YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

John Johnson Lynn 1809 – 1873 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Mar 1809

Birth Location: Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 26 May 1873

Death Location: Sacramento, California, United States

Father: Ayers Lynn

Mother: Charlotte McFerran

Spouse(s): Eliza Cooper

Children(s): Ephraim Lynn, Theodore Lynn, Charlotte Lynn, Harriet Lynn

In 1809, John Johnson Lynn entered the world in Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Ayers Lynn and Charlotte McFerran. In 1840, John Johnson Lynn resided in Fulton County, IL. In 1840, John Johnson Lynn resided in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States. John Johnson Lynn married Eliza Cooper, and had children including Ephraim Cooper Lynn, Theodore Ayres Lynn, Charlotte McFerran Lynn, Harriet Eliza Lynn. John Johnson Lynn passed away in 1873 in Sacramento, California, United States.

Find more search results for John Lynn
JL

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1809, John Johnson Lynn entered the world in Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Ayers Lynn and Charlotte McFerran.
  • In 1840, John Johnson Lynn resided in Fulton County, IL.
  • In 1840, John Johnson Lynn resided in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • John Johnson Lynn married Eliza Cooper, and had children including Ephraim Cooper Lynn, Theodore Ayres Lynn, Charlotte McFerran Lynn, Harriet Eliza Lynn.
  • John Johnson Lynn passed away in 1873 in Sacramento, California, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ayers Lynn
1772 – 1840
Birth Location: Redstone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
AL
Charlotte McFerran
1780 – 1855
Birth Location: Hancock, WASHINGTON, Maryland, USA
CM

Spouses(s)

Eliza Cooper
1812 – 1884
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
EC

Children(s)

Ephraim Lynn
1835 –
Birth Location: Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
EL
Theodore Lynn
1837 – 1912
Birth Location: Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
TL
Charlotte Lynn
1837 – 1907
Birth Location: Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States
CL
Harriet Lynn
1845 –
Birth Location: Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
HL

John Lynn's Ancestors

Self
John Lynn
1809 – 1873
Birth Place: Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Ayers Lynn
1772 – 1840
Redstone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Charlotte McFerran
1780 – 1855
Hancock, WASHINGTON, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Andrew Lynn
1728 – 1794
New Jersey, USA
Mary (Ashercraft) Johnson
1733 – 1814
Town Creek, Allegany, Maryland, United States
Samuel McFerren
1756 – 1790
Pennsylvania, United States
Margaret McMullen
1756 – 1816
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Lynn
1700 – 1800
Rachel Crowe
1704 – 1750
PETER JOHNSON
1690 – 1754
MARY ASHERCRAFT
1699 – 1744
Samuel McFerren
1730 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Ashercraft
Mary Bickerstaff

