Michael Johnson (bef. 1680 - 1719)

Born before 1680 in St Peters, New Kent County, Virginia Colony, British America

Descendants

Died 22 Aug 1719 after age 39 in Henrico County, Virginia Colony, British America

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Biography

Michael Johnson was a Virginia colonist.

Michael Johnson lived in Henrico County, Virginia Colony, British America.We know from records that his death was 22 Aug 1719. His birthday is unknown. ^[1][2]

Note: New Kent county was first mentioned in the records of the General Assembly in 1654. It was originally part of Charles River county, one of the eight shires the colony of Virginia was divided into in 1634. Modern day borders established in 1766. ^[3] St Peter's parish church was founded April 29th, 1679, the brick church built beginning in 1701 and completed in 1703. ^{[4] [5]} Michael Johnson was most likely born prior to the founding of St Peter's parish, however the exact date and place of his birth are currently not known.

Marriage

He married Sarah Watson and they had several children, listed below. : Marriage: ^{[6] [7]}

The following children of Michael and Sarah were baptised St. Peter's Parish in New Kent Co.;

Daniell, baptised 16 May 1699

Anne, daughter, baptised 12 Feb 1705

Sarah, daughter, baptised 12 Oct 1707

Agnes, daughter, baptised 2 Apr 1708 [prob 1709!]

No baptismal records for for following children;

Benjamin Johnson

Isaac Johnson

James Johnson

John Johnson

Joseph Johnson

Steven B. Johnson

Uncertain Parents

At this time we have unlinked Edward Johnson and Elizabeth Walker Johnson, because they have not been proven to be the parents of Michael. ^[8]

There is a Michael Johnson found in the parish records of St Peter's parish church, New Kent, Virginia. He has been posited as an elder son of Edward Johnson but this has not been proven. ^{[9] [10]} Douglass-990 00:09, 12 May 2016 (EDT)

If Michael's 1673 DOB and the 1677 marriage date of Edward and Elizabeth Johnson are correct it would be unlikely that Michael is their son.

YDNA results

YDNA test results from two descendants of Michael Johnson indicated that there was not a close match to John Johnson, thought to be the son of James Johnson. If Michael is proved to be a son, or relative of Edward it would mean there is no genetic relationship to John Johnson. YDNA Test results from a known direct male Johnson descendant of Edward Johnson should help solve this and the question of Michael Johnson's possible relationship to Edward Johnson.

Disputed Origins

Have reason to believe this person is the same as Michael Johnson although birth dates differ. It also appears as if neither is the son of Edward Johnson and Elizabeth Walker. Michael was born several years before Edward and Elizabeth were married; family names are not the same in Edward's and Michael's families. Both Michael's probably should be unlinked from incorrect parents. Shirley Dalton 14:13, 31 August 2015 (EDT)

Michael Johnson (Johnson-24903) was merged into this profile (Johnson-9556) May 17, 2016. See changes for details.

Death

Death:

Date: 1719

SDATE 1 JUL 1719

Place: Virginia^[11]

Note

Note:

Early settlers of Augusta County -- Andersons included ^[12]

VIRGINIA COLONIAL RECORDS, 1600s-1700s, Genealogy.com online subscription.

Militia Lists, Public Record Office, London.

New Kent Co, 4 Jul 1702 Michal Johnson, Quaker; Benjamin Johnson, Quaker; William Johnson

In 1700, Michael & Sarah Johnson witnessed the Quaker marriage of Thomas Lankford and Martha West of New Kent County.

VA QUIT RENTS 1704: Johnson, Mich. New Kent Co. 40 acres

Presumably this Michael Johnson is the same as the one found later in Henrico Co.

The first record of Michael Johnson in Henrico Co is: 25 Dec 1714. Patent Book 10, p.217. Thomas Mims locates 500 acres on Tuckahoe Creek adjacent Michael Johnson, William Burton and Benjamin Woodson.

In Book 10, p.345 can be found the recording of the patent of Michael Johnson, also 500 acres on Tuckahoe Creek, date 22 Jan 1717. Adjacent Benjamin and John Woodson and Thomas Mims. This location is now in Goochland Co VA. Two of the sons, John and James, also patented land adjoining their father.

CAVALIERS & PIONEERS, Vol III, p.164 Thomas Mims, 500 acres (New Land) Henrico County on South side main branch of Tuccahoe adj. Wm. Burton; Benja. Woodson; & Michael Johnson. 23 Dec 1714. PB 10, p.217

p.196: Micael Johnson 500 acres (New Land) Henrico Co on South side main branch of Tuckahoe adj Benjamin Harrison's survey [NOTE: This was Benjamin WOODSON's Survey in the original patent - the abstract is in error.]; Mr. John Woodson's Mill Cr; & Thos. Mims' land. 22 Jan 1717. PB 10, p.345

p.204 James Johnson, 400 acres (N.L.) Henrico Co. on N side of James River adj. Cha. Eavens; John Johnson; Joseph Woodson; & Benja. Woodson. 12 Jul 1718. PB 10, p.380

p.204 John Johnson, 400 acres (N.L.) Henrico Co on N side James River adj. Cha. Eavens on N side & near head of Tuckahoe Cr; James Johnson, & Michael Johnson. 12 Jul 1718. PB 10, p.380

On 22 Aug 1719 Henrico Co the inventory of Michael Johnson's estate was taken; it was presented in court by sons, John and James, and ordered recorded on 5 Oct 1719.

