Clarence A. Lawson1

M, #468
Pedigree
Marriage* He married Virginia Violet Johnson. 

Partners and Children
Marriage* He married Virginia Violet Johnson. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, William Edward Johnson, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Sunday, 16 May 1948.

Carolyn Lawson

F, #469
Pedigree
FatherClarence A. Lawson
MotherVirginia Violet Johnson b. 11 Jan 1914, d. 17 Nov 1973
 Carolyn Lawson is the daughter of Clarence A. Lawson and Virginia Violet Johnson. 

Mary Lawson

F, #470
Pedigree
FatherClarence A. Lawson
MotherVirginia Violet Johnson b. 11 Jan 1914, d. 17 Nov 1973
 Mary Lawson is the daughter of Clarence A. Lawson and Virginia Violet Johnson. 

Clarence Lawson Jr

M, #471
Pedigree
FatherClarence A. Lawson
MotherVirginia Violet Johnson b. 11 Jan 1914, d. 17 Nov 1973
 Clarence Lawson Jr is the son of Clarence A. Lawson and Virginia Violet Johnson. 

Dayton S. Griffith1

M, #472, b. 25 Oct 1914, d. Feb 1987
Pedigree
Birth*25 Oct 1914 Dayton was born on 25 Oct 1914.2 
Marriage* He married Patsy L. Johnson. 
Death*Feb 1987 Dayton died in Feb 1987 at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, at age 72.2 

Partners and Children
Marriage* He married Patsy L. Johnson. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, William Edward Johnson, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Sunday, 16 May 1948.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.

Dayton Griffith Jr

M, #473
Pedigree
FatherDayton S. Griffith b. 25 Oct 1914, d. Feb 1987
MotherPatsy L. Johnson b. 1 Aug 1915, d. 29 Nov 1987
 Dayton Griffith Jr is the son of Dayton S. Griffith and Patsy L. Johnson. 

James Howard Johnson

M, #482, b. 6 Jun 1912, d. 19 Aug 1956
Pedigree
James Howard Johnson, Cooper Cemetery, Sandstone, Summers Co, WV
Image credit: Brittany Wykle, findagrave.com
FatherMelville Lewis Johnson b. 7 Nov 1879, d. 4 May 1954
MotherIda Catherine Burdette b. 23 Mar 1882, d. 23 Feb 1934
Birth*6 Jun 1912 James was born at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, on 6 Jun 1912. 
 He was the son of Melville Lewis Johnson and Ida Catherine Burdette. 
(Witness) Census26 Jan 1920 James Howard Johnson appeared on the census of 26 Jan 1920 in the household of Melville Lewis Johnson and Ida Catherine Burdette at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census7 Apr 1930 James Howard Johnson appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1930 in the household of Melville Lewis Johnson and Ida Catherine Burdette at Laurel Creek Rd, Sandstone, Summers Co, WV.1 
Marriage* He married Violet Francis Cales. 
(Witness) Residence1 Apr 1935 James Howard Johnson lived with Melville Lewis Johnson on 1 Apr 1935 at Laurel Creek Rd, Sandstone, Summers Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census19 Apr 1940 James Howard Johnson appeared on the census of 19 Apr 1940 in the household of Melville Lewis Johnson at Laurel Creek Rd, Sandstone, Summers Co, WV.2 
Employment*Apr 1950 Occupation: stonemason in Apr 1950 at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV. Steam railroad.1 
Census*27 Apr 1950 James Howard Johnson and Violet Francis Cales appeared on the census as head of household at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1950.1 
Residence*4 May 1954 James Howard Johnson resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 4 May 1954.3 
Death*19 Aug 1956 James died on 19 Aug 1956 at South Lebanon, Warren Co, OH, at age 44.4,5 
Burial*22 Aug 1956 His body was interred on 22 Aug 1956 at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, at Cooper Cemetery.6,5 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
26 Jan 1920Sandstone, Summers Co, WVMelville Lewis Johnson, Ida Catherine Burdette, William Russell Johnson, Alta Ruth Johnson, Amy Ellen Johnson, James Howard Johnson and Harold Everett Johnson1
7 Apr 1930Laurel Creek Rd, Sandstone, Summers Co, WVMelville Lewis Johnson, Ida Catherine Burdette, Amy Ellen Johnson, James Howard Johnson and Harold Everett Johnson1
19 Apr 1940Laurel Creek Rd, Sandstone, Summers Co, WVMelville Lewis Johnson, James Howard Johnson, Violet Francis Cales and Helen Ruth Johnson2
27 Apr 1950Sandstone, Summers Co, WVJames Howard Johnson, Violet Francis Cales, Helen Ruth Johnson, Roger Lee Johnson, Jerry MacArthur Johnson and Melville Lewis Johnson1

