YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Leon J Johnson 1910–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Oct 1910

Birth Location: Bonita, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: Feb 6,1983

Death Location: Christ Church Cemetery

Father: Joseph Johnson

Mother: Emma Buffington

Spouse(s): Lena Adams

Children(s): LC Johnson, Dorothy Johnson, Hazel Johnson, Lonnie Johnson, Charles Johnson, David Johnson, Clifton Sr.

The story of Leon J Johnson began in 1910 in Bonita, Louisiana, USA. In 1920, Leon J Johnson resided in Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana. In 1930, Leon J Johnson resided in Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana. Leon J Johnson married Lena Mae Adams, and had children including Billy Ray Johnson, Charles Herburt Johnson, Clifton Leo Johnson Sr, David Leon Johnson, Dorothy L Johnson, Earnestine Johnson, Hazel Marie Johnson, Irma Jean Johnson, Jerry Wayne Johnson, Lc Johnson, Lonnie J Johnson, Lula Belle Johnson, Marion Johnson, Mildred Elouise Johnson. Leon J Johnson passed away in 1983 in Christ Church Cemetery.

Find more search results for Leon Johnson
LJ

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:
A
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

  • The story of Leon J Johnson began in 1910 in Bonita, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1920, Leon J Johnson resided in Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana.
  • In 1930, Leon J Johnson resided in Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana.
  • Leon J Johnson married Lena Mae Adams, and had children including Billy Ray Johnson, Charles Herburt Johnson, Clifton Leo Johnson Sr, David Leon Johnson, Dorothy L Johnson, Earnestine Johnson, Hazel Marie Johnson, Irma Jean Johnson, Jerry Wayne Johnson, Lc Johnson, Lonnie J Johnson, Lula Belle Johnson, Marion Johnson, Mildred Elouise Johnson.
  • Leon J Johnson passed away in 1983 in Christ Church Cemetery.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Johnson
1880–1937
Birth Location: Louisiana
JJ
Emma Buffington
1886–1962
Birth Location: Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
EB

Spouses(s)

Lena Adams
1915–1977
Birth Location: Jones, Louisiana, USA
LA

Children(s)

LC Johnson
1937–1938
Birth Location: –
LJ
Dorothy Johnson
1934–1934
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
DJ
Hazel Johnson
1935–1979
Birth Location: Arkansas
HJ
Lonnie Johnson
1939–2000
Birth Location: Louisiana
LJ
Charles Johnson
1947–2005
Birth Location: Transylvania, Louisiana, USA
CJ
David Johnson
1945–2014
Birth Location: Transylvania, Louisiana, USA
DJ
Clifton Sr.
1932–2017
Birth Location: Louisiana
CS

Leon Johnson's Ancestors

Self
Leon Johnson
1910–1983
Birth Place: Bonita, Louisiana, USA
Parents
Joseph Hardie Johnson
1880–1937
Louisiana
Emma (Eliza) Buffington
1886–1962
Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
Henry (H) Johnson
1848–
Georgia, United States
Elizabeth (J Mc) Gowan
1856–1904
Louisiana, United States
Thomas (Richard) Buffington
1860–1935
Mobile, Mobile, Alabama, USA
Susan (Louvenia) Bunn
1861–1940
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
Samuel JOHNSON
1817–1868
Sarah Johnson
1823–
John McGowen
1822–1896
Mary Ogletree
1825–1883
Thomas Buffington
1826–1864
Senthie Palmore
1836–1921
George Bunn
1829–1898
Mary Mays
1830–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Sr.
1788–1858
Lucinda BOLLONG
1791–1836
Joseph McGowan
1782–
Elizabeth Murdock
1791–1870
John Ogletree
1799–1859
Nancy Rice
1797–1877
Richard Buffington
1793–1857
Sarah Scurry
1796–1862
William Pearson
1818–
TG Palmore
1818–
Jesse Bunn
1788–
Ada Broadaway
1790–1870

Leon Johnson's Descendants

1.
LJ
Leon (J) Johnson (9 Oct 1910–Feb 6,1983) m. Lena (Mae) Adams (Feb 16, 1915–Dec 22, 1977)
  1. 1. LC Johnson 1937–1938
  2. 2. Dorothy (L) Johnson 1934–1934
  3. 3. Hazel (Marie) Johnson 1935–1979 m. Henry Dewitt 1931–2010
  4. 4. Lonnie (J) Johnson 1939–2000
  5. 5. Charles (Herburt) Johnson 1947–2005 m. Sandra 1951–2006
  6. 6. David (Leon) Johnson 1945–2014
    1. 1. Johnny Johnson –2011
  7. 7. Clifton (Leo Johnson) Sr. 1932–2017

Leon Johnson's Timeline

10 Records

1910
9 Oct 1910
Birth of Leon J Johnson in Bonita, Louisiana, USA
Bonita, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 10
Leon J Johnson resided here in Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana
Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana
1930
1930
Age 20
Leon J Johnson resided here in Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 10, Morehouse, Louisiana
1935
April 1935
Age 25
Leon J Johnson resided here in Ashley, Arkansas
Ashley, Arkansas
1940
1940-1945
Age 30
Leon J Johnson resided here in Transylvania, East Carroll, Louisiana, USA
Transylvania, East Carroll, Louisiana, USA
1940
April 1940
Age 30
Leon J Johnson resided here in Transylvania, Louisiana, USA
Transylvania, Louisiana, USA
1942
1942
Age 32
Leon J Johnson resided here in Transylvania, Louisiana, USA
Transylvania, Louisiana, USA
1947
April 1947
Age 37
Leon J Johnson resided here in Transylvania, Louisiana, USA
Transylvania, Louisiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 40
Leon J Johnson resided here in East Carroll, Louisiana, USA
East Carroll, Louisiana, USA
1983
Feb 6,1983
Age 73
Death of Leon J Johnson in Bastrop, Morehouse, Louisiana, United States of America
Bastrop, Morehouse, Louisiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Oct 1910
    Event Place: Bonita, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Louisiana, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 436-24-3498; Issue State: Louisiana; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bonita, Morehouse, Louisiana; Roll: T625_617; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 82; Image: 916.
    [5] 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.
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census
    [8] Web: Louisiana, Find A Grave Index, 1812-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    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 3
    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 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: April 1935
    Event Place: Ashley, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940-1945
    Event Place: Transylvania, East Carroll, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Louisiana, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: April 1940
    Event Place: Transylvania, Louisiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Transylvania, Louisiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: April 1947
    Event Place: Transylvania, Louisiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: East Carroll, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 6,1983
    Event Place: Bastrop, Morehouse, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 436-24-3498; Issue State: Louisiana; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Louisiana, Find A Grave Index, 1812-2011

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Christ Church Cemetery
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Leon Johnson

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