February 2023

Cousin Dawn Perryman : Jack & Hettie Brown Johnson --William & Carline Johnson Perryman--Leo Sr. & Zelma Alexander Perryman --Dawn Marie

Dawn asked me to share about a

---Journey of Love ---

She is in the beginnings of converting her Stallo, Mississippi farmland into a community of affordable small homes and rental lots. A place of refuge to come together to share activities and support.

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November 2022

Congratulations Daniela Johnson-Ortiz!  Photo l-r : Benjamin-Rita-Daniela-Daniel
Congratulations Daniela Johnson-Ortiz! Photo l-r : Benjamin-Rita-Daniela-Daniel
Melvin T. Johnson 1941-2022
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October 2022

Jack Johnson/Hettie Brown—Jim Johnson/Georgia Lee Jack (Hull)—Hettie Viola Johnson/Major A. Wilson Sr.-- Arlow
Jack Johnson/Hettie Brown—Jim Johnson/Georgia Lee Jack (Hull)—Hettie Viola Johnson/Major A. Wilson Sr.-- Arlow
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September 2022

J.T. Hampton when younger
J.T. Hampton when younger
J.T. Hampton RIP
J.T. Hampton

J.T. Hampton was born on September 22, 1929, in DeKalb, Mississippi to the late Johnson Hampton and the late Lalar (Lampley) Hampton. When J.T. was 17 years old he moved to Detroit where he met and married Ruth (White) Hampton. To this union four children were born Phyllis Elaine, Deborah Anette, Pandora and J.T. Jr. Later in life he had another son Joshua Graves. On August 23, 1985, he was united in holy matrimony to Emma Bozeman with whom he enjoyed traveling to many places across the country. This blended family added 6 children 2 of which are now deceased. J.T.  worked many years at the Ice Plant and Chrysler Motor Company. He established a landscaping service and was an avid gardener.  He retired from GM after many years of service. J.T. was a God-fearing Man who prayed on a regular basis. He was thankful for all he had that was provided to him. He departed this earth at home with family on September 7,2022. preceding him in death are: J.T.'s mother and father, brothers Evert Otis, Sherman, William, Roosevelt and sister Bertha Lee. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Emma Hampton, his three daughters Phyllis (Frederick), Deborah (Kent), Pandora (Prentiss), son Joshua, grandchildren: Steven, Ebony, Michael, Gene, Winston, Elontra, Pilar, Odie, Ashley and more than 20 great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and a host of other family and friends. His surviving siblings are sisters: Lena Turner, Annie Myra Mason, Myrtle Elvira Hudson, and brothers: Marvin Hampton, Lamar Hampton, and Johnson Hampton Jr.

-Jack Johnson & JoAnna -Precilla (Johnson) Lampley -Lalar (Lampley) Hampton—J.T. Hampton

-Added many photos to California Reunion page and added to Priscilla and Caroline's page.

-Added photo and memorial to Mathew's gallery. Added Medgar Evers NAACP paper to In search of Freedom page

May, June, July, August 2022

Added photos to galleries. Gathered photos for memorial at reunion. Worked on Reunion photo page coming soon.

April 2022

Added Stinson photos courtesy of Hansel Stinson to the Mary Johnson (Blackwell) Gallery

Sirus Wheaton elected Student Body President of Amherst College
Sirus Wheaton elected Student Body President of Amherst College
Shared by Sue Ann Freeman
Shared by Sue Ann Freeman

March 2022

Congratulations to the Johnson-Blackwell-McCree Family ! Floyd McCree (1923-1988)

 

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Congratulations Elvira and Wilynda !
Great things being done by the Johnson Family ! Giving back:
Elvira Johnson James and her daughter Wilynda James:
Jack & Joanna Johnson-Caroline Johnson -Cornelia Gully-Thelma Lenton &Welch Johnson -Elvira-Wilynda
Jack & Hettie Johnson -John Edward Johnson -Welch Johnson & Thelma Lenton -Elvira-Wilynda
A Bishop from Ghana visited Elvira Johnson James' prayer group in New Jersey over 8 years ago.  He shared the need for a school for the children in his community. After prayer and discussion the group decided to create a plan of action. As a founding member of the Garden of Hope Community School, Elvira continues to support them. She had the privilege to visit the school in Ghana about 5 years ago and saw the fruit of their work. The continued support has seen the school grow its foundation and the number of students. What started out as 3 children under a mango tree blossomed into the first 8th grade graduating class this past year. What joy for the community!
 