Partners and Children
Marriage* He married Violet Francis Cales. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, Summers Co, WV, ED 45-13, p. 15B, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Melville Lewis Johnson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Wed, 5 May 1954.
  4. [S211] Email Linda Bragg Pack, recounting her memory of Howard's death at her house in South Lebanon.
  5. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone photo.
  6. [S237] Obituary, James Howard Johnson, Hinton (WV) Daily News, Tuesday, 21 August 1956.

Roger Lee Johnson

M, #483, b. 1 Jul 1941, d. 19 May 2014
Pedigree
Roger Lee Johnson
Image credit: obituary photo
FatherJames Howard Johnson b. 6 Jun 1912, d. 19 Aug 1956
MotherViolet Francis Cales b. 2 Mar 1921, d. 9 May 1985
Birth*1 Jul 1941 Roger was born at Summers Co, WV, on 1 Jul 1941. 
 He was the son of James Howard Johnson and Violet Francis Cales. 
(Witness) Census27 Apr 1950 Roger Lee Johnson appeared on the census of 27 Apr 1950 in the household of James Howard Johnson and Violet Francis Cales at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV.1 
Marriage*circa 1969 He married Mary (?) circa 1969.2 
Residence*15 Sep 1984 Roger Lee Johnson resided at Waynesville, Warren Co, OH, on 15 Sep 1984.3 
Residence9 May 1985 He resided at Waynesville, Warren Co, OH, on 9 May 1985.4 
Death*19 May 2014 Roger died on 19 May 2014 at Waynesville, Warren Co, OH, at age 72.
JOHNSON, Roger L. age 72 of Waynesville passed away Mon. May 19, 2014 with his family by his side. Roger worked 20 years for Centerville Steel and several more years for Marmac Company in Xenia. A member of the Bethany Baptist Church in Clarksville, he greatly enjoyed watching the Reds and Bengals, being outside, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Waynesville American Legion post 615. He was preceded in death by his parents James Johnson and Violet Ward, his brother Jerry Johnson, and his sister Helen Ward. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary; son and daughter-in-law Marcus and Tammy Johnson; and three grandchildren Jarrett, Chloe, and Deacon. Funeral services 10:30 AM Fri. May 23, 2014 at Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home, Waynesville. Burial will be at Miami Cemetery, Corwin. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Thurs. at the funeral home. Condolences at www.stubbsconner.com.2 
Burial*23 May 2014 His body was interred on 23 May 2014 at Corwin, Warren Co, OH, at Miami Cem.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
27 Apr 1950Sandstone, Summers Co, WVJames Howard Johnson, Violet Francis Cales, Helen Ruth Johnson, Roger Lee Johnson, Jerry MacArthur Johnson and Melville Lewis Johnson1

Partners and Children
Marriage*circa 1969 He married Mary (?) circa 1969.2 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Roger L. Johnson, Waynesville (OH) Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home, online at http://www.stubbsconner.com/obituaries/Roger-Johnson-3/#!/…, accessed July 2017.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Alonzo Ward, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 18 Sept 1984.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Violet F. Ward, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 14 May 1985.

