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Emma Lucretia Buffington 1886 – 1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Oct 1886

Birth Location: Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 5 Oct 1962

Death Location: West Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA

Father: Thomas Buffington

Mother: Susan Bunn

Spouse(s): Joseph Johnson

Children(s): Susie Johnson, Bertie Johnson, Leon Johnson, Roy Johnson, Elmer Johnson, Audra Johnson, Edward Johnson, RL Johnson

Emma Lucretia Buffington was born in 1886 in Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA, the child of Thomas Richard Buffington and Susan Louvenia Bunn. In 1900, Emma Lucretia Buffington resided in Ward 10, Bonita Precinct, Morehouse, Louisiana. In 1910, Emma Lucretia Buffington resided in Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana. Emma Lucretia Buffington married Joseph Hardie Johnson, and had children including Susie Myrtle Johnson, Bertie Elizabeth Johnson, Leon J Johnson, Roy Lee Johnson, Elmer Lou Johnson, Audra May Johnson, Edward Lee Johnson, RL Johnson. Emma Lucretia Buffington passed away in 1962 in West Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • Emma Lucretia Buffington was born in 1886 in Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA, the child of Thomas Richard Buffington and Susan Louvenia Bunn.
  • In 1900, Emma Lucretia Buffington resided in Ward 10, Bonita Precinct, Morehouse, Louisiana.
  • In 1910, Emma Lucretia Buffington resided in Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana.
  • Emma Lucretia Buffington married Joseph Hardie Johnson, and had children including Susie Myrtle Johnson, Bertie Elizabeth Johnson, Leon J Johnson, Roy Lee Johnson, Elmer Lou Johnson, Audra May Johnson, Edward Lee Johnson, RL Johnson.
  • Emma Lucretia Buffington passed away in 1962 in West Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Buffington
1860 – 1935
Birth Location: Mobile, Mobile, Alabama, USA
TB
Susan Bunn
1861 – 1940
Birth Location: Georgia
SB

Spouses(s)

Joseph Johnson
1880 – 1937
Birth Location: Louisiana
JJ

Children(s)

Susie Johnson
1907 –
Birth Location: Louisiana
SJ
Bertie Johnson
1908 –
Birth Location: Louisiana
BJ
Leon Johnson
1910 – 1983
Birth Location: Bonita, Louisiana, USA
LJ
Roy Johnson
1915 –
Birth Location: Louisiana
RJ
Elmer Johnson
1916 –
Birth Location: Louisiana
EJ
Audra Johnson
1919 –
Birth Location: Louisiana
AJ
Edward Johnson
1923 –
Birth Location: –
EJ
RL Johnson
1926 –
Birth Location: –
RJ

Emma Buffington's Ancestors

Self
Emma Buffington
1886 – 1962
Birth Place: Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
Parents
Thomas Richard Buffington
1860 – 1935
Mobile, Mobile, Alabama, USA
Susan (Louvenia) Bunn
1861 – 1940
Georgia
Grandparents
Thomas (Richard) Buffington
1826 – 1864
, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Cynthia Pearson
1836 – 1921
Alabama, United States
George (Washington) Bunn
1829 – 1898
, , Georgia, USA
Mary (A) Mays
1830 – 1875
, , Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Richard Buffington
1793 – 1857
Sarah Scurry
1796 – 1862
William Pearson
1818 –
TG Palmore
1818 –
Jesse Bunn
1788 –
Ada Broadaway
1790 – 1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Buffington
1753 – 1794
Sarah Mooney
1744 – 1840
Jessie Scurry
– 1826
Margaret Culbreth
1851 –
James Bunn
1764 – 1795
Suckey Unknownb
– 1833

