John Edward Johnson 1872-1942 – The Johnson Family of Kemper County, Mississippi

John Edward Johnson

Wife and Children

Johnnie was married to Daisy Welch.
Daisy was born December 9th, 1874
in Mississippi to:
John Welch and "Nellie" McIntosh.
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1 F: Ina Johnson
Birth: 4 Feb 1894
Death: 20 Aug 1974
Spouse: Henry Alexander
Spouse: Commodore Wilson
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2 F: Linnie Johnson
Birth: 13 Oct 1895
Death: 15 Jan 1986
Spouse: Solar Riley
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3 M: Willie Vanderbuilt “Van” Johnson
Birth: 14 May 1897
Death: 31 Jul 1973
Spouse: Ethel Lee Hunter Sherrod
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4 F: Mattie Johnson
Birth: 1 Jan 1899
Death: 22 May 1993
Spouse: Walter Jones
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5 F: Carlean Johnson
Birth: 2 Jan 1901
Death: Sep 1901
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6 F: Gladys Johnson
Birth: 28 Jun 1902
Death: 3 Dec 2012
Spouse: John Anderson
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7 M: Calvin Johnson
Birth: 6 Jan 1904
Death: Nov 1973
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8 F: Nealer Johnson
Birth: 17 Aug 1905
Death: 11 Sep 1905
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9 F: Olivia Johnson
Birth: 14 Mar 1909
Death: Feb 1996
Spouse: Elbert Murray
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10 M: Welch Johnson
Birth: 31 Mar 1911
Death: 22 Oct 1982
Spouse: Thelma Lenton
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11 F: Adelaide N. Johnson
Birth: 1913
Death: 1996
Spouse: Willie Odom
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Stories of Johnnie

"Johnny Johnson was the oldest son of Hettie and Jack Johnson. He was a successful farmer in the Sixteen Section Community of Kemper County of Preston, Mississippi. He was known as a fair and just man who was gifted with interpersonal skills. He was able to manage a number of reliable farm hands as well as maintain tenant farmers who congenially worked together to operate a successful farm. He was active as a community leader and supportive of neighbors who were facing various hardships. He was known as a hard worker who worked alongside of field hands to complete farm work. He was also known to maintain a healthy line of livestock which was necessary for a productive farm. There are many stories related to his personal wit and bravery when in difficult or dangerous situations. Finally, it was said that Johnny loved to read and keep up with innovative thought regarding best practices for maintaining a full functioning farm. He was a devoted family man who provided for his immediate as well as his extended family." -Shared by Elvira J.

Son Arthur

In 1894 Johnnie fathered a child with a woman possibly named Susan Martin. Susan gave Arthur to Johnnie. He brought the baby home on his white horse. Arthur was raised by Johnnie and his wife Daisy. Daisy had recently lost a child and nursed Arthur. This is noted by oral history. Arthur does not appear in the census' with Johnnie. Although his son Perkins does in 1930. Arthur may have been listed under his presumed mother Susan Martin in 1900
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1 M: Arthur Johnson
Birth: 1894
Death: 1957
Spouse: Claudie McClain

Contributed by Katie and Elvira -From the Gholson, MS newspaper

The Johnnie Johnson Family: Back Row l-r: Mattie, Van, Gladys Front row: Calvin, Linnie, Olivia, Father Johnnie, Welch, Mother Daisy, Adelaide. Ina away at school

Congratulations Daniela Johnson-Ortiz! Photo l-r : Benjamin-Rita-Daniela-Daniel

Shared by Katie- Linnie , Leslie, and Holly jpg

Shared by Katie. ID Candice : - Metholonia and Marguerita

Shared by Katie , 1962, Ethel, Milwee, Doris, Ethel Lee, Daisy, John Edward, Sonya and Bernard

Van Johnson honorable discharge army-shared by Katie

Shared by Katie: Sonya Robinson beauty pageant

1. Gladys Johnson Anderson 9-7-1997 Flint Journal Shared by Lenore

Adelaide N. Johnson Odom, Laquala and Michael. Shared by Lenore

11-6-1956 The News-Palladium Death of Reginald

Riley Family:L-R Joni (Daisy's daughter), holding the hand of Rondell (Rita's son), Leslie, Marguerita "Rita" (Metholonia's daughter), Peter (Leslie's son), Holly (Leslie's daughter), Harold (Metholonia's son).

