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Viola Johnston 1882–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 09 Sep 1882

Birth Location: Crumley Chapel, Jefferson County, Alabama

Death Date: 17 September 1971

Death Location: Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: John Johnson

Mother: Sarah SHOEMAKER

Spouse(s): Marshall Milstead

Children(s): Willie Milstead, Mamie Milstead, Bertha Milstead, Jacqueline Millstead, Douglas Milstead

The story of Viola Johnston began in 1882 in Crumley Chapel, Jefferson County, Alabama. In 1900, Viola Johnston resided in Precinct 20, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. In 1910, Viola Johnston resided in Precinct 7, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. Viola Johnston married Marshall Milstead, and had children including Bertha Mabel Milstead, Douglas Milstead, Ila Bell Milstead, Jacqueline Norma Jackie Millstead, Mamie Catherine Milstead, Willie M Milstead. Viola Johnston passed away in 1971 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Viola Johnston began in 1882 in Crumley Chapel, Jefferson County, Alabama.
  • In 1900, Viola Johnston resided in Precinct 20, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1910, Viola Johnston resided in Precinct 7, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • Viola Johnston married Marshall Milstead, and had children including Bertha Mabel Milstead, Douglas Milstead, Ila Bell Milstead, Jacqueline Norma Jackie Millstead, Mamie Catherine Milstead, Willie M Milstead.
  • Viola Johnston passed away in 1971 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Johnson
1847–1931
Birth Location: Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America
JJ
Sarah SHOEMAKER
1851–1903
Birth Location: Crumley Chapel, Jefferson Co. AL, USA
SS

Spouses(s)

Marshall Milstead
1884–1930
Birth Location: Alabama
MM

Children(s)

Willie Milstead
1922–1956
Birth Location: Mississippi
WM
Mamie Milstead
1912–1945
Birth Location: Alabama
MM
Bertha Milstead
1907–1981
Birth Location: Mulga, Jefferson County, Alabama
BM
Jacqueline Millstead
1909–1977
Birth Location: Alabama
JM
Douglas Milstead
1904–1904
Birth Location: –
DM

Viola Johnston's Ancestors

Self
Viola Johnston
1882–1971
Birth Place: Crumley Chapel, Jefferson County, Alabama
Parents
John William Johnson
1847–1931
Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America
Sarah (Elizabeth) SHOEMAKER
1851–1903
Crumley Chapel, Jefferson Co. AL, USA
Grandparents
Oliver Shoemaker
1827–1863
Forsyth, Dawson, Georgia
MARY (CATHERINE "POLLY") REGAN
1829–1916
Habersham County, Georgia
Great-Grandparents
JAMES REGAN
1783–1877
CATHERINE CRUMLEY
1774–1877
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Viola Johnston's Descendants

1.
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Viola Johnston (09 Sep 1882–17 September 1971) m. Marshall Milstead (Jan 1884–6 Jun 1930)
  1. 1. Willie (M) Milstead 1922–1956 m. James (Monro) Manseill 1914–1998
    1. 1. Jerry Manseill 1951–2022
    2. 2. James (Olen Manseill) Sr. 1941–2001
    3. 3. Early (Yvone (Bonnie)) Manseill 1939–1998
    4. 4. Early (Yvone (Bonnie)) Manseill 1939–1998
    5. 5. Lotty (Mae) Manseill 1936–1936
    6. 6. Lotty Manseill 1936–1936
    7. 7. Earl (Yvone) Manseill 1937–1998
    8. 8. Bonnie (E.) Reel 1939–1998
    9. 9. JAMES (O) Manseill 1941–2001
    10. 10. James (Olen Manseill) Sr. 1941–2001
    11. 11. Early (Yvone (Bonnie)) Manseill 1937–1998
    12. 12. Lotty (Mae) Manseill 1936–1936
    13. 13. Lottie (Mae) Manseill 1936–1938
    14. 14. Earl (Yvonne) Manseill –1997
    15. 15. James (Olen) Manseill –2000
    16. 16. Bonnie (Manseill) Reel 1937–1998
    17. 17. Early (Yvone (Bonnie)) Manseill 1939–1998
    18. 18. Jerry Manseill 1951–2022
    19. 19. James (Olen Manseill) Sr. 1941–2001
    20. 20. Lotty (Mae) Manseill 1936–1937
  2. 2. Mamie (Catherine) Milstead 1912–1945
  3. 3. Bertha (Mabel) Milstead 1907–1981 m. Z. (E.) Poe 1903–
    1. 1. Billie (E) Poe 1929–2012
  4. 4. Jacqueline (Norma "Jackie") Millstead 1909–1977
  5. 5. Douglas Milstead 1904–1904

Viola Johnston's Timeline

8 Records

1882
09 Sep 1882
Birth of Viola Johnston in Crumley Chapel, Jefferson County, Alabama
Crumley Chapel, Jefferson County, Alabama
1900
1900
Age 18
Viola Johnston resided here in Precinct 20, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Precinct 20, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
Viola Johnston resided here in Precinct 7, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Precinct 7, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
Viola Johnston resided here in Dolomite, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Dolomite, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Viola Johnston resided here in Pole Bridge, Pole Bridge, Walker, Alabama, USA
Pole Bridge, Pole Bridge, Walker, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
Viola Johnston resided here in Apex, Dolomite, Nelro, Westfield Camp, Jefferson, Alabama
Apex, Dolomite, Nelro, Westfield Camp, Jefferson, Alabama
1940
1940
Age 58
Viola Johnston resided here in E.p.7, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
E.p.7, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1971
17 September 1971
Age 89
Death of Viola Johnston in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 Sep 1882
    Event Place: Crumley Chapel, Jefferson County, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] Alabama, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pole Bridge, Walker, Alabama; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2339788
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 7, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T624_17; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1374030
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Precinct 20, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 7, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 7, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T624_17; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1374030

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Dolomite, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pole Bridge, Pole Bridge, Walker, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pole Bridge, Walker, Alabama; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2339788

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Apex, Dolomite, Nelro, Westfield Camp, Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: E.p.7, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 September 1971
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Alabama, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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