John Lynn's Descendants

1.
JL
John (Johnson) Lynn (27 Mar 1809 – 26 May 1873) m. Eliza Cooper (23 Jul 1812 – 17 Aug 1884)
  1. 1. Ephraim (Cooper) Lynn (1835 – )
  2. 2. Theodore (Ayres) Lynn (15 Sep 1837 – 06 Aug 1912) m. Mary (Cordelia) Marble (17 Nov 1848 – 28 Feb 1922)
    1. 1. King (Terhune) Lynn (4 Jul 1867 – 8 Oct 1941) m. Mary Holliday (Apr 1873 – ) m. Ella (Ree) Hibbs (1881 – 14 JUL 1929)
      1. 1. Ralph (W) Lynn (Aug 1893 – )
      2. 2. Raymond (Christopher) Lynn (14 APR 1907 – 12 JUN 1987) m. Bernice Lynn (29 Oct 1907 – 28 Feb 1999)
      3. 3. Donald (L.) Lynn (25 MAR 1910 – 27 FEB 1973)
      4. 4. Alice (M) Lynn (Nov 1917 – )
    2. 2. Florence (Hattie) Lynn (07 Oct 1869 – 23 Nov 1921) m. John (C) Evans (Sep 1858 – ) m. Charles (Ames) Bowman (7 Dec 1871 – 1 Aug 1952)
      1. 1. Arthur (John) Evans (11 Dec 1885 – 15 Sep 1946) m. Lucille (R) Milliken (1896 – )
        1. 1. Ruth Evans (abt 1916 – )
    3. 3. Mary (E.) Lynn (abt 1875 – )
    4. 4. Dora (Edith) Lynn (28 Apr 1877 – 01 Mar 1964) m. Carleton (William) Shannon (20 Jan 1890 – 8 May 1964)
    5. 5. Laura (J.) Lynn (abt 1878 – )
    6. 6. Theodore (Ayres) Lynn (25 Jul 1883 – 30 Jan 1964) m. Lillian (M) Thorson (03 Sep 1884 – 02 Jul 1950)
      1. 1. Theodore (A) Lynn (07 Oct 1911 – 27 Sep 1997)
      2. 2. Charles (W) Lynn (abt 1917 – )
      3. 3. Doris (May) Lynn (23 Dec 1925 – 20 Jul 1981)
  3. 3. Charlotte (McFerran) Lynn (28 Dec 1837 – 5 Sep 1907) m. Charles (Eyre) Justis (4 Feb 1817 – 13 May 1885)
    1. 1. Eleanor (Belle) Justis (28 Mar 1855 – 11 Nov 1936) m. David (Robert Farris) Roddan (21 Nov 1851 – 05 Mar 1913)
      1. 1. Charles (Hugh) Roddan (18 Oct 1876 – 10 Aug 1965) m. Kathryn Brower (24 Apr 1874 – 11 Sept 1950) m. Charlotte Woodworth (22 Aug 1877 – 15 Dec 1964)
      2. 2. Gertrude (Edna) Roddan (17 Mar 1879 – 4 Feb 1961) m. Charles (Edgar) Kerr (15 NOV 1872 – 13 DEC 1942)
        1. 1. Wendell (Homer) Kerr (25 APR 1903 – 01 MAY 1986) m. Rose Philpott (abt 1904 – )
        2. 2. Eleanor (Anita) Kerr (1908 – 1976) m. Herbert (H) Summerfield (29 Jan 1905 – 3 Feb 1983) m. Leroy (Francis) Sharp (21 Apr 1909 – 26 Jun 1971) m. Wade Russell (1916 – )
        3. 3. Evelyn (Vivian) Kerr (02 OCT 1914 – 17 NOV 1996) m. Lewis (Alfred) Snider (16 Apr 1912 – 13 Jan 1995)
      3. 3. Ethel (Lynn) Roddan (10 Jan 1881 – 19 Sep 1964) m. Charles (Kelsey) McArthur (9 Apr 1873 – 16 Oct 1952)
        1. 1. Kenneth (Earl) McArthur (13 Dec 1901 – 21 Dec 1980) m. Maurine (Oma) Clay (10 Feb 1906 – ) m. Eleanor (L) Hogan (08 May 1911 – 07 Apr 1995)
        2. 2. Myrl (Mc) Arthur (abt 1905 – )
        3. 3. William (Carroll) McArthur (14 Jul 1915 – 17 Mar 2006) m. Peggy (Joanne) Kerr (02 Jul 1931 – 14 Nov 2005)
      4. 4. William (Homer) Roddan (7 May 1883 – 5 Jul 1887)
      5. 5. Hattie (Belle) Roddan (26 Feb 1885 – 30 May 1972) m. Howard (Irving) Smyth (06 Jun 1877 – 03 Mar 1940)
        1. 1. Barton (Winter) Smyth (16 Nov 1908 – 10 Jun 1986) m. Mary (Janet) McBride (1917 – 2004)
        2. 2. Howard (Irving (II)) Smyth (28 Aug 1912 – 30 Mar 1981) m. Eleanor (Annabelle) Dahlberg (27 Apr 1916 – 16 Mar 1990)
        3. 3. Adele (Amber) Smyth (04 Feb 1915 – 01 Jan 2006) m. Clifford (Gordon) Howard (10 Feb 1910 – 03 Apr 1998)
        4. 4. Delma (Irene) Smyth (04 Oct 1918 – 10 Jun 1995)