Jerry MacArthur Johnson1

M, #484, b. 10 Jan 1944, d. 17 Oct 1995
Pedigree
FatherJames Howard Johnson b. 6 Jun 1912, d. 19 Aug 1956
MotherViolet Francis Cales b. 2 Mar 1921, d. 9 May 1985
Birth*10 Jan 1944 Jerry was born at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, on 10 Jan 1944.1 
 He was the son of James Howard Johnson and Violet Francis Cales. 
(Witness) Census27 Apr 1950 Jerry MacArthur Johnson appeared on the census of 27 Apr 1950 in the household of James Howard Johnson and Violet Francis Cales at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV.2 
Marriage*24 Dec 1965 He married Drema Louise Williams at Pearisburg, Giles Co, VA, on 24 Dec 1965.
Jerry MacArthur Johnson, age 22, single, b. Sandstone, WV, res. Sandstone, par. James Howard Johnson & Violet Frances Cales, machine operator; Dream Louise Williams, age 18, single, b. Hinton, res. 1100 Summers St, Hinton, par. Edison Williams & Dorothy Mae Davis, student; md by James E. Hankins at Pearisburg.1 
Residence*15 Sep 1984 Jerry MacArthur Johnson resided at SC on 15 Sep 1984.3 
Residence9 May 1985 He resided at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co, NC, on 9 May 1985.4 
Death*17 Oct 1995 Jerry died on 17 Oct 1995 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co, NC, at age 51.5,6 
Burial*21 Oct 1995 His body was interred on 21 Oct 1995 at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, at Richmond Cemetery.6 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
27 Apr 1950Sandstone, Summers Co, WVJames Howard Johnson, Violet Francis Cales, Helen Ruth Johnson, Roger Lee Johnson, Jerry MacArthur Johnson and Melville Lewis Johnson2

Partners and Children
Marriage*24 Dec 1965 He married Drema Louise Williams at Pearisburg, Giles Co, VA, on 24 Dec 1965.
Jerry MacArthur Johnson, age 22, single, b. Sandstone, WV, res. Sandstone, par. James Howard Johnson & Violet Frances Cales, machine operator; Dream Louise Williams, age 18, single, b. Hinton, res. 1100 Summers St, Hinton, par. Edison Williams & Dorothy Mae Davis, student; md by James E. Hankins at Pearisburg.1 

Citations

  1. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Alonzo Ward, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 18 Sept 1984.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Violet F. Ward, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 14 May 1985.
  5. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Jerry M. Johnson, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 24 Oct 1995.

Helen Ruth Johnson

F, #485, b. 26 Jul 1937, d. 1 Jan 2001
Pedigree
FatherJames Howard Johnson b. 6 Jun 1912, d. 19 Aug 1956
MotherViolet Francis Cales b. 2 Mar 1921, d. 9 May 1985
Birth*26 Jul 1937 Helen was born at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, on 26 Jul 1937.1,2 
 She was the daughter of James Howard Johnson and Violet Francis Cales. 
(Witness) Census19 Apr 1940 Helen Ruth Johnson appeared on the census of 19 Apr 1940 in the household of Melville Lewis Johnson at Laurel Creek Rd, Sandstone, Summers Co, WV.3 
(Witness) Census27 Apr 1950 Helen Ruth Johnson appeared on the census of 27 Apr 1950 in the household of James Howard Johnson and Violet Francis Cales at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV.4 
Marriage*30 Nov 1953 She married Charles Denver Ward at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 30 Nov 1953.
Chas. Denver Ward, age 24, single, b. Hix, res. Ramp; Helen Ruth Johnson, age 16, single, b. Sandstone, res. Sandstone; md by Billy Apostolon at Hinton.2 
Residence*15 Sep 1984 Helen Ruth Johnson resided at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, on 15 Sep 1984.5 
Residence9 May 1985 She resided at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, on 9 May 1985.6 
ResidenceJan 2001 She resided at Warren Co, OH, in Jan 2001.7 
Death*1 Jan 2001 Helen died on 1 Jan 2001 at Middletown Hosp, Middletown, Butler Co, OH, at age 63.7,1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
19 Apr 1940Laurel Creek Rd, Sandstone, Summers Co, WVMelville Lewis Johnson, James Howard Johnson, Violet Francis Cales and Helen Ruth Johnson3
27 Apr 1950Sandstone, Summers Co, WVJames Howard Johnson, Violet Francis Cales, Helen Ruth Johnson, Roger Lee Johnson, Jerry MacArthur Johnson and Melville Lewis Johnson4