As a way of continued support for the school Elvira wrote a book which her daughter Wilynda illustrated. Proceeds go to the school. As Elvira says,” God be the Glory!”. 
Please support the school by purchasing the book here at the link below on Amazon (Please make sure the book you buy is authored by Elvira Johnson James. Unfortunately, in the book industry there are spammers that spoof the title for their own gain.)
If you have any questions feel free to contact Elvira direct at her email, cell phone, or discuss at the reunion in San Francisco.
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February 2022

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January 2022

Rest in Peace Barbara Hall Luke
Rest in Peace Barbara Hall Luke

November 2021

2022 Johnson Family Reunion in San Francisco

July 21st-24th

Contact via this website if interested or our direct emails and phone numbers.

October 2021

https://memorials.monroemortuary.com/kyle-phillips/4772648/index.php

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Dear Johnson Family,
Many will recall meeting Roslyn (Robin) Allen and her son Kyle at the family reunion in Cleveland 2019 . Kyle Phillips was born with Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome. Sadly, Kyle passed away October 28th, 2021.
Roslyn, a very loving and joyful mother took care of her child Kyle for 16 wonderful years. Robin always carried a kind and positive attitude when caring for her son with his medical challenges. She is an inspiration!  Her heart is breaking and missing her special and happy child.
In addition to the loss of her son, Robin and her family suffered a previous devastating loss in December of 2020. Her niece and our cousin Mikaela Barr died in a car accident at the young age of 21 years.
I am asking you to keep Robin, her mother Spanja and their family in your prayers.
One of Kyle’s teachers started a Go Fund me page to help pay for funeral expenses:
Jack---Jim Johnson/Georgia Lee Jack—Son—Spanja---Roslyn Allen---Kyle Phillips (Rest in Peace)
Mikaela Barr (Rest in Peace)
Take care everyone,
Kyle
Mikaela Barr December 10, 2020 at 21 years of age
Johnson Family,
It is deep sadness I share the passing of Commodore Mcginnis, Jr..  Commodore is the husband of Yvonne Johnson McGinnis  ( Jack Johnson/Hettie Brown-Mathew Johnson/Millie Welch -Mercel Johnson/Myrtle Watkins-Yvonne) and father to sons: Albon, Scott and Marc. Daughter Marlayna died as an infant. Commodore passed days before his 98th birthday. Services are not finalized.
Commodore was a friend of mine and we shared genealogy interests. I enjoyed the visits we had together with my cousin Yvonne. Commodore was a character with strong opinions and a life full of experiences. I enjoyed his stories of playing sports especially baseball as a young man and the life lessons that he learned during his long life.
Commodore will be missed.
Condolences to the family especially his wife Yvonne.
-Cousin Elaine
Commodore McGinnis 2

September 2021

Congratulations Christina!
Congratulations Christina!

August 2021

A very time consuming study was done about the wives of Jack Johnson . Please click on the heading Wives at the top or bottom menu

July 2021

-Added photos to Frank Johnson gallery from Alonna.

-Created new page: In Search of Freedom. Go to bottom menu to locate and click on title to navigate to page.

-Added photos from Diane to the Priscilla Johnson page

-Added photos from Theresa and Venus to the William Johnson line

-Updated Caroline Johnson Page-Gallery-and Lenton children on Caroline's children page.

Ashley graduated 5/15/21 from Western Illinois University
Ashley graduated 5/15/21 from Western Illinois University

Photos were posted to the Frank Johnson, Matt Johnson and Caroline Johnson Gully pages.

Condolences to Danita Johnson and family on the death of her mother Ruby 5/23/21.

