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Leander Johns 1859–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jan 1859

Birth Location: Noble, Ohio

Death Date: 12 Feb 1928

Death Location: Swift, Washington County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Samuel Sr

Mother: Nancy B

Spouse(s): Celia Province

Children(s): Hattie Johns, Clara Johns, Vinnie Johns

In 1859, Leander Johns entered the world in Noble, Ohio, born to Samuel Johns Sr And Nancy B. In 1870, Leander Johns resided in Center, Sarahsville, Noble, Ohio, USA. In 1880, Leander Johns resided in Tucker, Wirt, West Virginia, USA. Leander Johns married Celia Rachel Province, and had children including Clara Johns, Hattie Johns, Vinnie Johns. Leander Johns passed away in 1928 in Swift, Washington County, Ohio, United States of America.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1859, Leander Johns entered the world in Noble, Ohio, born to Samuel Johns Sr And Nancy B.
  • In 1870, Leander Johns resided in Center, Sarahsville, Noble, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1880, Leander Johns resided in Tucker, Wirt, West Virginia, USA.
  • Leander Johns married Celia Rachel Province, and had children including Clara Johns, Hattie Johns, Vinnie Johns.
  • Leander Johns passed away in 1928 in Swift, Washington County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Sr
1776–1850
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
SS
Nancy B
1790–1850
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
NB

Spouses(s)

Celia Province
1862–
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
CP

Children(s)

Hattie Johns
1893–
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
HJ
Clara Johns
1889–1916
Birth Location: Wert County, West Virginia
CJ
Vinnie Johns
1883–
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
VJ

Leander Johns's Ancestors

Self
Leander Johns
1859–1928
Birth Place: Noble, Ohio
Parents
Samuel Johns Sr
1776–1850
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Nancy B
1790–1850
Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Zephaniah (Johns) Sr.
1750–1830
Craven, South Carolina
Margaret (Elizabeth) Loftin
1752–1830
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
Barbara (Lydia) Miller
1770–1848
Quemahoning, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
David John
1716–1764
Mary Moore
1680–1777
Cornelius Loftin
1714–1790
Sarah Johnson
1720–1763
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jones
1682–1760
Ann Chamness
1685–1759
Lewis Moore
1706–1779
Blandana Risdon
1714–1777
Cornelius Loftin
1683–1762
Rachel Herring
1698–1750

Leander Johns's Descendants

1.
LJ
Leander Johns (18 Jan 1859–12 Feb 1928) m. Celia (Rachel) Province (Sep 1862–)
  1. 1. Hattie Johns 1893–
  2. 2. Clara Johns 1889–1916
  3. 3. Vinnie Johns 1883–

Leander Johns's Timeline

8 Records

1859
18 Jan 1859
Birth of Leander Johns in Noble, Ohio
Noble, Ohio
1870
1870
Age 11
Leander Johns resided here in Center, Sarahsville, Noble, Ohio, USA
Center, Sarahsville, Noble, Ohio, USA
1880
1880
Age 21
Leander Johns resided here in Tucker, Wirt, West Virginia, USA
Tucker, Wirt, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
Leander Johns resided here in Tucker, Wirt, West Virginia, USA
Tucker, Wirt, West Virginia, USA
1907
1907
Age 48
Leander Johns resided here in Marietta, Ohio, USA
Marietta, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
Leander Johns resided here in Waterford, Washington, Ohio, USA
Waterford, Washington, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 61
Leander Johns resided here in Waterford, Washington, Ohio, USA
Waterford, Washington, Ohio, USA
1928
12 Feb 1928
Age 69
Death of Leander Johns in Maple Grove
Maple Grove

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1859
    Event Place: Noble, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Washington County, Ohio, U.S., Newspaper Obituaries

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Center, Sarahsville, Noble, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Center, Noble, Ohio; Roll: M593_1252; Page: 55A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Tucker, Wirt, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tucker, Wirt, West Virginia; Roll: 1416; Page: 222A; Enumeration District: 160

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Tucker, Wirt, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Tucker, Wirt, West Virginia; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1241776

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1907
    Event Place: Marietta, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Waterford, Washington, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Waterford, Washington, Ohio; Roll: T624_1237; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0164; FHL microfilm: 1375250

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Waterford, Washington, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Waterford, Washington, Ohio; Roll: T625_1447; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 215

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1928
    Event Place: Maple Grove
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Washington County, Ohio, U.S., Newspaper Obituaries

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Swift, Washington County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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