      6. 6. Jesse (Justis) Roddan (12 Jun 1887 – 12 Jun 1887)
      7. 7. John (Eyre) Roddan (21 Dec 1887 – 10 Feb 1978)
      8. 8. Robert (Farris) Roddan (26 Mar 1890 – 12 Jan 1937) m. Verna (Lisle) Laird (Aug 1890 – 12 Jul 1980)
        1. 1. Lisle (Laird) Roddan (27 Feb 1913 – 1 May 2002) m. Ernest (Kibbe) Gowdy (8 Jun 1910 – 21 May 2003)
        2. 2. Doris (LaVerne) Roddan (6 Dec 1915 – 21 Jan 2000) m. William (R) Mitchell (26 Mar 1919 – 12 Mar 2013)
        3. 3. Ella (Frances) Roddan (17 Feb 1921 – 16 July 2016) m. Billy (Elmer) Clark
        4. 4. Jean (Eyre) Roddan (29 Jan 1924 – )
        5. 5. David (Carroll) Roddan (2 Oct 1927 – 27 Mar 2003)
      9. 9. Oliver (Carroll) Roddan (10 Mar 1895 – 6 Oct 1960) m. Jean Morril (1900 – )
        1. 1. Colleen Roddan (abt 1920 – 6 Oct 1998) m. Sorensen
    2. 2. Lynn (Morton) Justis (23 Oct 1856 – 6 Apr 1898) m. Euretta (Jane) Hubbell (24 Aug 1857 – 26 Jul 1924)
      1. 1. Alma (B (Grace Amber)) Justis (19 Aug 1881 – 5 Oct 1948) m. Edwin (Scott) Cahow (29 Dec 1873 – 19 Jul 1942)
        1. 1. Estelle (Amber) Cahow (5 Jun 1908 – 13 May 1980) m. George (Thomas) Cox (4 Nov 1904 – 12 Dec 1939) m. Floyd (Millage) Peck (26 Jan 1916 – 22 Feb 1980)
      2. 2. Charlotte (Belle) Justis (1 Mar 1884 – 17 Sep 1959) m. Rufus (Leigh) Heflin (23 Jun 1876 – 1 Aug 1963)
        1. 1. William (Morton) Heflin (17 Aug 1905 – 09 Dec 1990) m. Florence (Mary) Nolan (21 May 1904 – 6 Mar 1987)
        2. 2. Helen (Jane) Heflin (23 Jan 1910 – 13 Jan 2006) m. Merle (Kenneth) Good (28 May 1908 – 28 Feb 1990)
      3. 3. Lynn (Morton) Justis (26 Aug 1889 – 14 Dec 1917) m. Ova (M) Bratten (May 1892 – )
      4. 4. Samuel Justis (1896 – )
    3. 3. Hattie (Eliza) Justis (16 Jun 1859 – 04 Sep 1862)
    4. 4. Charles (Eyre) Justis (21 Jan 1862 – 16 Feb 1950) m. Elizabeth (Neumann) Scott (6 Dec 1872 – 2 Jan 1961) m. Sarah (Sadie Jeminah) Bennett (11 Sep 1874 – 28 May 1932)
      1. 1. Charlotte (Evelyn) Justis (5 Sep 1892 – 9 Apr 1977) m. Samuel (D Spiros) Koklas (15 Jan 1888 – 5 Mar 1956)
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Anastacia) Koklas (7 Aug 1915 – 27 Aug 2004) m. Malmquist
        2. 2. Robert (Phillip) Koklas (17 Jun 1921 – Jan 1986) m. Marjorie (Therese) Buhrlage (1923 – 2008)
      2. 2. Charles (Erwyn) Justis (18 Mar 1896 – 25 Sep 1920) m. Irene Justis
      3. 3. Arthur (Melville) Justis (15 Jun 1898 – 5 Dec 1977) m. Elizabeth (Marie) Rhymer (abt 1901 – ) m. Roma (Lorraine) Cheney (22 September 1908 – 18 November 2002)
        1. 1. Arthur (Melville) Justis (23 Mar 1922 – 17 Nov 2009)
        2. 2. Philip (Erwyn) Justis (9 Apr 1923 – 3 Oct 1985) m. Beverly (N.) Burbank (21 February 1924 – 27 Feb 2015)
        3. 3. Clifford (Theodore) Justis (8 Nov 1925 – 1 Sep 2008) m. Mercedes (Grace) Oakleaf (15 Oct 1918 – 10 Dec 1989)
      4. 4. Ethel (Grace) Justis (22 Oct 1905 – 20 Jul 1984) m. Charles (Allen Edwards,) Sr. (16 Sep 1901 – 10 Jan 1983)
        1. 1. Charles (Allen Edwards,) Jr. (19 Jul 1929 – 31 Dec 2002)
      5. 5. Ira (B.) Justis (18 Jan 1910 – 13 Dec 1972) m. Vernice (Brack) Cheney (18 May 1911 – 2 Mar 2008)
    5. 5. Theodore (Jesse) Justis (25 Aug 1869 – 30 Nov 1880)
  4. 4. Harriet (Eliza) Lynn (1845 – ) m. Richard (Pike) Wingate (16 Jun 1827 – 13 Jul 1898)

