1998-04-08 - Page 2, Obituary for Donald L Johnson (Aged 73) 1998-04-08

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1998
    Event Place: Hanford, Kings County, California
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 313-16-2233; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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