Jennifer Johnson Congratulations!
Jennifer Johnson Congratulations!
Zuri, born 6/13/21 daughter of Ashley and granddaughter of Danita
Zuri, born 6/13/21 daughter of Ashley and granddaughter of Danita

June 2021

Patrick Zimmerman is from the Perryman-Johnson line
Patrick Zimmerman is from the Perryman-Johnson line

www.fox8.com/sports/nfl-draft/lucky-browns-fans-receive-tickets-to-nfl-draft/

May 2021

Shared by Lenore Odom
Shared by Lenore Odom

April 2021

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March 2021

Happy 100th Birthday to Marcella Eichelberger-Hubbard !!!

Marcella Eichelberger-Hubbard 100th Birthday !
Marcella Eichelberger-Hubbard 100th Birthday !
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From Cousin Toni S.:

Hello Everyone,
Good afternoon.  I trust you and your family are doing well.  Just sharing.  I received this information today. Please share. The application is to be available next month. Be safe and stay strong.
https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance
Take care,
Toni Demetria Smith

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Melvin Jerome Hall, born August 31, 1960,  son of Ivory Hall and Gloria Johnson Hall passed away Thursday March 25th, 2021

A private graveside service for the immediate family will take place on Monday.
Please keep the family in your prayers.- Thank you, Cousin Elaine
Jack Johnson/Hettie Brown—Johnnie E. Johnson/Daisy Welch—Willlie “Van”Johnson /Ethel Sherrod —Gloria Johnson/Ivory Hall—Melvin Hall

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Please advise if you are not getting email updates. It seems some of the names are dropping off due to the quantity registered in group emails.

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I had some fun converting some of our ancestors photos to videos. Very Harry Potter like...a little weird but interesting!

 

February 2021

Added photos to various galleries. Timothy J. shared quite a lot of photos to the John E. Johnson page.

January 2021

 

Shared by Rochelle B.
Shared by Rochelle B.

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Added obituaries shared by Daisy Moon and Joyce Taylor/Toni D. Smith to the Turner gallery


Shared a  story from Toni Speaks on the DNA Connections page.

Added photos to some descendant galleries

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Blessings and prayers to the family of Calvin Freeman, Jr.; his wife SueAnn and son Yusef.

Calvin Freeman, Jr., son of Elaine Johnson Freeman & Calvin Freeman and grandson of Fredrick Johnson passed November 4, 2020 and is buried at East Lawn Elk Grove Memorial Park, 9189 East Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove, Sacramento County, CA
HIs wife shared these beautiful photos of Calvin Jr. :
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Condolences to the family of Kimberly C. Culberson (1967-December 29, 2020) Kimberly is the daughter of Walter Marcus Culberson and granddaughter of Hettie Blanch Perryman.

Jack/Hettie ( Brown )Johnson ---Walter/Carline ( Johnson ) Perryman  --- Robert L./Hettie Blanche (Perryman) Culberson (1909 -1988 )---Walter Marcus Culberson (1947-2011)-----Kimberly (1967 - 2020)

Kimberly C. Culberson
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December 2020

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GO TO BOTTOM MENU and click on titles and names for more pages. Added John E. Johnson children's page and more photos on other lines. 

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George Odell Brown obit photo
George Odell Brown

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Added various photos to Johnson Galleries

November 2020

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Condolences to the family of Lalar Sarah Wilson [Perkins] born February 7th, 1928 and died August 12th, 2020. Her mother Ina Johnson was the daughter of Johnnie Johnson and Daisy Welch.

 

Lalar Sarah Wilson Perkins

Lalar Sarah was born to Commodore and Ina Wilson in Gholson, Mississippi. Lalar was the seventh child out of ten: Adelade, Colon, Louis, Letha, HR, Olivia, Melissa, Grace and Shane.

Lalar Sarah Wilson married the apple of her eye, Richard Anderson Perkins July 28, 1951, they were married 67 years. Lalar and Richard were able to spend 10 years of quality time together before they welcomed their one and only son, Phillip. Lalar and Richard thanked God for blessing them with Phillip; they were determined to raise him in the fear and admiration of the Lord.