John Lynn's Timeline

9 Records

1809
27 Mar 1809
Birth of John Johnson Lynn in Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1840
1840
Age 31
John Johnson Lynn resided here in Fulton County, IL
Fulton County, IL
1840
1840
Age 31
John Johnson Lynn resided here in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
1850
1850
Age 41
John Johnson Lynn resided here in Hancock, Illinois
Hancock, Illinois
1860
1860
Age 51
John Johnson Lynn resided here in Township 10, Placer, California, United States
Township 10, Placer, California, United States
1866
1866
Age 57
John Johnson Lynn resided here in Sacramento Township
Sacramento Township
1870
1870
Age 61
John Johnson Lynn resided here in Sacramento Ward 5, Sacramento, California, United States
Sacramento Ward 5, Sacramento, California, United States
1873
26 May 1873
Age 64
Death of John Johnson Lynn in Sacramento, California, United States
Sacramento, California, United States
1873
19 Jul 1873
Age 64
John Johnson Lynn - Probate in Sacramento, California, USA
Sacramento, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1809
    Event Place: Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Mortuary and Cemetery Records, 1801-1932
    [2] California, Voter Registers, 1866-1898
    [3] California, Voter Registers, 1866-1898
    [4] Sacramento, California, California Biographical Great Books, 1867 and 1872
    [5] Sacramento, California, California Biographical Great Books, 1867 and 1872
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sacramento Ward 5, Sacramento, California; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 10, Placer, California; Roll: ; Page: 692; Image: 138.
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Hancock, Illinois; Roll: M432_109; Page: 319A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Fulton County, IL
    Record Source: Illinois Census, 1810-90

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Carroll, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Hancock, Illinois
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Hancock, Illinois; Roll: M432_109; Page: 319A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 10, Placer, California, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 10, Placer, California; Roll: ; Page: 692; Image: 138.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1866
    Event Place: Sacramento Township
    Record Source: California, Voter Registers, 1866-1898

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Sacramento Ward 5, Sacramento, California, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sacramento Ward 5, Sacramento, California; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sacramento
    Record Source: Sacramento, California, California Biographical Great Books, 1867 and 1872

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 May 1873
    Event Place: Sacramento, California, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Mortuary and Cemetery Records, 1801-1932
    [2] California, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1850-1953, Sacramento, California, Estate Files, 1850-1900; Author: California. Probate Court (Sacramento County); Probate Place: Sacramento, California

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 19 Jul 1873
    Event Place: Sacramento, California, USA
    Record Source: California, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1850-1953, Sacramento, California, Estate Files, 1850-1900; Author: California. Probate Court (Sacramento County); Probate Place: Sacramento, California
Find more search results for John Lynn

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE