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Lewis Johnson 1785 – 1852 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 February 1785

Birth Location: Wilkes, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 13 October 1852

Death Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Lewis Johnson

Mother: Susanna Chandler

Spouse(s): Theresa Wood

Children(s): William Johnson

The story of Lewis Johnson began in 1785 in Wilkes, North Carolina, USA. In 1840, Lewis Johnson resided in Spicers District, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA. Lewis Johnson married Theresa Rissy Wood, and had children including William C Johnson. Lewis Johnson passed away in 1852 in Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Lewis Johnson began in 1785 in Wilkes, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1840, Lewis Johnson resided in Spicers District, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA.
  • Lewis Johnson married Theresa Rissy Wood, and had children including William C Johnson.
  • Lewis Johnson passed away in 1852 in Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lewis Johnson
Birth Location: –
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Susanna Chandler
1769 – 1820
Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia, British Colonies,
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Spouses(s)

Theresa Wood
1789 – 1880
Birth Location: Traphill, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

William Johnson
1815 – 1879
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Lewis Johnson's Ancestors

Self
Lewis Johnson
1785 – 1852
Birth Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Lewis W Johnson
Susanna Chandler
1769 – 1820
Pittsylvania, Virginia, British Colonies,
Grandparents
Jeffrey (William) Johnson
1722 – 1789
Prince William County, Virginia, United States of America
Rachel (Irene) Johnson
1727 – 1816
Westmoreland, Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Jeffery Johnson
1691 – 1758
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jeffrey I
1652 – 1725

Lewis Johnson's Descendants

1.
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Lewis Johnson (19 February 1785 – 13 October 1852) m. Theresa (Rissy) Wood (20 Dec 1789 – Dec 1880)
  1. 1. William (C) Johnson (abt 1815 – Sep 1879) m. Rebecca Caudle (1823 – Unknown)
    1. 1. Major Johnson (1849 – )
    2. 2. William Johnson (7 Aug 1852 – 28 Feb 1920) m. Elvira (Francis) Massie (11 February 1857 – 31 July 1927)
      1. 1. James (Elias) Johnson (25 January 1877 – May 1967) m. Rebeckah (Jane) Johnson (abt 1882 – 1945)
        1. 1. Bonnie (Johnson) Isaacs (30 Jun 1914 – 19 Dec 1996)
        2. 2. Benjamin (J.) Johnson (26 Apr 1916 – 18 Sep 1959) m. Mary (I.) Johnson (3 Oct 1925 – 14 Jul 2011)

Lewis Johnson's Timeline

3 Records

1785
19 February 1785
Birth of Lewis Johnson in Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 55
Lewis Johnson resided here in Spicers District, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Spicers District, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1852
13 October 1852
Age 67
Death of Lewis Johnson in Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 February 1785
    Event Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Spicers District, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 October 1852
    Event Place: Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
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