Emma Buffington's Descendants

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Emma (Lucretia) Buffington (15 Oct 1886 – 5 Oct 1962) m. Joseph (Hardie) Johnson (24 Sep 1880 – 1 Mar 1937)
  1. 1. Susie (Myrtle) Johnson (abt 1907 – )
  2. 2. Bertie (Elizabeth) Johnson (26 Aug 1908 – ) m. William (Dalton) Kilcrease
    1. 1. Barbara (Ann) Kilcrease (31 Dec 1940 – ) m. Jimmie (Dale) Chesney (27 Dec 1931 – 21 Mar 2006) m. Robert (Nelson) Alford
      1. 1. Sharon (Ann) Chesney (24 Mar 1969 – 25 Mar 1969)
      2. 2. Stanley (Lane) Kilcrease (6 June 1962 – January 26, 2013) m. Susan (Michelle) Truett (16 Mar 1961 – )
      3. 3. Keith (Allen) Kilcrease (18 June 1961 – )
    2. 2. Geraldine Kilcrease m. Creenshaw
      1. 1. Gerald Creenshaw
      2. 2. Sheila Creenshaw
      3. 3. Terry Creenshaw
      4. 4. Monica Creenshaw
      5. 5. Evelyn Creenshaw
      6. 6. Christopher Creenshaw
  3. 3. Leon (J) Johnson (9 Oct 1910 – Feb 6,1983) m. Lena (Mae) Adams (Feb 16, 1915 – Dec 22, 1977)
    1. 1. Clifton (Leo) Johnson (24 Jan 1932 – Jan 2017) m. Dororthy (Mae) Porter (08/28/1934 – )
      1. 1. Cynthia (Ann) Johnson (06/14/1953 – ) m. Bill Stewart (11/13/1955 – )
        1. 1. Jessica (Diann) Morgan (01/12/1981 – ) m. Mark (Duane) Allen (12/15/1981 – )
      2. 2. Clifton (Leo Jr.) Johnson (12/17/1956 – 2/1/2008) m. unknown
        1. 1. Clifton (Leo, III Johnson) Jr. (12/17/1988 – )
      3. 3. Michael (Lane) Johnson (05/16/1962 – ) m. Lori Small (20 March 1962 – )
        1. 1. Michael (David) Johnson (04/18/1984 – )
        2. 2. Cristy (Lane) Johnson (07/3/1986 – ) m. unknown
      4. 4. Donald (Jay) Johnson (06/18/1964 – ) m. Toni Ruybal (04/28/1964 – )
        1. 1. Samual (Jay) Johnson (05/13/1990 – )
        2. 2. Chelsea (Leigh) Johnson (05/13/1992 – )
    2. 2. Dorothy (L) Johnson (10-28-1934 – 5 Nov 1934)
    3. 3. Hazel (Marie) Johnson (Jan 13, 1935 – Aug 27, 1979) m. Henry Dewitt (abt 1931 – 26 Mar 2010)
      1. 1. Paulette Dewitt (1969 – )
      2. 2. Jennifer Dewitt
    4. 4. LC Johnson (1937 – 08 December 1938)
    5. 5. Lonnie (J) Johnson (19 Feb 1939 – 23 Sep 2000) m. Sheila (Gail) Ford (abt 1953 – )
      1. 1. Lonnie (J) Johnson (21 Feb1970 – )
    6. 6. Marion Johnson (November 15, 1940 – ) m. Shirley (Ann) Johnson (17 April 1943 – 13 May 2020)
      1. 1. Donna (Lynn) Johnson (1 Jul 1968 – 17 December 2018) m. Mark (Lee) Fleming (December 11, 1967 – )
      2. 2. Kenneth (Todd) Johnson (August 20, 1972 – ) m. Wendy (Michelle) Butler (12 Dec 1973 – ) m. Nikki
        1. 1. Dylan (Todd) Johnson (April 13, 1998 – )
        2. 2. Tyler Jennings
    7. 7. Lula (Belle) Johnson (26 Sep 1942 – ) m. Uland Suire (12 Feb 1939 – )
      1. 1. Gregg (Scott) Suire (Nov 18, 1969 – Jan 25, 1985)
      2. 2. Kathy Suire m. Daniel McLaughlin
        1. 1. Chelsea Pulver (February 8,1988 – )
        2. 2. Afton McLaughlin (June 6,1989 – )
      3. 3. Sue Suire m. Michael Green (July 6, 1964 – ) m. Ray Johnfroe (January 26,1962 – )
        1. 1. Kristina Middlebrooks (September 25,1986 – )
        2. 2. Tristan Green (December 12,1996 – )
        3. 3. Amber Johnfroe (September 18,1989 – )
        4. 4. Rayanna McLemore (February 23,1990 – )
    8. 8. David (Leon) Johnson (25 Oct 1945 – 3/25/2014)
      1. 1. Johnny Johnson ( – 19 Jul 2011)
      2. 2. Mylinda Johnson
    9. 9. Charles (Herburt) Johnson (13 Feb 1947 – 1 Jul 2005) m. Sandra (Kay) Ford (6 Jan 1951 – 24 Apr 2006)
      1. 1. Kelly Johnson
      2. 2. Nicky Johnson
      3. 3. Tracey Johnson
      4. 4. Christy Johnson
    10. 10. Mildred (Elouise) Johnson (June 14, 1949 – ) m. Ronny (Lee) Hayes (28 Oct 1948 – 25 Nov 1992) m. Eddie (Leon) Burchell
      1. 1. Ronny (Lee Hayes) Jr. (04/02/1966 – )
        1. 1. Laura Lee
