James Johnson

M, #9828, b. 27 Apr 1805, d. 1871
Pedigree
FatherJohn Brown Johnson b. 7 Sep 1777, d. 23 Dec 1861
MotherElizabeth Sims b. 1782, d. 1 Jun 1845
Birth*27 Apr 1805 James was born at Kanawha Co, VA, on 27 Apr 1805. 
 He was the son of John Brown Johnson and Elizabeth Sims. 
Marriage*5 Sep 1829 He married Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Murphy at Kanawha Co, VA, on 5 Sep 1829. James Johnson & Mary Murphy.1 
Census1840 James Johnson appeared on the census as head of household at Fayette Co, VA, in 1840.2 
Employment*Aug 1850 Occupation: farmer in Aug 1850 at District 14, Fayette Co, VA.2 
Census*26 Aug 1850 He and Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Murphy appeared on the census as head of household at District 14, Fayette Co, VA, on 26 Aug 1850.2 
EmploymentJun 1860 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1860 at District 1, Fayette Co, VA.2 
Census*20 Jun 1860 James Johnson appeared on the census as head of household at District 1, Fayette Co, VA, on 20 Jun 1860.2 
Death*1871 James died in 1871 at Fayette Co, WV. 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1840Fayette Co, VAJames Johnson2
26 Aug 1850District 14, Fayette Co, VAJames Johnson, Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Murphy, Mariah Johnson, Phebe Johnson, Hiram Johnson, David Johnson, Henry Johnson, Amy Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, William H. Johnson and Amanda Jane Johnson2
20 Jun 1860District 1, Fayette Co, VAJames Johnson, Mariah Johnson, Henry Johnson, David Johnson, William H. Johnson and Amanda Jane Johnson2

Partners and Children
Marriage*5 Sep 1829 He married Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Murphy at Kanawha Co, VA, on 5 Sep 1829. James Johnson & Mary Murphy.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Kanawha Co, WV.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Murphy

F, #9829, b. 1806, d. circa 1853
Pedigree
Birth*1806 Mary was born at Kanawha Co, VA, in 1806. 
Marriage*5 Sep 1829 She married James Johnson at Kanawha Co, VA, on 5 Sep 1829. James Johnson & Mary Murphy.1 
Census26 Aug 1850 Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Murphy and James Johnson appeared on the census as head of household at District 14, Fayette Co, VA, on 26 Aug 1850.2 
Death*circa 1853 Mary died circa 1853 at Fayette Co, VA. 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
26 Aug 1850District 14, Fayette Co, VAJames Johnson, Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Murphy, Mariah Johnson, Phebe Johnson, Hiram Johnson, David Johnson, Henry Johnson, Amy Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, William H. Johnson and Amanda Jane Johnson2

Partners and Children
Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Kanawha Co, WV.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

John Brown Johnson

M, #9830, b. 7 Sep 1777, d. 23 Dec 1861
Pedigree
FatherWilliam Johnson b. 1755, d. 22 Dec 1805
MotherAmy Nelson d. 23 Dec 1837
Birth*7 Sep 1777 John was born at VA on 7 Sep 1777. 
 He was the son of William Johnson and Amy Nelson. 
Employment* Occupation: Methodist minister at Kanawha Co, VA. 
Marriage*12 Jun 1802 He married Elizabeth Sims at Kanawha Co, VA, on 12 Jun 1802. 
Census1810 John Brown Johnson appeared on the census as head of household at Kanawha Co, VA, in 1810.1 
Census1820 He appeared on the census as head of household at Nicholas Co, VA, in 1820.1 
Census1830 He appeared on the census as head of household at Kanawha Co, VA, in 1830.1 
Census1840 He appeared on the census as head of household at Fayette Co, VA, in 1840.1 
Marriage*19 Feb 1846 He married Mary 'Polly' Childress at Fayette Co, VA, on 19 Feb 1846. John Johnson to Mrs. Polly Windsor, by M. M[ason] Rock.2 
EmploymentAug 1850 Occupation: farmer in Aug 1850 at District 14, Fayette Co, VA.1 
Census*28 Aug 1850 John Brown Johnson and Mary 'Polly' Childress appeared on the census as head of household at District 14, Fayette Co, VA, on 28 Aug 1850.1 
Death*23 Dec 1861 John died on 23 Dec 1861 at Fayette Co, VA, at age 84. 
Burial* His body was interred at Kincaid, Fayette Co, VA, at Johnson Cemetery. 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1810Kanawha Co, VAJohn Brown Johnson1
1820Nicholas Co, VAJohn Brown Johnson1
1830Kanawha Co, VAJohn Brown Johnson1
1840Fayette Co, VAJohn Brown Johnson1
28 Aug 1850District 14, Fayette Co, VAJohn Brown Johnson, Mary 'Polly' Childress, Catherine Windsor and Mary E. McFarland1