Deeds

Deeds of the second & third generation tell us more about Michael Johnson:

19 Jan 1756 Isaac Johnson of Lunenburg Co deeded 150 acres to John Johnson of Goochland County. The land on the South side Tuckahoe Creek. Except the graveyard where Michael Johnson, his wife and child is buried. The land was bounded by that of Benj Johnson dec'd, Daniel Johnson dec'd, John Johnson dec'd, and Moses Brumfield

4 Jan 1757 James Johnson [the younger] and Mildred his wife. 200 acres to William Harves and Tabitha his wife. Part of a tract taken up to Michael Johnson, grandfather of said James Johnson and bounded by Tuckahoe Creek.

13 Oct 1759 Joseph Johnson of Lunenburg Co. 200 acres to John Laprade of Goochland Co on Dover Mill Creek, adj. Robert Burton, John Barnett, and Daniel Johnson. Willed to the said Joseph Johnson by his father Michael Johnson.

15 Jan 1763 Benjamin Johnson [the younger], John & Agness Barnett [Agnes was Benjamin's remarried mother] deed 150 acres to Elisha Leek of Goochland Co. On Tuckahoe Crk adj Benjamin Woodson, William Webber, John Laprade and Moses Brumfield. Wit: Benjamin Woodson Jr, William Hodges, Joseph Johnson, John Johnson.

<http://kinnexions.com/smlawson/johnsond.htm> "Johnson-Hutcheson" from files of Stephen M. Lawson

Will Notes

Note: 1.Repository:

Name: Library of Virginia

Title: WILL: JOHNSON, Michael JOHNSON - Inventory & Appraisal

Publication: Henrico Co, VA Miscellaneous Records (1650-1807), pg 437

Text:

Aug. 22, 1719

Henrico Co, Va.

Inventory of Michael Johnson. Value 63 pounds 9 shillings 6 pence by George Payne, William Hodges, Robert Adams. Presented by John & James Johnson and recorded 5 Oct. 1719. 2.Repository:

Name: Library of Virginia

Title: WILL: JOHNSON, Michael JOHNSON - Additional Inventory

Publication: Henrico Co, VA Minute Book (1719-1724), pg 4

Text:

December 1719. Inventory filed by James and John Johnson (in addition to the inventory filed 22 Aug 1719). 3.Repository:

Name: Family History Library

35 N West Temple Street

Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA

Title: Henrico County, Virginia Friends Records 1699-1757

Page: FHC film #0031762

Note: "Michal and Sarah Jonson who witnessed the marriage of Thomas Lankford and Martha West." 4.Title: Title: Meister, Joan Lorraine (nee Thompson), Personal knowledge and family records

Abbrev: Meister, Joan Lorraine (nee

Publication: Publication: 25 January 2000 5.Title: Title: Williams, Henry J., Research, personal knowledge and family records

Abbrev: Williams, Henry J. Pub: 9 Oct 2000

Text: Page: Moved from New Kent Co., VA 6.Title: LAND GRANT: Michael JOHNSON - 22 Jan 1717

Publication: Goochland Co Deed Book 10, pg 345

Note:

This area is now Goochland County.

Text: 1717, Jan 22, Michael Johnson records a land patent of 500a (N L) Henrico Co; on the S. side of the main br. of the Tuckahoe Cr; adj. Benja. Harrison's survey; John Woodson's Mill Cr; and Thomas Mim's land. Paid 50 shill. 7.Title: THE VESTRY BOOK OF ST. PETER'S PARISH, NEW KENT COUNTY, VIRGINIA FROM 1682-1758

Author: The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Virginia

Publication: Parish Record Series No. 3, Richmond: Wm. Ellis Jones, Book and Job Printer, 1905

Note:

1698:

Alexander Mackeney, producing an order of Court to this vestry for help to Cleer the roads in his presints is ordered those familye following, viz.: Christopher Clarke, Thomas Stanley, Edw?d Clarke, Thomas wharton, Nicholas Purde, Will Martin, Jno. Martin, Edmund Harris, Will Reese, Thos. Hrris Barnell Chappell, martin martin, Thomas Delahay, John Aldridge, MICHAEL JOHNSON, John Jones, Thomas moss, Sam?l moss, John Willmore Garrat, Robert Ellison, Francis Amos.

