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Josephine B. Johnson 1891–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Nov 1891

Birth Location: Woodbury County, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 14 Jul 1968

Death Location: Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa

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Spouse(s): William Bear

Children(s): Robert Bear, Betty Bear

In 1891, Josephine B. Johnson entered the world in Woodbury County, Iowa, USA, born to Chree E Johnson And Mary. In 1935, Josephine B. Johnson resided in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa. In 1940, Josephine B. Johnson resided in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA. Josephine B. Johnson married William Loren Bear, and had children including Betty J Bear, David Bear, Robert A Bear. Josephine B. Johnson passed away in 1968 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa.

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Biography

  • In 1891, Josephine B. Johnson entered the world in Woodbury County, Iowa, USA, born to Chree E Johnson And Mary.
  • In 1935, Josephine B. Johnson resided in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa.
  • In 1940, Josephine B. Johnson resided in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA.
  • Josephine B. Johnson married William Loren Bear, and had children including Betty J Bear, David Bear, Robert A Bear.
  • Josephine B. Johnson passed away in 1968 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa.

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Josephine Johnson's Ancestors

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Josephine Johnson
1891–1968
Birth Place: Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
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Josephine Johnson's Descendants

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Josephine (B.) Johnson (22 Nov 1891–14 Jul 1968) m. William (Loren) Bear (13 Nov 1892–18 Apr 1971)
  1. 1. Robert (A.) Bear 1920–
  2. 2. Betty (J) Bear 1921–

Josephine Johnson's Timeline

4 Records

1891
22 Nov 1891
Birth of Josephine B. Johnson in Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Josephine B. Johnson resided here in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 49
Josephine B. Johnson resided here in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA
Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA
1968
14 Jul 1968
Age 77
Death of Josephine B. Johnson in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA
Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1891
    Event Place: Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; Roll: T627_1175; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 57-39
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; Roll: T627_1175; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 57-39

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; Roll: T627_1175; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 57-39

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jul 1968
    Event Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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