Partners and Children
Marriage*12 Jun 1802 He married Elizabeth Sims at Kanawha Co, VA, on 12 Jun 1802. 
Children

Partners and Children
Marriage*19 Feb 1846 He married Mary 'Polly' Childress at Fayette Co, VA, on 19 Feb 1846. John Johnson to Mrs. Polly Windsor, by M. M[ason] Rock.2 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.

Elizabeth Sims

F, #9831, b. 1782, d. 1 Jun 1845
Pedigree
FatherJames Sims b. 8 Oct 1754, d. between 12 Aug 1845 and 10 Mar 1846
MotherPhebe d. Jan 1794
Birth*1782 Elizabeth was born in 1782. 
 She was the daughter of James Sims and Phebe. 
Marriage*12 Jun 1802 She married John Brown Johnson at Kanawha Co, VA, on 12 Jun 1802. 
Death*1 Jun 1845 Elizabeth died on 1 Jun 1845 at Fayette Co, VA. 

Partners and Children
Children

William Johnson

M, #9832, b. 1755, d. 22 Dec 1805
Pedigree
Birth*1755 William was born at VA in 1755.1 
Marriage* He married Amy Nelson. 
Deed*26 Jun 1798 They sold property at Lick Run, Greenbrier Co, VA, on 26 Jun 1798. Two deeds were recorded: one buyer was William Tennis, for 5 shillings, 68 acres on Lick Run [branch of Indian Creek, in present-day Monroe Co, WV] where Tennis was then living; the second was Michael Kounts, for 1 dollar, 88 acres on Lick Run, joining lands of Edward Keenan, Isaac Patton, and Kounts' own land.2 
Death*22 Dec 1805 William died on 22 Dec 1805 at Kanawha Co, VA. 
Burial* His body was interred at nr Swiss, Kanawha Co, VA. 

Partners and Children
Children

Citations

  1. [S2733] Ross B. Johnston, West Virginians in the American Revolution (Baltimore, MD: Clearfield Publishing Co, 1998 (orig. 1939-1947)), p. 151.
  2. [S2815] , Greenbrier Co, WV Deed Bk 2, p. 52.

Amy Nelson

F, #9833, d. 23 Dec 1837
Pedigree
Birth* Amy was born. 
Marriage* She married William Johnson. 
Deed*26 Jun 1798 They sold property at Lick Run, Greenbrier Co, VA, on 26 Jun 1798. Two deeds were recorded: one buyer was William Tennis, for 5 shillings, 68 acres on Lick Run [branch of Indian Creek, in present-day Monroe Co, WV] where Tennis was then living; the second was Michael Kounts, for 1 dollar, 88 acres on Lick Run, joining lands of Edward Keenan, Isaac Patton, and Kounts' own land.1 
Death*23 Dec 1837 Amy died on 23 Dec 1837 at Robson, Fayette Co, WV. 

Partners and Children
Children

Citations

  1. [S2815] , Greenbrier Co, WV Deed Bk 2, p. 52.