Lalar was a dedicated and faithful member of the Sharon SDA Church. Lalar loved working with children, in her early years she worked in ministry as a Sabbath School Teacher in the cradle role division, she was a Hostess and a Church Greeter. Lalar had an extraordinary gift of hospitality, she and Richard loved to host special events and gatherings for friends and family at their home. There was never a shortage of food or good Christian fun and fellowship.

Lalar was small in stature but big in spirit. Once you met her you would not forget her, she had a bit of wittiness about her, she would say things that would make you laugh then there were times she had no filter, she would tell you exactly what was on her mind.

Lalar looked forward to her retirement from Omaha Public Schools, it was not so that she could go on lavish shopping excursions or travel and tour the country but, it was so she could spend more time with her grandchildren. The highlight of her day was picking up her grandchildren from school. Lalar was very proud and spoke highly of them; she supported everything her son Phillip, daughter in-law Terri and her three grandchildren; Alesia, Phillip and Branden were involved in. Lalar never forgot a significate date; Birthday, Anniversary, or someone's Graduation; Lalar was not a big shopper for gift giving but one could always count on opening a card and money falling out.

Lalar had a big heart, God blessed her with the spirit of generosity, she would sacrifice her needs to give to others, she gave from the heart and looked for nothing in return. She believed to whom much is given much is required; she felt it was her duty to bless others as God had blessed her.

Lalar was very active until her health begin to gradually decline after the death of her husband Richard on March 21, 2019. It was rare that you would see Lalar without Richard by her side. Lalar missed her soulmate, she talked about how she was looking forward in seeing him again. Lalar was strong in her faith and believed in the Bible Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 4:16 -17; For the Lord Himself will
Descend from heaven with a shout with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.

Preceded by:
Husband: Richard
Parents: Commodore and Ina Wilson
Siblings: Adelade, Colon, Louis, Letha, Grace, Melissa, HR, Olivia, and Shane

Survived by:
Son: Phillip (Terri)
Grandchildren: Alesia, Phillip and Branden
A host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Godchildren and Lifelong Friends

Roeder Mortuary

October 2020

Congratulations!

Candace & Carnell

Cousin Candace a descendant of Johnnie Johnson was married on September 5, 2020

(Jack Johnson-John Edward Johnson-Arthur Johnson-Perkins Johnson-Barbara Johnson Dye-Candace)

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George Cannon Jr and wife r
Please keep the family of George Cannon, Jr in your prayers.
George was the last surviving child of George and Annie Turner Cannon and the grandson of Alex and Jane Johnson Turner. He was buried in San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Santa Nella, CA
(July 23, 1929 - October 14, 2020)

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Added a page called Photo Identification


Added quite a few photos from Cousin Stanley and Cousin Valarie. Thank you !!!

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Added a page called DNA Connections. See Menu. Shared the story of Angelina's search for her grandparents and shared her photos at William Johnson's gallery.

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September 2020

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Added photos to William Johnson's gallery/Hattie Roberts page. Shared by Gloria

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Shelly Berry with husband Mark
Shelly Berry with husband Mark

We are saddened to share the news that Mark Perryman's wife Shelly Berry has passed away after a ten year battle with cancer. She leaves behind her husband Mark and loving children, Matthew and Danny. Please keep them in your prayers!

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I added various photos from my archives to some of the galleries. Enjoy reviewing the pages!

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Harold shared photo of Lawrence Johnson, Sr. and Lurlee Hampton Johnson.

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Cousin Brittany shared photos under the Johnnie Johnson page.

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Wesley W. shared a photo of George Sr & Jr at Annie Turner Cannon's funeral in 1961. It is on the Jane Johnson Turner gallery page.

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Shared photos to the Priscilla Johnson gallery from M. Elvira

Added Daisy Eichelberger to the Hettie Brown Johnson page from Latressa

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Delores Murry Welch
Delores Murry Welch

Condolences to the family of Delores Murry Welch (1943-2020). "Lois" lost her battle to cancer on August 25, 2020. Please keep her family and friends in your prayers.Her obituary and family photos are on the Johnnie Johnson page .

