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John Johnson 1883–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 7, 1883

Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: March 15, 1970

Death Location: War Creek, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA

Father: Thomas Johnson

Mother: Fanny McIntosh

Spouse(s): Martha Spencer, Myrtle Hollon

Children(s): Mary Johnson, Shelby Johnson, Mary Johnson, Perlie Johnson, Noah Johnson, Mitchel Johnson, Edward Johnson, Ance Johnson, Lucy Johnson

The story of John Johnson began in 1883 in Breathitt, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, John Johnson resided in Crawford, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA. In 1920, John Johnson resided in War Creek, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA. John Johnson married Martha Spencer, Myrtle Murty Hollon, and had children including Ance Johnson, Bessie Marie Johnson, Earl Johnson, Edward Johnson, Lucy Ann Johnson, Mary Johnson, Mary Lillie Spencer Johnson, Mitchel Johnson, Noah Johnson, Perlie Johnson, Shelby Johnson. John Johnson passed away in 1970 in War Creek, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Johnson began in 1883 in Breathitt, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, John Johnson resided in Crawford, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1920, John Johnson resided in War Creek, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA.
  • John Johnson married Martha Spencer, Myrtle Murty Hollon, and had children including Ance Johnson, Bessie Marie Johnson, Earl Johnson, Edward Johnson, Lucy Ann Johnson, Mary Johnson, Mary Lillie Spencer Johnson, Mitchel Johnson, Noah Johnson, Perlie Johnson, Shelby Johnson.
  • John Johnson passed away in 1970 in War Creek, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Johnson
1849–1933
Birth Location: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
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Fanny McIntosh
1848–1917
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Martha Spencer
1885–1927
Birth Location: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
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Myrtle Hollon
1885–1968
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
MH

Children(s)

Mary Johnson
1899–1959
Birth Location: Houston, Kentucky, USA
MJ
Shelby Johnson
1918–1998
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
SJ
Mary Johnson
1921–2003
Birth Location: War Creek, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
MJ
Perlie Johnson
1911–
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
PJ
Noah Johnson
1919–2000
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
NJ
Mitchel Johnson
1923–
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
MJ
Edward Johnson
1925–1988
Birth Location: War Creek, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
EJ
Ance Johnson
1908–1918
Birth Location: Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
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Lucy Johnson
1906–
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
LJ

John Johnson's Ancestors

Self
John Johnson
1883–1970
Birth Place: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Thomas Johnson
1849–1933
Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Fanny ((Fannie; Frances)) McIntosh
1848–1917
Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Isaac Johnson
1814–1902
Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Nancy (King) Vires
1825–1900
Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Peter (("Buck")) McIntosh
1815–1902
Perry or Clay, Kentucky, USA
Jane ((Virginia Jane; "Jennie"; Eliza Jane) Groce) (Gross)
1819–1906
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Johnson
1793–1888
Mary Burns
1795–1853
David Jr.
1780–1842
Nancy King
1785–1849
William McIntosh
1794–1874
Frances Fugate
1790–1855
Simon (Gross)
1798–1881
Dorcus Becknell
1802–1881
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Johnson
1771–1866
Mary Miller
1778–1853
James Burns
1768–1817
Penelope Pharr
1771–1830
David Vires
1743–1832
Elizabeth Martin
1750–1836
William King
1761–1810
Elizabeth Edwards
1765–1850
Peter McIntosh
1749–1820
Margaret Turner
1760–1830
Benjamin (Fugitt)
1755–1838
Hannah (Bevers)
1753–1853
Peter (Gross)
1775–1853
Susannah (Brown)
1773–1800
Henry Becknell
1770–1850
Virginia Clark
1775–1855

John Johnson's Descendants

1.
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John Johnson (May 7, 1883–March 15, 1970) m. Martha Spencer (March 16, 1885–March 22, 1927) m. Myrtle ((Murty)) Hollon (June 9, 1885–April 11, 1968)
  1. 1. Mary (Lillie Spencer) Johnson 1899–1959 m. George South 1895–1963
    1. 1. Howard (Beecher) South 1932–2001 m. Anna (May) Ackley 1935–2012
    2. 2. Leonard South 1916–1967 m. Audrey (B.) Haddix 1916–1976
      1. 1. George (Wilgus) South 1935–2013
      2. 2. Estell (Clay) South 1938–2006
      3. 3. Alexander South 1940–1995 m. Catherine Nickles 1936–2024
      4. 4. Mary (Francis) South 1942–1942
    3. 3. Stella (R.) South 1918–2001 m. Charles Robinson 1917–1973
    4. 4. William ("Willie") South 1919–1965 m. Rose Pessia 1921–
    5. 5. Floyd South 1921–1988 m. Marisa ? 1923–2002
    6. 6. Elsie (Mae (Elsa, Elsi)) South 1923–2007 m. Carmine Pascarella 1918–1986
    7. 7. George (South) Jr. 1926–1976 m. Maureen ((Maurine)) Little 1926–
    8. 8. Armine South 1929–2007 m. Carl (Lorraine) Detar 1917–1985
    9. 9. Sarah (Elizabeth (Sara)) South 1930–1998 m. Melvin Himes 1929–1984
    10. 10. ? South 1931–1931
    11. 11. ? South 1933–1933
    12. 12. Roy (Edward) South 1938–2008 m. June (Brookhouse) (Smith) 1928–1983
    13. 13. Hargas ((Hargis) "Woodie") South 1941–2013 m. Caroline (J.) Scarbrough 1942–2015
  2. 2. Shelby Johnson 1918–1998
  3. 3. Mary Johnson 1921–2003
  4. 4. Perlie Johnson 1911–
  5. 5. Noah Johnson 1919–2000
  6. 6. Mitchel Johnson 1923–
  7. 7. Edward Johnson 1925–1988
  8. 8. Ance Johnson 1908–1918
  9. 9. Lucy (Ann) Johnson 1906–

John Johnson's Timeline

9 Records

1883
May 7, 1883
Birth of John Johnson in Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 17
John Johnson resided here in Crawford, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Crawford, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 37
John Johnson resided here in War Creek, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
War Creek, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 47
John Johnson resided here in Frozen, Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Frozen, Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 52
John Johnson resided here in Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1940
1940
Age 57
John Johnson resided here in Magisterial District #1 Precinct 15, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District #1 Precinct 15, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 67
John Johnson resided here in Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1966
1966
Age 83
John Johnson resided here in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1970
March 15, 1970
Age 87
Death of John Johnson in Breathitt or Perry, Kentucky, USA
Breathitt or Perry, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 7, 1883
    Event Place: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 120
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01285; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 13-3
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: War Creek, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T625_559; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 48
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crawford, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: 510; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0003
    [7] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: 658; Page: 36; Enumeration District: 13-8
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Crawford, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crawford, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: 510; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0003

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: War Creek, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: War Creek, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T625_559; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 48

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Frozen, Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01285; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 13-3

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Magisterial District #1 Precinct 15, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01285; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 13-3

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: 658; Page: 36; Enumeration District: 13-8

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1966
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lowes Wor Creek, Breathitt, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: 658; Page: 36; Enumeration District: 13-8

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: War Creek, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 120

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: March 15, 1970
    Event Place: Breathitt or Perry, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: War Creek, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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