| Birth* |
14 November 1855 |
James was born in Greenbrier Co, VA, on 14 November 1855.1 |
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He was the son of Melville Shepherd Johnson and Isabel Elizabeth Meadows. |
| (Witness) Census |
31 July 1860 |
James Beury Johnson appeared on the census of 31 July 1860 in the household of Melville Shepherd Johnson and Isabel Elizabeth Meadows in District 2, Greenbrier Co, VA.2 |
| (Witness) Census |
31 August 1870 |
James Beury Johnson appeared on the census of 31 August 1870 in the household of Louvisa Cales in Blue Sulphur Twp, Greenbrier Co, WV.2 |
| Marriage* |
1 September 1878 |
He married Eliza Agnes Bragg in Summers Co, WV, on 1 September 1878.3 |
| Employment |
June 1880 |
Occupation: farmer in June 1880 in Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.2 |
| Census |
30 June 1880 |
A census listed James and Eliza as head of household in Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 30 June 1880.2 |
| Tax roll* |
1885 |
James registered to pay taxes in Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV, in 1885. Two parcels of 45a and 25a, total valuation of $155, taxation $4.61 (receipt in possession of David Fridley).. |
| Employment |
June 1900 |
Occupation: farmer in June 1900 in Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.2 |
| Census |
9 June 1900 |
A census listed James and Eliza as head of household in Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 9 June 1900.2 |
| Employment |
May 1910 |
Occupation: farmer in May 1910 in Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.2 |
| Census |
4 May 1910 |
A census listed James and Eliza as head of household in Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 4 May 1910.2 |
| Employment* |
January 1920 |
Occupation: farmer in January 1920 in Sandstone, Summers Co, WV.2 |
| Census* |
15 January 1920 |
A census listed James and Eliza as head of household in Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, on 15 January 1920.2 |
| Death* |
24 January 1928 |
James died on 24 January 1928 in Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, at age 72. Died of a cerebral hemorrhage.1 |
| Burial* |
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His body was interred in nr Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, in Johnson Cemetery. |
| Family |
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Eliza Agnes Bragg b. 20 August 1864, d. 25 January 1938 |
| Children |
1. |
Melville Lewis Johnson+ b. 7 Nov 1879, d. 4 May 1954 |
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2. |
Aramintie Ellen Johnson+ b. 14 Sep 1881, d. 19 Jun 1966 |
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3. |
Oat Brounlee Johnson+ b. 4 Jul 1883, d. 20 Apr 1944 |
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4. |
Lon Green Johnson b. 1 Mar 1885, d. 4 May 1945 |
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5. |
Everett Enfield Johnson+ b. 26 Jan 1887, d. 15 May 1949 |
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6. |
Marvin Edgar Johnson+ b. 9 Oct 1888 |
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7. |
Laura Alice Johnson b. 30 Mar 1890, d. 20 Mar 1891 |
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8. |
Bertha Johnson b. 3 Jan 1892, d. 10 Feb 1892 |
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9. |
Effie Caroline Johnson+ b. 19 Feb 1893, d. 13 May 1983 |
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10. |
Lula Frances Johnson b. 24 May 1897, d. Oct 1982 |
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11. |
Clara Susan Johnson+ b. 5 Jan 1899, d. 23 Oct 1975 |
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12. |
James Franklin Johnson b. 5 Mar 1901, d. 1 Jan 1972 |
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13. |
Toney Lee Johnson b. 16 Oct 1902 |
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14. |
Jesse Sylvester Johnson+ b. 9 Jan 1905, d. 1 Sep 1959 |
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15. |
George Washington Johnson b. 5 Apr 1908, d. c 1995 |