Partners and Children
Marriage*30 Nov 1953 She married Charles Denver Ward at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 30 Nov 1953.
Chas. Denver Ward, age 24, single, b. Hix, res. Ramp; Helen Ruth Johnson, age 16, single, b. Sandstone, res. Sandstone; md by Billy Apostolon at Hinton.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, Summers Co, WV, ED 45-13, p. 15B, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Alonzo Ward, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 18 Sept 1984.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Violet F. Ward, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 14 May 1985.
  7. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com and Ohio Department of Health. Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010.

Mary (?)

F, #486
Pedigree
Marriage*circa 1969 She married Roger Lee Johnson circa 1969.1 

Partners and Children
Marriage*circa 1969 She married Roger Lee Johnson circa 1969.1 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Roger L. Johnson, Waynesville (OH) Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home, online at http://www.stubbsconner.com/obituaries/Roger-Johnson-3/#!/…, accessed July 2017.

Drema Louise Williams

F, #487
Pedigree
Marriage*24 Dec 1965 She married Jerry MacArthur Johnson at Pearisburg, Giles Co, VA, on 24 Dec 1965.
Jerry MacArthur Johnson, age 22, single, b. Sandstone, WV, res. Sandstone, par. James Howard Johnson & Violet Frances Cales, machine operator; Dream Louise Williams, age 18, single, b. Hinton, res. 1100 Summers St, Hinton, par. Edison Williams & Dorothy Mae Davis, student; md by James E. Hankins at Pearisburg.1 

Partners and Children
Marriage*24 Dec 1965 She married Jerry MacArthur Johnson at Pearisburg, Giles Co, VA, on 24 Dec 1965.
Jerry MacArthur Johnson, age 22, single, b. Sandstone, WV, res. Sandstone, par. James Howard Johnson & Violet Frances Cales, machine operator; Dream Louise Williams, age 18, single, b. Hinton, res. 1100 Summers St, Hinton, par. Edison Williams & Dorothy Mae Davis, student; md by James E. Hankins at Pearisburg.1 

Citations

  1. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.

Charles Denver Ward1

M, #488, b. 10 May 1929, d. 15 Jan 1998
Pedigree
FatherJohn M. Ward2 b. 1 May 1890
MotherIda Graham2 b. circa 1908, d. 15 Jan 1933
Birth*10 May 1929 Charles was born at Hix, Summers Co, WV, on 10 May 1929.3,1 
 He was the son of John M. Ward and Ida Graham.2 
(Witness) Census29 Apr 1930 Charles Denver Ward appeared on the census of 29 Apr 1930 in the household of John M. Ward and Ida Graham at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census22 Apr 1940 Charles Denver Ward appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1940 in the household of John M. Ward at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.2 
Marriage*30 Nov 1953 He married Helen Ruth Johnson at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 30 Nov 1953.
Chas. Denver Ward, age 24, single, b. Hix, res. Ramp; Helen Ruth Johnson, age 16, single, b. Sandstone, res. Sandstone; md by Billy Apostolon at Hinton.1 
Death*15 Jan 1998 Charles Denver Ward died on 15 Jan 1998 at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, at age 68..3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
29 Apr 1930Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVJohn M. Ward, Ida Graham, Eugene B. Ward, Geneva Ward, Madeline Ward, Mabel Ward, Dennis Ward, Columbus Ward and Charles Denver Ward2
22 Apr 1940Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVJohn M. Ward, Eugene B. Ward, Mabel Ward, Dennis Ward, Columbus Ward and Charles Denver Ward2

Partners and Children
Marriage*30 Nov 1953 He married Helen Ruth Johnson at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 30 Nov 1953.
Chas. Denver Ward, age 24, single, b. Hix, res. Ramp; Helen Ruth Johnson, age 16, single, b. Sandstone, res. Sandstone; md by Billy Apostolon at Hinton.1 

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.