John Edward 1872-1942

Birth

Johnnie was born in the town of Kellis Store in Kemper County, Mississippi on July 19th,1872 to John Johnson and Hettie Brown.

John Edward Johnson
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

Death

Johnnie was killed by lightning on September 9, 1942

Contributed by Katie and Elvira -From the Gholson, MS newspaper
Contributed by Katie and Elvira -From the Gholson, MS newspaper
John Edward Johnson death certificate
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
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

Photo Gallery of Johnnie Johnson Descendants:

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Congratulations Daniela Johnson-Ortiz! Photo l-r : Benjamin-Rita-Daniela-Daniel
Evelyn Colin Alexander Holbrook
Gloria and Ethel Johnson
Metholonia and Willie McClain
John Johnson , Son of Van
Leslie -shared by Katie
Shared by Katie- Linnie , Leslie, and Holly jpg
Leslie and Daisy-shared by Katie
Shared by Katie. ID Candice : - Metholonia and Marguerita
Ethel and Van Johnson-shared by Katie
Shared by Katie , 1962, Ethel, Milwee, Doris, Ethel Lee, Daisy, John Edward, Sonya and Bernard
Van Johnson honorable discharge army-shared by Katie
Olivia
Shared by Katie: Sonya Robinson beauty pageant
Sonya Robinson
1. Gladys Johnson Anderson 9-7-1997 Flint Journal Shared by Lenore
2. Gladys article
3. Great nephew Kevin; Gladys article
Romero Osby
John Edward Johnson
John Raymond Murry obit
Find a grave posting
Romero at Oklahoma
Spanja and Friend
Roslyn and Kyle
Willie Mae Anderson
Katie and Clifford
Adelaide N. Johnson Odom, Laquala and Michael. Shared by Lenore
Merecy_Johnson_grave
11-6-1956 The News-Palladium Death of Reginald
Peter Golightly
Olivia Wilson Welch from gravestone
Leslie Golightly
Leslie Golightly and Detroit
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).
Metholonia Riley and Willie McClain Sr
Leslie Riley Golightly
Linnie
Shared by Mecca, Daughter of Delores Murry Welch
Family of Delores Murry Welch at her funeral. Shared by Mecca
Family of Delores Welch shared by Mecca
Mattie Johnson Jones
Mattie Johnson, Daughter of Johnnie
Letter from Lenore
Elvira- Teaching
Cornelius Golightly
Leslie V Golightly Obit -shared by Katie S.
Daisy, Leslie, Linnie and Metholonia
Rose, Pat, Donald 2010, Children of Otho Johnson
Children of Perkins
Barbara Dye and Calvin
Daughter Candace and Mother Barbara Dye
Children of Perkins Johnson ; Barbara, Michael, Janet, Carol Jean Photo courtesy of Candace
Otho Johnson (1918-2003) Circa 1942
Otho Johnson, son Donald, grandsons Mickey & Marcus
Otho Johnson, son of Arthur, grandson Marcus & Pat; daughter
Welch Johnson
Gloria at 90 years young!
90th celebration!
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
Arthur Johnson
Mattie's son
Mattie Johnson
Daisy Leola and John Springs, courtesy of Candice
Johnnie Johnson and Daisy Welch
Linnie and Candice, courtesy of Candice
Linnie Riley
Metholonia Riley, corrected by Candice
Metholonia and unknown, courtesy of Candice
Linnie's daughter Daisy: Leola (Riley) Springs
Carole Morris
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
Gladys (Johnson) Anderson page 2
Darryl and Tuskegee Airmen
Christina and Fulton
Gloria and Katie
The beautiful Mikayla
GRACE, MICHAEL JR, ALICIA , LIBBY, MICHAEL III AND PAUL
Van Johnson, courtesy of Gladys and Brenda
Ina Johnson age 18, courtesy of Gladys and Brenda
Adelaide Hudson family, courtesy of Gladys and Brenda
Leslie Golightly
Verna's children
Gladys and Adelaide
HR Wilson
Linnie Johnson Riley
Calvin Johnson, courtesy of Gladys and Brenda
Elvira and husband
Linnie's son Merdis Family, courtesy of Gladys and Brenda
LaVerne (Johnson) Kelly 1925-1981, courtesy of Gladys and Brenda
Darryl at Biden's Christmas party
Christina and Hiweda
Gladys, Gloria and Adelaide Johnson
John
Thelma Johnson
Family at 2007 Detroit reunion
Gladys and Katie
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
Descendants of Linnie
Commodore Wilson and Ina Alexander marriage
Shared by Lenore O.
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.
Shared by Lenore O.
Shared by Lenore O.
Shared by Lenore O.
Shared by Helen Holbrook T.
Shared by Helen Holbrook T.
Nathaniel "Shane"
Sonya Robinson: Miss Black America 1983
Shared by Helen Holbrook T.
Shared by Helen Holbrook T.
Leslie Riley Golightly and Cornelius Golightly
Shared by Helen Holbrook T.
Shared by Helen Holbrook T.
Brittany, a descendant of Ina Johnson through H.R. Wilson
Shared by Sonya R
Merdis Riley 2 of 3
Merdis Riley 3 of 3
Shared by Brittany, H.R. Wilson at Christmas party
Shared by Valarie: Mattie Johnson and son
Christopher, Bradley and Alexander (Sons of Charlotte Thomas
Charlotte T
Charlotte
Pookie, Raymond's son
Raymond
Shared by Charlotte, Her father Nathaniel (slightly restored-amp)
Lalar Sarah Perkins
Landon
Kaisley
Landon, Kristina and Kaisley
Mikayla
Daisy
3-23-19 Richard Anderson Perkins
Olsion Marcelle Riley
Lalar
Lalar Sarah Perkins
Lalar Sarah Perkins 1-shared by Helen T
Lalar 2
Lalar 3
Lalar 4
Shared by Helen T. , Adelaide Alexander 1
Adelaide 2
Adelaide 3
Adelaide 4
John Louis Alexander -shared by Helen T.
John Louis Alexander 2
John Louis Alexander 3
John Louis Alexander 4
Grace Thomas 1 Shared by Helen T.
Grace 2
Grace 3
Grace 4
Maxine and one of the twins 1971
Daisy Viola Johnson Neal
Ethel, Doris and Baby
Van
3
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
Ethel Ruth and granddaughter Leah-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
Gerosca and Son -Shared by Timothy J.
Jackie-Shared by Timothy J. restored by emp
Ethel Ruth and grandchildren -shared by Timothy J. Restored by emp
Jackie's Mom-shared by Timothy J
Arnold Frazier, son of Aaron, Ethel Ruth and Aaron-Shared by Timothy J. restored by emp
Tim Jones
Tim Jones 2 of 2 pages