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Nelson Johnson 1897–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 SEP 1897

Birth Location: Straight Creek, Bell Co., KY

Death Date: Sept 8, 1988

Death Location: Wiseman Cemetery, Beechwood, Crawford Co., Indiana

Father: James Johnson

Mother: Margret Pierce

Spouse(s): Hilda Summers

Children(s): Marie Johnson, Opal Johnson, Amos Johnson, Raymond Johnson, Maddie Johnson, Dorothy Johnson, Rosa Johnson, Minerva Johnson, Lola Johnson

In 1897, Nelson Johnson entered the world in Straight Creek, Bell Co., KY, born to James J Johnson And Margret Pierce. In 1900, Nelson Johnson resided in Burns Spring, Bell, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Nelson Johnson resided in Callaway, Bell, Kentucky, USA. Nelson Johnson married Hilda Summers, and had children including Amos Johnson, Dorothy Mae Johnson, Laura Kathryn Johnson, Lola Ellen Johnson, Maddie Midget Johnson, Marie Johnson, Minerva Johnson, Opal Jane Johnson, Raymond Henry Johnson, Rosa Lee Johnson, Willow Jean Johnson. Nelson Johnson passed away in 1988 in Wiseman Cemetery, Beechwood, Crawford Co., Indiana.

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Biography

  • In 1897, Nelson Johnson entered the world in Straight Creek, Bell Co., KY, born to James J Johnson And Margret Pierce.
  • In 1900, Nelson Johnson resided in Burns Spring, Bell, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Nelson Johnson resided in Callaway, Bell, Kentucky, USA.
  • Nelson Johnson married Hilda Summers, and had children including Amos Johnson, Dorothy Mae Johnson, Laura Kathryn Johnson, Lola Ellen Johnson, Maddie Midget Johnson, Marie Johnson, Minerva Johnson, Opal Jane Johnson, Raymond Henry Johnson, Rosa Lee Johnson, Willow Jean Johnson.
  • Nelson Johnson passed away in 1988 in Wiseman Cemetery, Beechwood, Crawford Co., Indiana.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Nelson Johnson's Ancestors

Self
Nelson Johnson
1897–1988
Birth Place: Straight Creek, Bell Co., KY
Parents
James J. Johnson
1858–1927
Clay Co., KY
Margret Pierce
1874–1919
KY
Grandparents
Amos Johnson
1838–1896
Harlan Co., Ky
Matilda Simpson
1841–1880
KY
Rebecca Tudder
1839–
Kentucky
Joseph (Pearce) Pierce
1836–1879
Yellow Creek, Knox County, Kentucky USA
Great-Grandparents
David Johnson
1815–1894
Dicey Brock
1819–1907
Andrew Simpson
1808–1880
Sally Brock
1818–1880
Nancy Parker
1805–
John Tedder
1801–1876
Alfred Pierce
1814–
Sarah Turner
1818–1888
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Rachel Helton
1784–1865
Robert Johnson
1778–1858
Aaron Brock
1787–
Amy Waldrup
1790–1870
Hannah Copelin
1780–
Samuel Simpson
1775–
Aaron Brock
1787–
Amy Waldrup
1790–1870
Henry PARKER
1770–1829
Elizabeth CHAMBERS
1791–1856
Harmon Tedder
1762–1837
Sarah Wilson
1768–1840
William Pierce
1777–1842
Matilda Pierce
1792–1854
John (DNA)
1777–1881
Elizabeth Marsee
1789–1870

