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Willis Johnson 1744–1800 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Feb 1744

Birth Location: Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts

Death Date: aft 1800

Death Location: Strafford, Orange, Vermont

Father: David Jr.

Mother: Susanna Willis

Spouse(s): Jemima Smith

Children(s): Abinthas Johnson, Lydia Johnson, Susannah Johnson

In 1744, Willis Johnson entered the world in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, born to David Johnson Jr And Susanna Willis. In 1790, Willis Johnson resided in Strafford, Orange, Vermont, USA. Willis Johnson married Jemima Smith, and had children including Abinthas Smith Johnson, Lydia Johnson, Susannah Johnson. Willis Johnson passed away in 1800 in Strafford, Orange, Vermont.

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Biography

  • In 1744, Willis Johnson entered the world in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, born to David Johnson Jr And Susanna Willis.
  • In 1790, Willis Johnson resided in Strafford, Orange, Vermont, USA.
  • Willis Johnson married Jemima Smith, and had children including Abinthas Smith Johnson, Lydia Johnson, Susannah Johnson.
  • Willis Johnson passed away in 1800 in Strafford, Orange, Vermont.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willis Johnson's Ancestors

Self
Willis Johnson
1744–1800
Birth Place: Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Parents
David Johnson Jr.
1724–1785
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Susanna Willis
1727–1750
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Capt. (David Johnson) Sr.
1692–1773
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Rebecca Washburn
1697–1764
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
John Willis
1701–1776
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Patience Hayward
1704–1784
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sr.
1653–1733
Hannah Latham
1656–1725
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Latham
1623–1688
Susanna Winslow
1630–1685

Willis Johnson's Descendants

1.
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Willis Johnson (5 Feb 1744–aft 1800) m. Jemima Smith (18 Oct 1748–23 Sep 1792)
  1. 1. Abinthas (Smith) Johnson 1792–1843 m. Salley Avery 1796–1875
    1. 1. George (R.) Johnson 1832–1908
    2. 2. Elijah Johnson 1828–1904
    3. 3. Jemima Johnson 1819–1866
    4. 4. Sarah (Ann) Johnson 1824–1907
    5. 5. Harriet Johnson 1826–1909
    6. 6. Betsey Johnson 1817–1844
  2. 2. Lydia Johnson 1777–
  3. 3. Susannah Johnson 1774–1840 m. Aaron Ordway 1769–1849
    1. 1. Isaac Ordway 1798–1865 m. Sarah ('Sally') Crane 1801–1873
      1. 1. Bratha Ordway 1833–
      2. 2. Elizahbeth Ordway 1834–
      3. 3. Isaac Ordway 1838–
      4. 4. James Ordway 1839–
      5. 5. William Ordway 1841–
    2. 2. Abraham (A) Ordway 1803–1885 m. Sally Wright 1805–1839 m. Nancy Marble 1812–
      1. 1. Eliza Ordway 1829–
      2. 2. Biatha (Wright) Ordway 1838–1888
      3. 3. Aaron Ordway 1842–1917
      4. 4. Hiram Ordway 1849–
      5. 5. Mary Ordway 1850–
      6. 6. Martha (A.) Ordway 1852–
      7. 7. Adeline Ordway 1830–1924
      8. 8. Charlotte (Josephine) Ordway 1839–1912 m. William (Riley) Ives 1832–1907
        1. 1. John (Riley) Ives 1874–
        2. 2. Adaline Ives 1865–
        3. 3. Edgar Ives 1879–
        4. 4. James Ives 1880–
        5. 5. Sophronia (Ann) Ives 1856–1941
        6. 6. Joseph (S.) Ives 1860–
        7. 7. Levi (Franklin) Ives 1880–1947 m. Cordellia White 1882–1954
      9. 9. Nancy (E.) Ordway 1833–1879
    3. 3. Tamar Ordway 1800–
    4. 4. Harrison Ordway 1811–1900

Willis Johnson's Timeline

3 Records

1744
5 Feb 1744
Birth of Willis Johnson in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 46
Willis Johnson resided here in Strafford, Orange, Vermont, USA
Strafford, Orange, Vermont, USA
1800
aft 1800
Age 56
Death of Willis Johnson in Strafford, Orange, Vermont
Strafford, Orange, Vermont

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1744
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 025 : 1898
    [3] Massachusetts, U.S., Vital Records, Contributor: Umass Amherst Libraries; Publisher: Boston, Mass.: the New England Historic Genealogical Society At the Charge of the Eddy Town-Record Fund; Date: 1911

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Strafford, Orange, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Strafford, Orange, Vermont; Series: M637; Roll: 12; Page: 82; Family History Library Film: 0568152

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: aft 1800
    Event Place: Strafford, Orange, Vermont

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