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Lydia Helen Johnson 1889–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Sep 1889

Birth Location: Pittsview, Russell, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 13 Mar 1978

Death Location: Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, USA

Father: Andrew Johnson

Mother: Lela Ward

Spouse(s): Earl Braley

Children(s): Gerald Braley, Virginia Braley, Evelyn Braley, Betty Braby, James Braley

The story of Lydia Helen Johnson began in 1889 in Pittsview, Russell, Alabama, USA. In 1900, Lydia Helen Johnson resided in Seale, Russell, Alabama, USA. In 1910, Lydia Helen Johnson established residence. Lydia Helen Johnson married Earl Ellison Braley, and had children including Betty Lou Braby, Evelyn B Braley, Gerald Neal Braley, James Braley, Virginia May Braley. Lydia Helen Johnson passed away in 1978 in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Lydia Helen Johnson began in 1889 in Pittsview, Russell, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1900, Lydia Helen Johnson resided in Seale, Russell, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1910, Lydia Helen Johnson established residence.
  • Lydia Helen Johnson married Earl Ellison Braley, and had children including Betty Lou Braby, Evelyn B Braley, Gerald Neal Braley, James Braley, Virginia May Braley.
  • Lydia Helen Johnson passed away in 1978 in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Johnson
1852–1931
Birth Location: Opelika, Lee, Alabama, USA
AJ
Lela Ward
1858–1947
Birth Location: Fredonia, Chambers, Alabama, USA
LW

Spouses(s)

Earl Braley
1892–1948
Birth Location: Lingo, Macon, Missouri, USA
EB

Children(s)

Gerald Braley
1914–1993
Birth Location: Horton, Brown, Kansas, USA
GB
Virginia Braley
1924–2017
Birth Location: Horton, Kansas
VB
Evelyn Braley
1916–2002
Birth Location: Horton, Brown, Kansas, USA
EB
Betty Braby
1926–2020
Birth Location: Kansas, USA
BB
James Braley
1918–2002
Birth Location: Horton, Kansas, USA
JB

Lydia Johnson's Ancestors

Self
Lydia Johnson
1889–1978
Birth Place: Pittsview, Russell, Alabama, USA
Parents
Andrew Luther Johnson
1852–1931
Opelika, Lee, Alabama, USA
Lela (J) Ward
1858–1947
Fredonia, Chambers, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Henry (Walker) Johnson
1814–1899
Georgia, USA
Margaret (Eliza) Strahan
1822–1914
Georgia, USA
Solomon (A) Ward
1816–1889
Georgia, USA
Cynthia (P) Watt
1824–1864
Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Solomon Ward
1777–1836
Sarah Hall
1782–
Hugh Watt
1789–1845
Elizabeth Phillips
1796–1822
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Abraham Phillips
1755–1836
Cynthia Lanier
1761–1837

Lydia Johnson's Descendants

1.
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Lydia (Helen) Johnson (15 Sep 1889–13 Mar 1978) m. Earl (Ellison) Braley (23 Mar 1892–20 Apr 1948)
  1. 1. Gerald (Neal) Braley 1914–1993 m. 1910–1990
  2. 2. Virginia (May) Braley 1924–2017
  3. 3. Evelyn (B) Braley 1916–2002 m. Edwin (Lavere) Losey 1914–1989
  4. 4. Betty (Lou) Braby 1926–2020 m. John (M.) Cameron 1919–2015
  5. 5. James Braley 1918–2002

Lydia Johnson's Timeline

13 Records

1889
15 Sep 1889
Birth of Lydia Helen Johnson in Pittsview, Russell, Alabama, USA
Pittsview, Russell, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 11
Lydia Helen Johnson resided here in Seale, Russell, Alabama, USA
Seale, Russell, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
Lydia Helen Johnson resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 31
Lydia Helen Johnson resided here
None
1925
1925
Age 36
Lydia Helen Johnson resided here in Horton, Brown, Kansas, USA
Horton, Brown, Kansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
Lydia Helen Johnson resided here in Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas, USA
Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 46
Lydia Helen Johnson resided here in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1939
1939
Age 50
Lydia Helen Johnson resided here in Kansas City, Clay, Missouri, USA
Kansas City, Clay, Missouri, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 51
Lydia Helen Johnson resided here in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 51
Lydia Helen Johnson resided here in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1941
1941
Age 52
Lydia Helen Johnson resided here in Kansas City, Clay, Missouri, USA
Kansas City, Clay, Missouri, USA
1958
1958
Age 69
Lydia Helen Johnson resided here in Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
1978
13 Mar 1978
Age 89
Death of Lydia Helen Johnson in Alhambra, Los Angeles, California, USA
Alhambra, Los Angeles, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1889
    Event Place: Pittsview, Russell, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas; Roll: 713; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0024; Image: 920.0; FHL microfilm: 2340448
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Horton Ward 1, Brown, Kansas; Roll: T625_525; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 25; Image: 643
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T627_2178; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 116-298
    [4] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Seale, Russell, Alabama; Roll: 38; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0149; FHL microfilm: 1240038
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ponca Ward 5, Kay, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1256; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1375269
    [7] California, Death Index, Date: 1978-03-13
    [8] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 550-42-2583; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Seale, Russell, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Seale, Russell, Alabama; Roll: 38; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0149; FHL microfilm: 1240038

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ponca Ward 5, Kay, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1256; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1375269

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Horton Ward 1, Brown, Kansas; Roll: T625_525; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 25; Image: 643

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Horton, Brown, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Seneca, Nemaha, Kansas; Roll: 713; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0024; Image: 920.0; FHL microfilm: 2340448

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T627_2178; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 116-298
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Kansas City, Clay, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T627_2178; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 116-298

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T627_2178; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 116-298

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Kansas City, Clay, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Mar 1978
    Event Place: Alhambra, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] California, Death Index, Date: 1978-03-13
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 550-42-2583; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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