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Washington Jefferson Johnson 1852–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Dec 1852

Birth Location: Putnam, Tennessee

Death Date: 22 January 1928

Death Location: United States

Father: Joseph Johnson

Mother: Mary Hargis

Spouse(s): Amanda Johnson

Children(s): Mary Johnson

In 1852, Washington Jefferson Johnson entered the world in Putnam, Tennessee, born to Joseph Johnson And Mary Polly Hargis. In 1880, Washington Jefferson Johnson resided in District 4, Putnam, Tennessee, USA. In 1900, Washington Jefferson Johnson resided in Civil District 5, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA. Washington Jefferson Johnson married Amanda Ann Johnson, and had children including Mary Lula Johnson. Washington Jefferson Johnson passed away in 1928 in United States.

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Biography

  • In 1852, Washington Jefferson Johnson entered the world in Putnam, Tennessee, born to Joseph Johnson And Mary Polly Hargis.
  • In 1880, Washington Jefferson Johnson resided in District 4, Putnam, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, Washington Jefferson Johnson resided in Civil District 5, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA.
  • Washington Jefferson Johnson married Amanda Ann Johnson, and had children including Mary Lula Johnson.
  • Washington Jefferson Johnson passed away in 1928 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Johnson
1809–1872
Birth Location: White, Tennessee, United States
JJ
Mary Hargis
1811–1891
Birth Location: Person, North Carolina, United States
MH

Spouses(s)

Amanda Johnson
1859–1923
Birth Location: Cumberland, Tennessee
AJ

Children(s)

Mary Johnson
1880–1946
Birth Location: TN
MJ

Washington Johnson's Ancestors

Self
Washington Johnson
1852–1928
Birth Place: Putnam, Tennessee
Parents
Joseph Johnson
1809–1872
White, Tennessee, United States
Mary (Polly) Hargis
1811–1891
Person, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Samuel Johnson
1777–1861
Virginia, USA
Winney Norton
1777–1865
,,North Carolina,USA
William (Hargis) Sr
1760–1836
Fairfax, Virginia
Elizabeth Jay
1766–1841
Orange, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Johnson
1750–1828
Sarah Greenfield
1755–1784
William Norton
1746–1806
Patience Harrelson
1755–1833
Abraham Hargis
1707–1800
Elizabeth Nalley
1707–1775
James Jay
1743–1833
Mary Voss
1745–1795
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Johnson
1709–1784
Elizabeth Porter
1709–1788
Stephen Greenfield
1723–1803
Sarah Payne
1710–1755
william norton
1739–1770
famariah atkinson
1740–1788
Benjamin Harrelson
1725–1802
Selah Commander
1724–1754
Thomas Hargis
1647–1716
Mary Lea
1651–1716
Joseph Nally
1690–1769
Eleanor
1695–
WILLIAM I
1720–1773
MARY VESTAL
1724–1818
Joseph Voss
1723–1782
Mary Dove
1725–1784

Washington Johnson's Descendants

1.
WJ
Washington (Jefferson) Johnson (Dec 1852–22 January 1928) m. Amanda (Ann) Johnson (10 January 1859–31 January 1923)
  1. 1. Mary (Lula) Johnson 1880–1946 m. William (Louis Johnson) Sr 1876–1969
    1. 1. W Johnson 1919–1990 m. Mildred (Gertrude) Yates 1917–1994 m. Mary (Jo) Law 1923–2011
    2. 2. Willard (Woodrow) Johnson 1922–2013 m. Agnes (Yates) Johnson 1923–
      1. 1. Frances (Ann) Johnson 1947–1999
    3. 3. Thurman (Harold) Johnson 1924–1944
    4. 4. Hubert (Vernon) Johnson 1915–1974
    5. 5. Elizabeth (A) Johnson 1916–1955
    6. 6. Bernice (Love) Johnson 1912–1924
    7. 7. Florence (Virginia) Johnson 1910–1987 m. Kemper Martin 1908–
    8. 8. William (Louis) Johnson 1908–2003 m. Virginia (Aylene) Wilcox 1909–1998
    9. 9. BERNICE (LOVE) JOHNSON 1912–1924

Washington Johnson's Timeline

4 Records

1852
Dec 1852
Birth of Washington Jefferson Johnson in Putnam, Tennessee
Putnam, Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 28
Washington Jefferson Johnson resided here in District 4, Putnam, Tennessee, USA
District 4, Putnam, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 48
Washington Jefferson Johnson resided here in Civil District 5, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 5, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
1928
22 January 1928
Age 76
Death of Washington Jefferson Johnson in Baxter, Putnam, Tennessee
Baxter, Putnam, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Dec 1852
    Event Place: Putnam, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 93647
    [2] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 1
    [3] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 4, Putnam, Tennessee
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 5, Cumberland, Tennessee; Roll: 1563; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 1241563
    [6] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 108.259; Source type: Family group sheet, listed as a child; Number of Pages: 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 4, Putnam, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 4, Putnam, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 5, Cumberland, Tennessee; Roll: 1563; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 1241563

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 January 1928
    Event Place: Baxter, Putnam, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 93647
    [2] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 1
    [3] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
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