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Vivian Myrtle Johnson 1907–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Dec 1907

Birth Location: Wise County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 14 Jan 1966

Death Location: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA

Father:

Mother: Sarah Trivett

Spouse(s): Lighthall Casteel

Children(s): Luther Casteel, Fitzhugh Casteel, Wilbur Johnson, Edna Casteel, Betty Casteel

The story of Vivian Myrtle Johnson began in 1907 in Wise County, Virginia, USA. In 1920, Vivian Myrtle Johnson resided in New Garden, Russell, Virginia, USA. In 1930, Vivian Myrtle Johnson resided in Johnson City, Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee,. Vivian Myrtle Johnson married Lighthall Luther Vernon Vestal Keith Casteel, and had children including Betty Jo Casteel, Edna Pearl Casteel, Fitzhugh Lee Hank Casteel, Luther Vestal Casteel, Wilbur Lee Johnson. Vivian Myrtle Johnson passed away in 1966 in Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Vivian Myrtle Johnson began in 1907 in Wise County, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Vivian Myrtle Johnson resided in New Garden, Russell, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Vivian Myrtle Johnson resided in Johnson City, Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee,.
  • Vivian Myrtle Johnson married Lighthall Luther Vernon Vestal Keith Casteel, and had children including Betty Jo Casteel, Edna Pearl Casteel, Fitzhugh Lee Hank Casteel, Luther Vestal Casteel, Wilbur Lee Johnson.
  • Vivian Myrtle Johnson passed away in 1966 in Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sarah Trivett
1882–1916
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
ST

Spouses(s)

Lighthall Casteel
1892–1968
Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia, USA
LC

Children(s)

Luther Casteel
1931–2000
Birth Location: Tennessee
LC
Fitzhugh Casteel
1937–2005
Birth Location: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA
FC
Wilbur Johnson
1923–1944
Birth Location: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA
WJ
Edna Casteel
1929–2008
Birth Location: Smyth County, Virginia, USA
EC
Betty Casteel
1934–1939
Birth Location: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA
BC

Vivian Johnson's Ancestors

Self
Vivian Johnson
1907–1966
Birth Place: Wise County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Sarah Trivett
1882–1916
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Vivian Johnson's Descendants

1.
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Vivian (Myrtle) Johnson (17 Dec 1907–14 Jan 1966) m. Lighthall (Luther Vernon Vestal (Keith)) Casteel (9 Aug 1892–Dec 1968)
  1. 1. Luther (Vestal) Casteel 1931–2000
  2. 2. Fitzhugh (Lee (Hank)) Casteel 1937–2005
  3. 3. Wilbur (Lee) Johnson 1923–1944
  4. 4. Edna (Pearl) Casteel 1929–2008
    1. 1. Mary (Catherine) Birchfield 1951–2020
  5. 5. Betty (Jo) Casteel 1934–1939

Vivian Johnson's Timeline

8 Records

1907
17 Dec 1907
Birth of Vivian Myrtle Johnson in Wise County, Virginia, USA
Wise County, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 13
Vivian Myrtle Johnson resided here in New Garden, Russell, Virginia, USA
New Garden, Russell, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 23
Vivian Myrtle Johnson resided here in Johnson City, Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Johnson City, Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 28
Vivian Myrtle Johnson resided here in Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee
Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 33
Vivian Myrtle Johnson resided here in Johnson City, Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Johnson City, Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1948
16 Oct 1948
Age 41
Vivian Myrtle Johnson resided here in Johnson City, Tennessee, USA
Johnson City, Tennessee, USA
1950
1950
Age 43
Vivian Myrtle Johnson resided here in Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1966
14 Jan 1966
Age 59
Death of Vivian Myrtle Johnson in Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Washington County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Dec 1907
    Event Place: Wise County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 7
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03944; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 90-15
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: New Garden, Russell, Virginia; Roll: T625_1913; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 85
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Births, 1864-2015
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: New Garden, Russell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: New Garden, Russell, Virginia; Roll: T625_1913; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 85

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Johnson City, Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03944; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 90-15

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Johnson City, Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03944; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 90-15

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1948
    Event Place: Johnson City, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Johnson City Press-Chronicle; Publication Date: 16 Oct 1948; Publication Place: Johnson City, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1966
    Event Place: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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