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Will Johnson 1885–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Feb 1885

Birth Location: Melissa, Collin County, Texas, United States of America

Death Date: 8 October 1953

Death Location: McKinney, Collin County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Robert Johnson

Mother: Mary Perry

Spouse(s): Sarah Sanders

Children(s): Willie Johnson, Norvilla Johnson, Dolly Johnson, Leander Johnson, Rudolph Johnson, Emma Johnson, Rufus Johnson

Will Johnson was born in 1885 in Melissa, Collin County, Texas, United States of America, the child of Robert Bobbie Johnson And Mary Perry. Will Johnson married Sarah Sanders, and had children including Dolly Mae Johnson, Emma Johnson, Leander Johnson, Norvilla Johnson, Rudolph Johnson, Rufus Johnson, Willie Johnson. Will Johnson passed away in 1953 in McKinney, Collin County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Will Johnson was born in 1885 in Melissa, Collin County, Texas, United States of America, the child of Robert Bobbie Johnson And Mary Perry.
  • Will Johnson married Sarah Sanders, and had children including Dolly Mae Johnson, Emma Johnson, Leander Johnson, Norvilla Johnson, Rudolph Johnson, Rufus Johnson, Willie Johnson.
  • Will Johnson passed away in 1953 in McKinney, Collin County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Johnson
1860–1911
Birth Location: McClissa, Texas, USA
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Mary Perry
1866–
Birth Location: Melissa, Tex
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Sanders
1887–1962
Birth Location: Melissa, Collin County, Texas, United States of America
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Children(s)

Willie Johnson
1903–1994
Birth Location: Franklin, Texas
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Norvilla Johnson
1911–
Birth Location: Texas
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Dolly Johnson
1907–
Birth Location: Texas
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Leander Johnson
1916–
Birth Location: Texas
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Rudolph Johnson
1909–1968
Birth Location: Texas
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Emma Johnson
1907–
Birth Location: Texas
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Rufus Johnson
1919–1987
Birth Location: Milissa Coll, Texas
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Will Johnson's Ancestors

Self
Will Johnson
1885–1953
Birth Place: Melissa, Collin County, Texas, United States of America
Parents
Robert 'Bobbie' Johnson
1860–1911
McClissa, Texas, USA
Mary Perry
1866–
Melissa, Tex
Grandparents
Robert Johnson
1823–1909
Kentucky
Adeline ('Addie') Leonard
1840–
Georgia
William Perry
1830–
Kentuky, USA
Sarah Johnson
1834–1907
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Letitia Garrett
1755–1836
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Garrett
1737–1801
Hannah Brinton
1734–1827

Will Johnson's Descendants

1.
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Will Johnson (22 Feb 1885–8 October 1953) m. Sarah Sanders (27 June 1887–25 March 1962)
  1. 1. Willie Johnson 1903–1994 m. Thelma (Theresa) Smith 1906–1992 m. Thelma (Theresa) Smith 1906–1992
    1. 1. LC Johnson 1921– m. Vera (G) Johnson 1911–
    2. 2. Jack Johnson 1927–1979 m. Julia Mongomery 1904–1989 m. Julia (Lucille) Montgomery 1902–1989
      1. 1. Vera (G) Johnson 1911– m. LC Johnson 1921– m. Ernest (Novell) I 1922–2002
        1. 1. Alice (Johnson) F 1942–2000 m. Joseph (A) capshaw 1935–2020
        2. 2. Ernestine Dudley 1943–2020 m. Eddie (Lynn) Dudley 1937–2011
    3. 3. Jack Johnson 1927–1964 m. Delores Linvillle 1931–1995
    4. 4. Donnie (Joe) Johnson 1950–2009
    5. 5. Charlie (C) Johnson 1936–1989
    6. 6. Jack Johnson 1927–1964 m. Delores (Marie) Linville 1931–1995
    7. 7. Charlie (Lewis) Johnson 1937–1947
    8. 8. Mary (Lou) Johnson 1935–1995 m. jimmie (rufus Jr) mosley 1930–2006
  2. 2. Norvilla Johnson 1911–
  3. 3. Dolly (Mae) Johnson 1907–
  4. 4. Leander Johnson 1916–
  5. 5. Rudolph Johnson 1909–1968
  6. 6. Emma Johnson 1907–
  7. 7. Rufus Johnson 1919–1987

Will Johnson's Timeline

7 Records

1885
22 April 1885
Birth of Will Johnson in Melissa, Collin County, Texas, United States of America
Melissa, Collin County, Texas, United States of America
1885
22 Feb 1885
Birth of Will Johnson in Melissa, Collin, Texas, USA
Melissa, Collin, Texas, USA
1885
22 Feb 1885
Birth of Will Johnson in Melissa, Collin County, Texas, United States of America
Melissa, Collin County, Texas, United States of America
1910
1910
Age 25
Will Johnson resided here in Justice Precinct 2, McLennan, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, McLennan, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 35
Will Johnson resided here in Otto, Falls, Texas, USA
Otto, Falls, Texas, USA
1953
8 Oct 1953
Age 68
Death of Will Johnson in Mckinney, Collin, Texas, USA
Mckinney, Collin, Texas, USA
1953
8 October 1953
Age 68
Death of Will Johnson in McKinney, Collin County, Texas, United States of America
McKinney, Collin County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Oct 1953
    Event Place: Mckinney, Collin, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 April 1885
    Event Place: Melissa, Collin County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, McLennan, Texas; Roll: T624_1575; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1375588
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Otto, Falls, Texas; Roll: T625_1801; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 84

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 October 1953
    Event Place: McKinney, Collin County, Texas, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Otto, Falls, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Otto, Falls, Texas; Roll: T625_1801; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 84

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1885
    Event Place: Melissa, Collin, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1885
    Event Place: Melissa, Collin County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: McKinney, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, McLennan, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, McLennan, Texas; Roll: T624_1575; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1375588
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