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Matilda Josephine Johnson 1884–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Oct 1884

Birth Location: Avery CO., NC

Death Date: 29 Apr 1965

Death Location: Mt. Zion Meth CH. Cemetry Avery County, NC. USA

Father: Logan Johnson

Mother: Mary Johnson

Spouse(s): Gipsy Beam

Children(s): Abraham Beam, Frances Beam

The story of Matilda Josephine Johnson began in 1884 in Avery CO., NC. In 1900, Matilda Josephine Johnson resided in Linville, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA. In 1910, Matilda Josephine Johnson resided in Grassy Creek, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA. Matilda Josephine Johnson married Gipsy Beam, and had children including Abraham J Beam, Frances J Beam. Matilda Josephine Johnson passed away in 1965 in Mt. Zion Meth CH. Cemetry Avery County, NC. USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Matilda Josephine Johnson began in 1884 in Avery CO., NC.
  • In 1900, Matilda Josephine Johnson resided in Linville, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Matilda Josephine Johnson resided in Grassy Creek, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA.
  • Matilda Josephine Johnson married Gipsy Beam, and had children including Abraham J Beam, Frances J Beam.
  • Matilda Josephine Johnson passed away in 1965 in Mt. Zion Meth CH. Cemetry Avery County, NC. USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Logan Johnson
1854–1916
Birth Location: Watauga, Watauga, North Carolina, United States
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Mary Johnson
1853–1931
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Gipsy Beam
1885–1938
Birth Location: Mitchell County, North Carolina, USA
GB

Children(s)

Abraham Beam
1919–1997
Birth Location: Jonas Ridge, Burke, North Carolina, USA
AB
Frances Beam
1916–2002
Birth Location: Spruce Pine, North Carolina
FB

Matilda Johnson's Ancestors

Self
Matilda Johnson
1884–1965
Birth Place: Avery CO., NC
Parents
Logan Henderson Johnson
1854–1916
Watauga, Watauga, North Carolina, United States
Mary (Benfield) Johnson
1853–1931
North Carolina
Grandparents
Harrison (Henderson Johnson) **
1828–1910
Yancey, North Carolina, United States
Cintha (Adeline) Franklin
1832–1906
Burke County, North Carolina, USA
Daniel (Lawson) Benfield
1822–1879
Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States of America
Mary (L) Waugh
1829–1906
Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Abraham Sr.
1787–1881
Jane Daniels
1784–1880
Isaac Franklin
1804–1900
Hannah *
1803–1884
Daniel Benfield
1791–1870
Mary Work
1791–1829
James Waugh
1809–1881
Jane Haig
1802–1872
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Johnson
1740–1807
Sarah McClaren
1755–1835
John Daniels
1765–1840
Catherine Daniels
1772–1856
Jacob name
1758–1851
Caroline Franklin)
1756–1820
Valentine Taylor
1780–1830
Catherine Ulrich
1755–1819
Joseph Work
1751–1809
Agnes Shearer
1755–1810
Samuel Waugh
1780–1856
Mary Wilson
1784–1851
David Haig
1763–1832
Margaret Spears
1776–1848

Matilda Johnson's Descendants

1.
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Matilda (Josephine) Johnson (22 Oct 1884–29 Apr 1965) m. Gipsy Beam (15 Jan 1885–27 Aug 1938)
  1. 1. Abraham (J) Beam 1919–1997 m. Savanna Clark 1921–2010
  2. 2. Frances (J) Beam 1916–2002

Matilda Johnson's Timeline

9 Records

1884
22 Oct 1884
Birth of Matilda Josephine Johnson in Avery CO., NC
Avery CO., NC
1900
1900
Age 16
Matilda Josephine Johnson resided here in Linville, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
Linville, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
Matilda Josephine Johnson resided here in Grassy Creek, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
Grassy Creek, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Matilda Josephine Johnson resided here in Grassy Creek, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
Grassy Creek, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Matilda Josephine Johnson resided here in Jonas Ridge, Burke, North Carolina, USA
Jonas Ridge, Burke, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
Matilda Josephine Johnson resided here in Jonas Ridge, Burke, North Carolina
Jonas Ridge, Burke, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 56
Matilda Josephine Johnson resided here in Jonas Ridge, Burke, North Carolina, USA
Jonas Ridge, Burke, North Carolina, USA
1965
27 Apr 1965
Age 81
Death of Matilda Josephine Johnson in Jonas Ridge, Burke Co., NC
Jonas Ridge, Burke Co., NC
1965
29 Apr 1965
Age 81
Burial of Matilda Josephine Johnson in Mt. Zion Meth CH. Cemetry Avery County, NC. USA
Mt. Zion Meth CH. Cemetry Avery County, NC. USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Oct 1884
    Event Place: Avery CO., NC
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jonas Ridge, Burke, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02880; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 12-7
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grassy Creek, Mitchell, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1311; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 185
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jonas Ridge, Burke, North Carolina; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2341411
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Linville, Mitchell, North Carolina; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1241207
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grassy Creek, Mitchell, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1109; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1375122
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Linville, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Linville, Mitchell, North Carolina; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1241207

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Grassy Creek, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grassy Creek, Mitchell, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1109; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1375122

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Grassy Creek, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grassy Creek, Mitchell, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1311; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 185

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jonas Ridge, Burke, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jonas Ridge, Burke, North Carolina; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2341411

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Jonas Ridge, Burke, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jonas Ridge, Burke, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02880; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 12-7

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Jonas Ridge, Burke, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jonas Ridge, Burke, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02880; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 12-7

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Newland, Burke, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1965
    Event Place: Jonas Ridge, Burke Co., NC
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1965
    Event Place: Mt. Zion Meth CH. Cemetry Avery County, NC. USA
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