Nelson Johnson's Descendants

1.
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Nelson Johnson (5 SEP 1897–Sept 8, 1988) m. Hilda Summers (22 Jun 1901–Oct 29, 1987)
  1. 1. Marie Johnson 1918–1918
  2. 2. Opal (Jane) Johnson 1944–1946
  3. 3. Amos Johnson 1941–1976
  4. 4. Raymond (Henry) Johnson 1939–2015
  5. 5. Maddie (Midget) Johnson 1933–1994 m. Irvin (Lloyd) Turner 1931–1994 m. James Dollar 1930–1996
  6. 6. Dorothy (Mae) Johnson 1927–1972 m. Horace (Palmer) Lucas 1918–1973 m. Quinton (Lotus) Dickey 1911–1989
    1. 1. David (Martin) Dickey 1947–2001
  7. 7. Rosa (Lee) Johnson 1925–1988 m. Eward (T.) Austin 1925–1991 m. Arthur (Elsworth) Andrews 1908–1973
    1. 1. James (Leroy) Andrews 1944–2008
    2. 2. Arthur (Elsworth) Andrews 1943–1943
  8. 8. Minerva Johnson 1922–1985 m. Harry Andrews 1912–1990
    1. 1. Millie (Jane) Andrew 1945–2003 m. Lloyd (Robert) Satterfield 1934–1978 m. Charles Morgan 1943–2003
    2. 2. Betty (Ray) Andrews 1941–2006
  9. 9. Lola (Ellen) Johnson 1920–1994 m. Avery (Lesley) Jackson 1920–1994 m. William (Henry) Grant 1917–2001
    1. 1. Nancy (Lee) Grant 1951–2014 m. Lonnie Clark 1948–2014
    2. 2. Charles (Herbert) Grant 1946–1972

Nelson Johnson's Timeline

9 Records

1897
5 SEP 1897
Birth of Nelson Johnson in Straight Creek, Bell Co., KY
Straight Creek, Bell Co., KY
1900
1900
Age 3
Nelson Johnson resided here in Burns Spring, Bell, Kentucky, USA
Burns Spring, Bell, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 13
Nelson Johnson resided here in Callaway, Bell, Kentucky, USA
Callaway, Bell, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 33
Nelson Johnson resided here in District 3, Bell, Kentucky
District 3, Bell, Kentucky
1935
1935
Age 38
Nelson Johnson resided here in Rural, Harlan, Kentucky
Rural, Harlan, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 43
Nelson Johnson resided here in Ohio, Crawford, Indiana, United States
Ohio, Crawford, Indiana, United States
1942
1942
Age 45
Nelson Johnson resided here in Fredonia, Crawford, Indiana, USA
Fredonia, Crawford, Indiana, USA
1988
5 SEP 1988
Age 91
Death of Nelson Johnson in Leavenworth, Crawford Co.,IN
Leavenworth, Crawford Co.,IN
1988
Sept 8, 1988
Age 91
Burial of Nelson Johnson in Wiseman Cemetery, Beechwood, Crawford Co., Indiana
Wiseman Cemetery, Beechwood, Crawford Co., Indiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 SEP 1897
    Event Place: Straight Creek, Bell Co., KY
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 397
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ohio, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: T627_1033; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 13-8
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 404-09-5628; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: 733; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 334.0; FHL microfilm: 2340468
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Jackson; Roll: 1653445
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Burns Spring, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: 508; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1240508
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Callaway, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: T624_464; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1374477
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Indiana, Marriage Certificates, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Series Number: 89-204; Year: 1990 Oct; Certificate Range: 039332 - 041499
    [10] Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Burns Spring, Bell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Burns Spring, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: 508; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1240508

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Callaway, Bell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Callaway, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: T624_464; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1374477

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 3, Bell, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: 733; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 334.0; FHL microfilm: 2340468

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Harlan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ohio, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: T627_1033; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 13-8

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Ohio, Crawford, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ohio, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: T627_1033; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 13-8

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Fredonia, Crawford, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 397

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 404-09-5628; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Jackson County
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Jackson; Roll: 1653445

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jackson, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Jackson; Roll: 1653445

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 SEP 1988
    Event Place: Leavenworth, Crawford Co.,IN
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 404-09-5628; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Sept 8, 1988
    Event Place: Wiseman Cemetery, Beechwood, Crawford Co., Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

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