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Edgar LeRay Johnson 1843–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1843

Birth Location: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont

Death Date: 2 Jan 1915

Death Location: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont

Father: Elijah Johnson

Mother: Lois Bassett

Spouse(s): Clara Marshall

Children(s): Ella Johnson, Emerson Johnson, Clitus Johnson

In 1843, Edgar LeRay Johnson entered the world in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, born to Elijah W Johnson And Lois Damon Bassett. In 1850, Edgar LeRay Johnson resided in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, USA. In 1860, Edgar LeRay Johnson resided in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, United States. Edgar LeRay Johnson married Clara Melissa Marshall, and had children including Clitus E Johnson, Ella M Johnson, Emerson Leray Johnson. Edgar LeRay Johnson passed away in 1915 in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont.

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Biography

  • In 1843, Edgar LeRay Johnson entered the world in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, born to Elijah W Johnson And Lois Damon Bassett.
  • In 1850, Edgar LeRay Johnson resided in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, USA.
  • In 1860, Edgar LeRay Johnson resided in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, United States.
  • Edgar LeRay Johnson married Clara Melissa Marshall, and had children including Clitus E Johnson, Ella M Johnson, Emerson Leray Johnson.
  • Edgar LeRay Johnson passed away in 1915 in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elijah Johnson
1793–1867
Birth Location: Vermont
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Lois Bassett
1815–1910
Birth Location: Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont
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Spouses(s)

Clara Marshall
1849–1923
Birth Location: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
CM

Children(s)

Ella Johnson
1872–1911
Birth Location: Vermont
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Emerson Johnson
1874–1938
Birth Location: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
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Clitus Johnson
1878–1912
Birth Location: Vermont
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Edgar Johnson's Ancestors

Self
Edgar Johnson
1843–1915
Birth Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
Parents
Elijah W. Johnson
1793–1867
Vermont
Lois (Damon) Bassett
1815–1910
Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont
Grandparents
Zachariah Bassett
1794–1833
Bridgewater, Windsor, Vermont
Olive Rand
1797–1880
Westminster, Windham, Vermont
Great-Grandparents
Hayward Bassett
1754–1844
Lois Damon
1757–1813
Robert Rand
1750–1828
Emma Averill
1753–1799
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Seth Bassett
1715–1776
Mary Hayward
1718–1776
Noah Jr.
1723–1799
Hannah Merrifield
1737–

Edgar Johnson's Descendants

1.
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Edgar (LeRay) Johnson (Oct 1843–2 Jan 1915) m. Clara (Melissa) Marshall (22 Aug 1849–5 Oct 1923)
  1. 1. Ella (M.) Johnson 1872–1911 m. Lemuel (E.) Elmer 1870–1940
    1. 1. Esther (Victoria) Elmer 1895–1942 m. Robert (Daniel) Faunce 1894–1961 m. Orville (Chester) Duprey 1904–1994
      1. 1. Elmer (Chester) Duprey 1925–1935
      2. 2. Clara (Nell) Duprey 1926–1979 m. Francis (Russell) Reynolds 1932–2001
  2. 2. Emerson (LeRay) Johnson 1874–1938
  3. 3. Clitus (E.) Johnson 1878–1912 m. Phebe (A.) Holmes 1883–1960

Edgar Johnson's Timeline

9 Records

1843
Oct 1843
Birth of Edgar LeRay Johnson in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
1850
1850
Age 7
Edgar LeRay Johnson resided here in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, USA
Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, USA
1860
1860
Age 17
Edgar LeRay Johnson resided here in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, United States
Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, United States
1870
1870
Age 27
Edgar LeRay Johnson resided here in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, United States
Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, United States
1880
1880
Age 37
Edgar LeRay Johnson resided here in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, United States
Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, United States
1900
1900
Age 57
Edgar LeRay Johnson resided here in Waterbury Town (Excl. Waterbury Village), Washington, Vermont
Waterbury Town (Excl. Waterbury Village), Washington, Vermont
1910
1910
Age 67
Edgar LeRay Johnson resided here in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
1915
2 Jan 1915
Age 72
Death of Edgar LeRay Johnson in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
1915
2 Feb 1915
Age 72
Edgar LeRay Johnson - Probate in Washington, Vermont, USA
Washington, Vermont, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1843
    Event Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont Death Records
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont; Roll: 1349; Family History Film: 1255349; Page: 261B; Enumeration District: 218; Image: .
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont; Roll: T623_1695; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 238.
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont; Roll: ; Page: 151; Image: 679.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont; Roll: M432_928; Page: 285A; Image: 556
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont; Roll: M432_928; Page: 285A; Image: 556

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont; Roll: ; Page: 151; Image: 679.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont; Roll: 1349; Family History Film: 1255349; Page: 261B; Enumeration District: 218; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Waterbury Town (Excl. Waterbury Village), Washington, Vermont
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont; Roll: T623_1695; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 238.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1915
    Event Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont Death Records
    [2] Vermont, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Vermont. Probate Court (Washington District); Probate Place: Washington, Vermont
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 2 Feb 1915
    Event Place: Washington, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: Vermont, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Vermont. Probate Court (Washington District); Probate Place: Washington, Vermont
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