John Johnson (abt. 1779 - 1850)

Born about 1779 in Harrison, Virginia, United States [uncertain]

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Poling) Johnson — married 11 Jun 1806 in Randolph, Virginia, United States

Descendants

Died 9 Jul 1850 at about age 71 in Barbour, Virginia, United States [uncertain]

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Biography

A source for the posted birthdate is needed. Census Records indicate a birth of around 1789.

John Johnson married Elizabeth Pollund on 11 Jun 1806 in Randolph County, Virginia. They were married by Robert Maxwell with Peter Pollund named as the father of Elizabeth.

John passed away about 1850. In his Will, written 28 July 1849 and probated August Term 1850, he names his wife, Elizabeth, son Martin and daughter Louisy. Son Robert was to be the Executor and was to sell the farm. On 5 June 1852, two Deeds were made selling that land. From those Deeds, the following children are known:

1. Robert Johnson, wife Margaret
2. Isaac P. Johnson, wife Elizabeth
3. Catherine, wife of Jacob Phillips
4. Osa, wife of James Phillips
5. Martin Johnson, wife Mary Jane
6. Louisa, wife of Raisin Kiser/Keyser
7. Peter Johnson, wife Mary

Sources

• [1] History of Barbour County, West Virginia, from its earliest exploration and settlement to the present time by Maxwell, Hu, 1860-1927 – Pg. 437

• [2] John Johnson Will – WV, Barbour Co., Will Book 1 Pg. 50

Marriage Records

• [3] wvculture.org
• [4] WV, Randolph Co., Marriages Book 1 Pg. 12 Line 5

Census Records

• [5] 1820 VA, Randolph Co., Beverly
• [6] 1830 VA, Randolph Co.
• [7] 1840 VA, Randolph Co.
• [8] 1850 VA, Barbour Co.
• [9] 1860 VA, Barbour Co.

Deed Records

• [10] WV, Barbour Co., Deed Book 4 Pg. 82
• [11] WV, Barbour Co., Deed Book 4 Pg. 191

Acknowledgements

• WikiTree profile Johnson-11953 created through the import of Keller-Freeland-Ferris Family .ged on Feb 27, 2012 by Elizabeth Tapia.