Johnson Darnall (abt. 1807 - 1876)

Born about 20 Nov 1807 in Montgomery, Kentucky, USA [uncertain]

Ancestors

Husband of Martha Ann (Yates) Darnall — married 14 Jun 1827 in Montgomery County, Kentucky, USA

Descendants

Died 9 Jan 1876 at about age 68 in Bainbridge, Putnam, Indiana, USA

Problems/Questions Profile manager: Brenda Watson [send private message]

Biography

Johnson Darnall was born on 20 Nov 1807 in Montgomery County, Kentucky as the son of Daniel Darnall (abt.1775-1851)^[1] and Nancy (Turpin) Darnall (abt.1779-abt.1852) His mother is not yet substantiated - Need Birth Record showing parentage.

Three known siblings were: William Turpin Darnall (1800-1863)(1800-1863), Samuel Darnall (1804-1879), and Milton Darnall (1809-1886).^[1]

In July 1960 parents Johnson (52) and Martha (49), 3 sons - Samuel Darnall (1804-1879)(1804-1879) (19), Daniel Thornton Darnall (1844-1927) (15), and Henry Clay (Darnall) Darnell (1847-1932) (commonly called "Clay") (13) and daughter, Martha Ann (Darnall) Gordon (1852-1890) (aka "Mattie")(8), were living in Franklin, Putnam, Indiana with four additional household members: Emily West (25) [i.e. Amelia or "Emily" or "Emille" Darnall West Lougston or Lanston whose names vacillate amongst various spellings and needs to be resolved)- Widowed and showing as owning real estate and having a personal estate valued at 6000 - (given name Emily may be an enumerator's error), two children Marg Nelson (8) and Rosette West (4) (a granddaughter to Johnson and Martha), and a servant Mary Scott (16). Emily has been determined to be a daughter of Johnson and Martha. Marg Nelson still needs to have a relationship substantiated (possibly a grandchild ... which of their children married a Nelson?). Rosette West was a granddaughter through Emily.^[2]

On 23 Jun 1870, parents Johnston (62) and Martha A (Yates) Darnall (1811-1905) (59), son Henry Clay (23) (who was already working as a lawyer but still living in the family home), and daughter Martha Ann (Darnall) Gordon (1852-1890) (18) were living in Monroe, Putnam, Indiana.^[3]

Johnson married Martha A (Yates) Darnall (1811-1905)^[1] on 14 Jun 1827. ^[4]

Four children known to have been born to this union were: Mary B Darnall (1843-abt.1844), Daniel Thornton Darnall (1844-1927), Martha Ann (Darnall) Gordon (1852-1890), ^[1] and Henry Clay (Darnall) Darnell (1847-1932).^[5]

On 22 May 1844, another daughter, not mentioned above, Nancy Darnall, married Daniel T Thornton in Indiana.^[6] Note that this same daughter and her husband are two of many family members mentioned in Johnson's last will.^[7]

Johnson migrated from Kentucky to Indiana (as evidenced with birth and death locations)^[1] in 1833. ^[8]

On 5 Nov 1874, Johnson wrote and signed his last will which was clearly documented as witnessed and probated on 17 Jan 1876, eight days after his death on 9 Jan 1876.^[7]

Johnson died on 9 Jan 1876 in Bainbridge, Putnam, Indiana and was buried at the Brick Chapel Cemetery in Brick Chapel, Putnam, Indiana, USA.^[1]

Research Notes

NOTE: Not sure if all the substanted and unsubstantiated "info" got resolved. I've done my best for what I've found.

Red Brackets identify things that need to be done and/or finished. I am a Darnall/Darnell but not a descendant of this branch of the family. Just trying to help out. (K Wendell)

WIFE's MAIDEN NAME: Accurate spelling not yet substantiated

Wife appears to be Martha A (Yates / Yeats) Darnall (1811-1905), dau. of Joshua Yates II (1769-1849) & Nancy (Higgins) Yates (1775-abt.1825). Spelling as "Yeates" according to this profile's manager.^[9] Spelling of Yates according to FindaGrave Memorial #96550381^[10]

SON: Henry Clay Darnall (Now Correct)

NOTE: 2 identically named Henry Clay Darnall men exist

• An incorrect son (of identical name ...Henry Clay Darnall) was originally linked. That has been corrected with the incorrect son linked to his correct father. That is no longer an issue here.
• THIS father's correct son was Henry Clay (Darnall) Darnell (1847-1932).

JOHNSON's WILL and PROBATE RECORD

1. I did NOT process this entire record or add to other mentioned heirs, etc.
2. Johnson's will still needs to be added as a source to other family member profiles - needs to be done by any person working on this family. As I am not related, I will not be doing.
3. Lots of relationships are presented in the record and will help in expanding his WikiTree family tree. Ten referenced relationships include Martha A, James L Thornton, Charles Thornton, Allen Darnall, Emille (sic?) Darnall West Lougston, Theodore Lougston, James W, Samuel C, Daniel Thornton Darnall (1844-1927), and Henry Clay (Darnall) Darnell (1847-1932).
4. The source and images of the record can be found at Ancestry.com - Indiana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999. Alert: Do not rely on record alone due to numerous errors in transciption. See images.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5} Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/96550377/johnson-darnall : accessed 03 August 2021), memorial page for Johnson Darnall (20 Nov 1807–9 Jan 1876), Find A Grave: Memorial #96550377, citing Brick Chapel Cemetery, Brick Chapel, Putnam County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by Randal Eugene Waldon (contributor 46897917); Includes memorial links to father, wife, 3 siblings, 3 children
2. ↑ 1860 United States Federal Census
3. ↑ 1870 United States
4. ↑ Montgomery County, Kentucky, Marriage Index, 1817-1850 - showing 3 errors in spelling; Bride Martha Ann Yates, not Yeates; Groom Johnson Darnall, not Johnston Darnal;Marriage date and place accurately shown as 14 Jun 1827 in Montgomery County, Kentucky, USA
5. ↑ Need Source
6. ↑ Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001; marriage of Johnson Darnall's daughter, Nancy Darnall to Daniel T Thornton
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999; Putnam County, Indiana, USA; Will Record Vol 2, 1868-1889, Will Record, Vol 3, 1889-1902; Will written 5 Nov 1874, Probate date 17 Jan 1876 (see image, record erroneously transposed dates - image proves probate on 17 Jan 1876 in two locations
8. ↑ Year is Not substantiated - Need Source
9. ↑ Personal knowledge of Brenda Watson
10. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/96550381/martha-ann-darnall : accessed 03 August 2021), memorial page for Martha Ann Yates Darnall (4 Mar 1811–20 Jun 1905), Find a Grave Memorial ID 96550381, citing Brick Chapel Cemetery, Brick Chapel, Putnam County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by Randal Eugene Waldon (contributor 46897917)

• Direct link to Johnson Darnall FindaGrave Memorial : [1]