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Please say prayers for the family of Daisy Holmes Moore. Daisy is a descendant of Ben and Betti Alexander Eichelberger. Daisy was born in Kemper county on April 11, 1925 and deceased September 5, 2020.

Daisy Holmes Moore (1925- 2020)

August 2020

Photos added to Johnnie Johnson page. Shared by Lenore O.

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Added link to excellent read about Kemper Reconstruction which includes our ancestors under our Murder and Mayhem page :

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Cousin Sonya B. shared the passing of Samuel Neely. Sammy was the son of Lula Gully (1889-1977) and Aaron Neely (1865-1930). While not a direct Johnson descendant he is a part of the extended Johnson Family. Please send your prayers for the family.

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I would like to share another success story: Congratulations to Mother-Daughter Latressa and Angellica ! The family is related through Hettie Brown (Alexander-Eichelberger DNA) and the extended Johnson family (Culberson-Scott-Holmes)  -Cousin Elaine
"Angellica Gordon (Great Grandmother Daisy Holmes Moore and Great GrandFather Clarence Moore) from Stallo Mississippi. Angellica is a first generation Jamaician on her father-side.  She attended Tulane University for her Bachelor and Masters degree in Neuro-Science by the age of 22. Angellica, also attended LSU medical school and graduated in May of this year.Currently, she is a surgical resident at LSU. LaTressa Gordon, has been a nurse for over 29 years. My nursing career began after high school after joining the Army (Veteran). I graduated from the Academy of Health Science (Army Fort Sam Houston) as a LPN at 19. I became a Registered Nurse several years later obtaining my ADN, BSN, MSN and DNP (doctorate in 2019). This was all possible through God's grace, mercy, and the sacrifices of our ancestors
Angellica and Latressa
Angellica and Latressa
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Cousin Sonya, an accomplished violinist is offering virtual lessons to beginner/intermediate students. To be considered for this wonderful opportunity a short video and essay is required. Further information was sent via the Johnson family email chain. If you need the contact again email me or send request through this website's contact form.-emp

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Thank you to John Lee Jr for photos added to Jim Johnson page

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Condolences to the Family of Denise Carr.  Denise was the daughter of Ruth Welch Thornton and granddaughter of Att Welch and Hallie Turner.

(Descendants of Jane Johnson Turner).

Denise Carr
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Please send your prayers to the family of Annie Pearl Turner Moore. She was the daughter of Lamarl "Buddy" (1923-2012) and Kathryn Johnson Turner -emp

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Looking for a way to give back? Katie Hall S. has shared a website where you can transcribe Freedmen's Bureau records for the Smithsonian:

https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/initiatives/freedmens-bureau-records

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More photos shared and uploaded at various pages. Happy Searching!

July 2020

Thank you to Juanita Turner A. and her daughter Gwendolyn S. for their contributions to the Jane Johnson Turner photo gallery.They provided many of the children of Willie and Mary Delia Stinson Turner obituaries to share at the Johnson Family website.

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Added a page on the Pardon of Murderess Hattie Johnson Roberts. See below menu to navigate.

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Gloria King Bonton -Shared by Toni Demetria S.
Gloria King Bonton -Shared by Toni Demetria S.
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I would like to offer my services (no charge) if anyone needs an old photo restored.  I am not a professional but its free:).See above example. —Cousin Elaine
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Our family gives back!  It great to share that Chris Perryman who is a Lifetime Legacy Member of 100 Black Men of the Bay Area was a part of the Giving Day Drive.
Here is the link to the video. Copy and paste in your browser !
and a link their webpage
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Valarie J., a descendant of Ruth Johnson (1893 - 1988 ) has provided wonderful photos of her line. I have added to the Ruth Johnson Riddle Taylor Moore home page and photo gallery. In addition, I created an added page to list the data of the children of Ruth. See bottom menu. This page includes a photo of Ruth’s husband, Isaac Riddle who died tragically by domestic terrorism in Arkansas about 1917-19. Valarie plans on sharing more photos in the coming weeks. So check back!
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In addition, several family members contributed photos to our other lines as well. Go to the gallery photo pages and see the new photos mixed in the pages. I put shared by _____.
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Dear Johnson Family,
I want to share about cousin Karen Blackwell, a descendant of Caroline Johnson Gully.
It is important to share with one another family accomplishments and community involvement.
This week Karen was interviewed on ABC 7 News Los Angeles. In addition Karen secured a product position in a new Ashanti Music Video!
Congrats to Karen ! Please go to You Tube listed below and view her appearance on the news.
Karen can be reached directly though her product websites: www.kandachocolates.com andwww.dewburst.com by using her contact us page.
If anyone else has an accomplishment or important message to share please contact me via this website or call me.
-Cousin Elaine

