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William Dempsy Johnson 1927 – 1996 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Dec 1927

Birth Location: Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland

Death Date: 11 Nov 1996

Death Location: Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland

Father: Walter Johnson

Mother: Ruby Matheney

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Dilley

Children(s): Gail Johnson, Kenneth None, Ruby Bare, Patricia None, Michael None, William None, Kath-erine Gendimenico, Venida Gonzelman, John Johnson, Kenneth Johnson

The story of William Dempsy Johnson began in 1927 in Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland. In 1930, William Dempsy Johnson resided in Election District 15, Election District 15, Baltim. William Dempsy Johnson married Elizabeth Delores Dilley, and had children including Gail Ann Johnson, Kenneth, Ruby Bare, Patricia, Michael, William, Kath-erine Gendimenico, Venida Gonzelman, John Johnson, Kenneth Wayne Johnson. William Dempsy Johnson passed away in 1996 in Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland.

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Biography

  • The story of William Dempsy Johnson began in 1927 in Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland.
  • In 1930, William Dempsy Johnson resided in Election District 15, Election District 15, Baltim.
  • William Dempsy Johnson married Elizabeth Delores Dilley, and had children including Gail Ann Johnson, Kenneth, Ruby Bare, Patricia, Michael, William, Kath-erine Gendimenico, Venida Gonzelman, John Johnson, Kenneth Wayne Johnson.
  • William Dempsy Johnson passed away in 1996 in Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Johnson's Ancestors

Self
William Johnson
1927 – 1996
Birth Place: Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland
Parents
Walter Thomas Johnson
1906 – 1972
greensville, Ohio, USA
Ruby (Alberta) Matheney
1907 –
Clarksburge Harrison West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Joshua Johnson
1855 –
Ohio
Hettie (E) Wogeman
1872 –
Ohio
Henry (Byrd) Matheny
1881 – 1934
Bath, Virginia
Alma (Alice) Gains
1879 – 1956
Bridgeport West Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Wogoman
1836 – 1912
Jane Wogoman
1839 –
John Matheny
1846 – 1915
Susan Welch
1858 – 1931
Nathan Gain
1854 – 1891
Martha Dodd
1856 – 1891
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John WAGOMAN
1797 – 1884
Sarah Weidner
1805 – 1842
Joseph MATHENEY
1822 – 1864
Sarah Crawford
1826 – 1880
Alpheus Dodd
1819 – 1901
Rachel Bennett
1831 – 1880

William Johnson's Descendants

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William (Dempsy) Johnson (29 Dec 1927 – 11 Nov 1996) m. Elizabeth (Delores) Dilley (abt 1934 – 6 May 2022)
  1. 1. Gail (Ann) Johnson (3 Feb 1952 – 26 Feb 2009) m. Gary (Spencer) Sparks
    1. 1. Gary (Spencer) Sparks (19 Oct 1971 – ) m. Barbara ("Barbei" Lee) Williams (10/07/1970 – )
      1. 1. Spencer (Aine) Sparks (4 Jan 2005 – )
    2. 2. Elizabeth Cole
  2. 2. Kenneth (30 Nov 1955 – 12 Jan 1998)
  3. 3. Ruby Bare (21 Aug 1983 – 14 Nov 2006)
  4. 4. Patricia
  5. 5. Michael
  6. 6. William
  7. 7. Kath-erine Gendimenico
  8. 8. Venida Gonzelman
  9. 9. John Johnson
  10. 10. Kenneth (Wayne) Johnson (30 Nov 1955 – 12 Jan 1998)

William Johnson's Timeline

3 Records

1927
29 Dec 1927
Birth of William Dempsy Johnson in Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland
1930
1930
Age 3
William Dempsy Johnson resided here in Election District 15, Election District 15, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Election District 15, Election District 15, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1996
11 Nov 1996
Age 69
Death of William Dempsy Johnson in Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1927
    Event Place: Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Election District 15, Election District 15, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jarrettsville
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Baltimore Sun; Publication Date: 14 Nov 1996; Publication Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA; ,0.59906137,0.60582274,0.734095&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1996
    Event Place: Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Baltimore Sun; Publication Date: 14 Nov 1996; Publication Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA; ,0.59906137,0.60582274,0.734095&xid=3355

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