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Reuben Johnson 1903–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 OCT 1903

Birth Location: Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 15 SEP 1987

Death Location: New Jersey, USA

Father: James Johnson

Mother: Sarah Dorton

Spouse(s): Effie Childers

Children(s): Larry Johnson, Reed Johnson

In 1903, Reuben Johnson entered the world in Kentucky, USA, born to James Johnson And Sarah Alice Dorton. In 1935, Reuben Johnson resided in Rural, Pike, Kentucky. In 1940, Reuben Johnson resided in Magisterial District #2, Pike, Kentucky, USA. Reuben Johnson married Effie Childers, and had children including Larry Johnson, Reed Johnson, Rudy Johnson. Reuben Johnson passed away in 1987 in New Jersey, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1903, Reuben Johnson entered the world in Kentucky, USA, born to James Johnson And Sarah Alice Dorton.
  • In 1935, Reuben Johnson resided in Rural, Pike, Kentucky.
  • In 1940, Reuben Johnson resided in Magisterial District #2, Pike, Kentucky, USA.
  • Reuben Johnson married Effie Childers, and had children including Larry Johnson, Reed Johnson, Rudy Johnson.
  • Reuben Johnson passed away in 1987 in New Jersey, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Reuben Johnson's Ancestors

Self
Reuben Johnson
1903–1987
Birth Place: Kentucky, USA
Parents
James Johnson
1882–1902
Kentucky, United States
Sarah (Alice) Dorton
1885–1906
Dickenson, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Reuben Johnson
1856–1932
Pike Co. KY
Bethina Vanover
1857–1940
Pike Co. KY
Great-Grandparents
William Vanover
1824–1855
Sarah Estep
1834–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Vanover
1799–1870
Nancy Collins
1797–1870
James Estep
1767–1852
Sarah Frazier
1796–1870

Reuben Johnson's Descendants

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Reuben Johnson (21 OCT 1903–15 SEP 1987) m. Effie Childers (28 DEC 1909–28 MAY 1996)
  1. 1. Larry Johnson 1938–1997 m. Elizabeth (Joan) Johnson 1934–1998
  2. 2. Reed Johnson 1932–2008 m. Beatrice Hughes 1933–1977

Reuben Johnson's Timeline

4 Records

1903
21 OCT 1903
Birth of Reuben Johnson in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 32
Reuben Johnson resided here in Rural, Pike, Kentucky
Rural, Pike, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 37
Reuben Johnson resided here in Magisterial District #2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District #2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1987
15 SEP 1987
Age 84
Death of Reuben Johnson in New Jersey, USA
New Jersey, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 OCT 1903
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] World Family Tree Vol. 81, Ed. 1, Tree #0587
    [2] 587.FTW
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 15 November 2018, 04:08), entry for Ruben Johnson(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LKSW-7J4
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01350; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 98-12
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Magisterial District #2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01350; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 98-12

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01350; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 98-12

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 SEP 1987
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] World Family Tree Vol. 81, Ed. 1, Tree #0587
    [2] 587.FTW
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 15 November 2018, 04:08), entry for Ruben Johnson(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LKSW-7J4
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01350; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 98-12

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