Mr. Hen. Wyatt producing an order of Court for help to Cleer the Roads in his presints is ordered the s?d following Tithables, viz.: will makgeehe, Edw. Tony, Will Walker, Robert Allin, will Daniell, John Yeomans, RICHARD SCRUGGS, James Neenes, Thomas Ashcraft, Edw?d Flinch, Thomas Wilkinson, John Rayle, Evan Raglan, Mr. Thomas Smith?s quarter, Edw?d Morgan, Will Dollard, Thomas martin, Thomas Gibson, Will Gardner, Christopher Baker, WILLIAM JOHNSON, Peter Moss, Robert Hughes, Thomas Howard, Geo. Bradbury, Hen?e Turner, Thomas minns.

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At a vestry held for St. Peter's Parish at the house of Mr. James Moss the 27th day of febe?, 1702-3 ...

Peter mafe upon his motion to this vestry is ordered to his tithables the tithables on Mr. Edloes plantation John Jones and MICHAEL JOHNSON.

[ed: Peter mase = Peter Massie / Massey] 8.Title: EARLY VIRGINIA RESEARCH NOTES AND REFLECTION ON MICHAEL JOHNSON

Author: Harold Johnson

Publication: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~lksstarr/reports/michjoh.txt 9.Title: THE VESTRY BOOK OF ST. PETER'S PARISH, NEW KENT COUNTY, VIRGINIA FROM 1682-1758

Author: The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Virginia

Publication: Parish Record Series No. 3, Richmond: Wm. Ellis Jones, Book and Job Printer, 1905

Sources

1. ↑ Harold Johnson, "Descendants of John Johnson" and report from Virginia Research Homepage <http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~lksstarr/reports/michjoh.txt> "Michael Johnson, His Known Sons and Possible Ancestors".
2. ↑ Nell Marion Nugent, Cavaliers and Pioneers.: Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants , 7 Volumes. (Richmond: Virginia State Library.).
3. ↑ New Kent county, Virginia History
4. ↑ St Peter's Church : Wikipedia
5. ↑ Freddie Spradlin, "Parishes of Virginia," VAGenWeb, accessed 29 January 2011; Hening's Statutes at Large; Emily J. Salmon and Edward D.C. Campbell Jr., The Hornbook of Virginia History (Richmond: Library of Virginia, 1994).
6. ↑ Source: #S90 Data: Text: Bonnie Flythe, member of VA Research group. Dated 18 Apr 2000.
7. ↑ http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~katy/johnson/b14940.html
8. ↑ Johnson DNA Study
9. ↑ The parish register of St Peter's parish, New Kent, Virginia 1680-1787
10. ↑ Johnson DNA Study
11. ↑ Source: #S90 Data: Text: Bonnie Flythe, member of VA Research group. Dated 18 Apr 2000.
12. ↑ https://www.werelate.org/wiki/Person:John_Anderson_%28177%29

See also:

• History of New Kent county, Virginia
• Harold Johnson, "Descendants of John Johnson" and report from Virginia Research Homepage <http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~lksstarr/reports/michjoh.txt> "Michael Johnson, His Known Sons and Possible Ancestors" Note: Harold Johnson P.O.Box 659 Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Repository: #R3
• Repository: R3 Name: My Files Address:
• Nell Marion Nugent, Cavaliers and Pioneers.: Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants , 7 Volumes. (Richmond: Virginia State Library.) Note: Found also at Birgminham Public Library. Vol I found at the FHC. Repository: #R17
• Repository: R17 Name: National Genalogical Society Address: Lending Library Address 1: Lending Library Note: The Lending Library of NGS was moved to St. Louis; the books may be obtained on Interlibrary Loan.
• Source: S90 Abbreviation: Email Title: Email Repository: #R3
• Repository: #R-2142945456 Title: Ancestry Family Trees Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. Note: This information comes from 1 or more individual Ancestry Family Tree files. This source citation points you to a current version of those files. Note: The owners of these tree files may have removed or changed information since this source citation was created. Page: Ancestry Family Trees Note: Data: Text: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/12412895/family
• Repository: R-2142945456 Name: Ancestry.com Address: http://www.Ancestry.com Note:
• Ancestry Family Trees Publication: Name: Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Originaldata: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.;; Repository: #R1 NOTEThis information comes from 1 or more individual Ancestry Family Tree files. This source citation points you to a current version of those files. Note: The owners of these tree files may have removed or changed information since this source citation was created.
• Repository: R1 Name: Ancestry.com Address: http://www.Ancestry.com E-Mail Address: Phone Number:

http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~lksstarr/reports/MicSarJns.txt

Acknowledgements

• WikiTree profile Johnson-9783 created through the import of Crystal_s Family Tree (2).ged on Oct 17, 2011 by Crystal Hatch. See the Changes page for the details of edits by Crystal and others.

• WikiTree profile Johnson-9556 created through the import of Haden for WikiTree.ged on Oct 10, 2011 by Kay Haden. See the Changes page for the details of edits by Kay and others.

• WikiTree profile Johnson-31529 was created by Ken Parman through the import of Parman Family Tree(small)_2014-12-07.ged on Dec 7, 2014.