Shared by Mecca, Daughter of Delores Murry Welch

Family of Delores Murry Welch at her funeral. Shared by Mecca

Leslie V Golightly Obit -shared by Katie S.

Rose, Pat, Donald 2010, Children of Otho Johnson

Courtesy of Candace — Children of Perkins

Children of Perkins Johnson ; Barbara, Michael, Janet, Carol Jean
Photo courtesy of Candace — Children of Perkins Johnson ; Barbara, Michael, Janet, Carol Jean Photo courtesy of Candace

Otho Johnson, son Donald, grandsons Mickey & Marcus

Otho Johnson, son of Arthur, grandson Marcus & Pat; daughter

Arthur Johnson

Daisy Leola and John Springs, courtesy of Candice

Metholonia and unknown, courtesy of Candice

Linnie's daughter Daisy: Leola (Riley) Springs

110 years old! Gladys (Johnson) Anderson pg 1

Welch Johnson -shared by Valarie, slightly restored by emp

Metholonia with Harold and Jeanette Courtesy of Candice

GRACE, MICHAEL JR, ALICIA , LIBBY, MICHAEL III AND PAUL

Van Johnson,
courtesy of Gladys and Brenda — Van Johnson, courtesy of Gladys and Brenda

Ina Johnson age 18,
courtesy of Gladys and Brenda — Ina Johnson age 18, courtesy of Gladys and Brenda

Adelaide Hudson family, courtesy of Gladys and Brenda

Calvin Johnson, courtesy of Gladys and Brenda

Linnie's son Merdis Family, courtesy of Gladys and Brenda

LaVerne (Johnson) Kelly 1925-1981, courtesy of Gladys and Brenda

Gladys Johnson Anderson 105 June 28, 2007

Descendants of Linnie Riley, courtesy of Candice

Ethel Ruth and granddaughter Leah-shared by Timothy J

Metholonia, Aunt Zellie, Daisy, Merdes, and Joni, courtesy of Candice

Commodore Wilson and Ina Alexander marriage

Riley Family 2:Back row: Leslie, Manuel (Willie Jr.'s son) standing in front of her, Linnie (Leslie's daughter), Harold (Metholonia's son), Teresa (Daisy's daughter), Shirley (Manuel's mother), Quiermo (Shirley and Wilie's son). The two ladies standing in front of Quiermo are Uncle Marcel's daughters. Sitting is Joni (Daisy's daughter), Christina (Willie Jr.'s daughter), standing next to Joni is Holly (Leslie's daughter) and the other little girl in front in Brandy who was a family friend to Aunt Daisy.

Leslie Riley Golightly and Cornelius Golightly

Brittany, a descendant of Ina Johnson through H.R. Wilson

Shared by Brittany, H.R. Wilson at Christmas party

Shared by Valarie: Mattie Johnson and son

Christopher, Bradley and Alexander (Sons of Charlotte Thomas

Shared by Charlotte, Her father Nathaniel (slightly restored-amp)

Shared by Helen T. , Adelaide Alexander 1

John Louis Alexander -shared by Helen T.

Theresa and son Nathaniel -shared by Timothy J

Doris Robinson and Gloria Hall-Shared by Timothy J

Top: Katie, Gloria, Daisy, Darryl, Middle:Milwee, Ethel Btm: Van N., Brandon Shared by Timothy J

Gerosca and Mark-shared by Timothy/restored emp

Katie, Sonny and Ethel Ruth-Shared by Timothy J

Jackie with her mother, Mark and Gerosca-Shared by Timothy J

Theresa and Antoinette. Shared by Timothy J

Johnny Edward and unknown friend. Shared by Timothy J

Darryl-shared by Timothy J-restored by emp

Ethel Ruth-Shared by Timothy, restored by emp

Jackie-Shared by Timothy J. restored by emp

Ethel Ruth and grandchildren -shared by Timothy J. Restored by emp

Arnold Frazier, son of Aaron, Ethel Ruth and Aaron-Shared by Timothy J. restored by emp

Birth

Wife and Children

Stories of Johnnie

Son Arthur

Death

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