      2. 2. Amy (Lynn) Hayes (08/01/1968 – ) m. Clifford (Wayne) Causey (8 Aug 1966 – ) m. Geoffrey (Marc) Jenkins (3 Jul 1971 – ) m. Richard (David) Gates (14 Sept 1963 – ) m. Scott (John) Lepore (20 Feb 1966 – )
        1. 1. Daniel (Lee) Causey (12/18/1987 – ) m. Alicia Abbot (11/4/1986 – )
        2. 2. Geoffrey (Connor) Jenkins (11/15/1994 – )
        3. 3. Kelly (Nicole) Lepore (09/24/1984 – ) m. Dustin (P) Patterson (1981 – ) m. Chris Lindow (12/10/1981 – )
      3. 3. Eddie (Bradford) Burchell (June 11, 1972 – )
    11. 11. Irma (Jean) Johnson (13 Nov – ) m. Butch Porter m. Homer Hostetter (November w,1932 – April 16, 2014)
      1. 1. Leslie Porter (1974 – ) m. George (Perry Book) jr (06-02-1972 – )
        1. 1. Taylor (Jade) Book (10-26-1996 – )
        2. 2. Marla Book (01-27-2000 – )
      2. 2. Jammy Porter m. Jody Struthers m. Amy
        1. 1. Brandilynn Porter (10-30-1993 – )
        2. 2. Jennifer Porter (June 17, 1995 – )
        3. 3. Jacob Porter
    12. 12. Earnestine Johnson (7 May 1953 – ) m. Freddy Bryan
      1. 1. Gia Bryan
      2. 2. Teresa Bryan
    13. 13. Billy (Ray) Johnson (2 Dec 1954 – ) m. Betty (Jean) Porter
      1. 1. Tiffiny (Kate) Johnson (30 July 1975 – )
      2. 2. April (Leigh) Johnson (17 November 1981 – ) m. Larry (Dean Wells) Jr
      3. 3. Alex (Cole) Johnson (9 Nov 1982 – ) m. Rebecca (Lynn) Thomisee
    14. 14. Jerry (Wayne) Johnson (15 May 1956 – Dec 22, 1986) m. Karen J
  4. 4. Roy (Lee) Johnson (abt 1915 – )
    1. 1. Lori Johnson
    2. 2. Cheryl Johnson
    3. 3. Robin Johnson
  5. 5. Elmer (Lou) Johnson (abt 1916 – )
  6. 6. Audra (May) Johnson (abt 1919 – )
  7. 7. Edward (Lee) Johnson (abt 1923 – )
  8. 8. RL Johnson (abt 1926 – )

Emma Buffington's Timeline

6 Records

1886
15 Oct 1886
Birth of Emma Lucretia Buffington in Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 14
Emma Lucretia Buffington resided here in Ward 10, Bonita Precinct, Morehouse, Louisiana
Ward 10, Bonita Precinct, Morehouse, Louisiana
1910
1910
Age 24
Emma Lucretia Buffington resided here in Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana
1920
1920
Age 34
Emma Lucretia Buffington resided here in Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana
Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana
1930
1930
Age 44
Emma Lucretia Buffington resided here in Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana
1962
5 Oct 1962
Age 76
Death of Emma Lucretia Buffington in West Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
West Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1886
    Event Place: Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Births
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana; Roll: T625_617; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 82; Image: 916.
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana; Roll: 799; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 19; Image: 563.0.
    [4] Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana; Roll: T624_518; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 97; Image: 924.
    [7] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ward 10, Bonita Precinct, Morehouse, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana; Roll: T624_518; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 97; Image: 924.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana; Roll: T625_617; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 82; Image: 916.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana; Roll: 799; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 19; Image: 563.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Oct 1962
    Event Place: West Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bonita, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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