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Ransom Elvin Johnson 1868–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 January 1868

Birth Location: Fountain Green, Sanpete, Utah Territory, United States

Death Date: 24 October 1939

Death Location: Los Angeles, California, United States

Father: Michael Johnson

Mother: Hansena Groseth

Spouse(s): Susan Proctor

Children(s): Elva Johnson

The story of Ransom Elvin Johnson began in 1868 in Fountain Green, Sanpete, Utah Territory, United States. In 1870, Ransom Elvin Johnson resided in Fairview Green, Fairview Green, Sanpete, Utah Terr. In 1880, Ransom Elvin Johnson resided in Monroe, Sevier, Utah, USA. Ransom Elvin Johnson married Susan Elizabeth Proctor, and had children including Elva O Johnson. Ransom Elvin Johnson passed away in 1939 in Los Angeles, California, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Ransom Elvin Johnson began in 1868 in Fountain Green, Sanpete, Utah Territory, United States.
  • In 1870, Ransom Elvin Johnson resided in Fairview Green, Fairview Green, Sanpete, Utah Terr.
  • In 1880, Ransom Elvin Johnson resided in Monroe, Sevier, Utah, USA.
  • Ransom Elvin Johnson married Susan Elizabeth Proctor, and had children including Elva O Johnson.
  • Ransom Elvin Johnson passed away in 1939 in Los Angeles, California, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Michael Johnson
1832–1912
Birth Location: Ytteryg, Färila, Helsingeland, Gävleborgs, Sweden
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Hansena Groseth
1847–1926
Birth Location: Vor Frelsers, Copenhagen, Denmark
HG

Spouses(s)

Susan Proctor
1879–
Birth Location: Kentucky
SP

Children(s)

Elva Johnson
1906–
Birth Location: Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
EJ

Ransom Johnson's Ancestors

Self
Ransom Johnson
1868–1939
Birth Place: Fountain Green, Sanpete, Utah Territory, United States
Parents
Michael Johnson
1832–1912
Ytteryg, Färila, Helsingeland, Gävleborgs, Sweden
Hansena (Olena Jemima) Groseth
1847–1926
Vor Frelsers, Copenhagen, Denmark
Grandparents
Jonas Stener
1788–1877
Valla, Färilla, Gävleborg, Sweden
Helena ("Ella") Mickelsdottir
1797–1853
Ygsbo, Färila, Hälsingland, Ljusdal, Gävleborg, Suède
Hans Grosset
1822–1848
Copenhagen, Denmark
Brigitta Wulff
1820–1911
København, Copenhagen, Denmark
Great-Grandparents
Esbjor Jonsson
1748–1825
Marget Jonsdotter
1753–1841
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ransom Johnson's Descendants

1.
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Ransom (Elvin) Johnson (30 January 1868–24 October 1939) m. Susan (Elizabeth) Proctor (abt 1879–)
  1. 1. Elva (O) Johnson 1906–

Ransom Johnson's Timeline

10 Records

1868
30 January 1868
Birth of Ransom Elvin Johnson in Fountain Green, Sanpete, Utah Territory, United States
Fountain Green, Sanpete, Utah Territory, United States
1870
1870
Age 2
Ransom Elvin Johnson resided here in Fairview Green, Fairview Green, Sanpete, Utah Territory, USA
Fairview Green, Fairview Green, Sanpete, Utah Territory, USA
1880
1880
Age 12
Ransom Elvin Johnson resided here in Monroe, Sevier, Utah, USA
Monroe, Sevier, Utah, USA
1889
4 Jan 1889
Age 21
Ransom Elvin Johnson resided here in Mitchell, South Dakota, USA
Mitchell, South Dakota, USA
1900
1900
Age 32
Ransom Elvin Johnson resided here in Boise Ward 1, Ada, Idaho, USA
Boise Ward 1, Ada, Idaho, USA
1910
1910
Age 42
Ransom Elvin Johnson resided here in Spokane Ward 5, Spokane, Washington, USA
Spokane Ward 5, Spokane, Washington, USA
1918
1918
Age 50
Ransom Elvin Johnson resided here in Pasadena, California, USA
Pasadena, California, USA
1920
1920
Age 52
Ransom Elvin Johnson resided here in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 62
Ransom Elvin Johnson resided here in Pasadena, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
Pasadena, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
1939
24 October 1939
Age 71
Death of Ransom Elvin Johnson in Los Angeles, California, United States
Los Angeles, California, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 January 1868
    Event Place: Fountain Green, Sanpete, Utah Territory, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] California, U.S., Death Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_117; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 496
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1224; FHL microfilm: 2339903
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Fairview Green, Sanpete, Utah Territory; Roll: M593_1612; Page: 26B
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Boise Ward 1, Ada, Idaho; Roll: 231; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0001
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spokane Ward 5, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T624_1671; Page: 2b; Enumeration District: 0206; FHL microfilm: 1375684
    [8] California, U.S., Prison and Correctional Records, 1851-1950, California State Archives; Sacramento, California; Register and Descriptive List of Convicts - San Quentin

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Fairview Green, Fairview Green, Sanpete, Utah Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Fairview Green, Sanpete, Utah Territory; Roll: M593_1612; Page: 26B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Monroe, Sevier, Utah, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Jan 1889
    Event Place: Mitchell, South Dakota
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Mitchell Capital - 4 Jan 1889 - Page 3, 4 Jan 1889

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 Jan 1889
    Event Place: Mitchell, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: South Dakota, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Mitchell Capital; Publication Date: 4 Jan 1889; Publication Place: Mitchell, South Dakota, USA; &terms=Ransom_Johnson

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Boise Ward 1, Ada, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Boise Ward 1, Ada, Idaho; Roll: 231; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0001

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Spokane Ward 5, Spokane, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spokane Ward 5, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T624_1671; Page: 2b; Enumeration District: 0206; FHL microfilm: 1375684

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1918
    Event Place: Pasadena, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_117; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 496

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pasadena, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1224; FHL microfilm: 2339903

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: San Quentin, Marin, California, USA
    Record Source: California, U.S., Prison and Correctional Records, 1851-1950, California State Archives; Sacramento, California; Register and Descriptive List of Convicts - San Quentin

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 October 1939
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
    Record Source: California, U.S., Death Index
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