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Please send prayers to the Family of Mamie Mitchell Johnson . Mamie was the wife of Everette Walter Johnson (1920-2000), a descendant of Francis Marion Johnson.

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In sympathy for the family of Mollie Kate Murray Perryman who passed away the morning of July 2, 2020 (married to Lafayette Perryman (1921-2018)

Services :  Friday, July 10th  4-7 pm. Funeral: Saturday July 11th at 10 am.
Wallace Funeral Home 2020 W. Roosevelt Rd. Broadview, IL 60155

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Beautiful photo of Annie Turner Cannon and husband shared by Gwendolyn C. on Jane Johnson Turner pages

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I am always in awe of how family resemblances can carry so far down the Johnson line. Shown below are of ancestor Jack born 1820-22 and Hettie born 1851 with current family member Commie and Cathleen.

Jack Johnson and Kermit "Commie" (Johnson-Reed line).
Jack Johnson and Kermit "Commie" (Johnson-Reed line).
Hettie Brown Johnson and Cathleen (Johnson-Perryman line).
Hettie Brown Johnson and Cathleen (Johnson-Perryman line).

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Added a Sallie Johnson Reed children's page

Added photos to Sallie Johnson home page

Added photos to Priscilla's page and others

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June 2020

Hazel Turner Bracey

In sympathy for the Family of Hazel Turner Bracey ( September 23, 1923 - June 18, 2020 )

Cousin Karen Blackwell's Product
Cousin Karen Blackwell's Product
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Cousin Karen Blackwell's Products. Support Family!
Cousin Karen Blackwell's Products. Support Family!

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Below is a Winston County, MS "Saving Rural America" Link. Copy and paste in your browser.

Some photos are of our family.

I was very impressed with the work done by Frank Taylor.

Go to their website and look around.

http://www.wcshc.com/page/photo-gallery.html

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Added multi images/documents to the Caroline Gully page and Priscilla Lampley page and created a Children of Caroline Johnson and Priscilla Johnson page.

Added to various Johnson lines (photo galleries) and photos to the slave owner page.

Added several short videos

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Supporting Family : Martina, the wife of of a descendant of Att Welch and Hallie Turner has written her first book. It can be purchased at Amazon.

Available at Amazon

May 2020

Condolences to the McClain family with the passing of Myron McClain on Monday May 25th, 2020.

Jack/Hettie---Johnnie Johnson/Daisy Welch ----Linnie Johnson/Solar Riley----Methalonia Riley/Willie McClain —Harold McClain——Myron McClain
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 Memorial Day weekend honoring our fallen. Thank you to those who had served in the military and are currently protecting us.
I have uploaded more information to:
Henry Johnson photo gallery
Henry Johnson children
Mary Johnson Blackwell photo gallery
Mary Johnson children
A few articles to the Caroline Johnson Gully, Matthew Johnson, and William Johnson galleries.
Also, Phyllis (+ husband) and Karen Blackwell (Gully descendants) took a genealogy trip to Mississippi in November 2019. They were kind enough to take a detour for our website and explore Greene County, Alabama where Jack Johnson and the first set were enslaved. Some of the photos are on the Slave Owners page.
Congratulations to Grace A.!  Ward Six’s new representative on Laurel City Council in Mississippi. Serving her community! 
Grace is a Johnson descendant of :  Jack Johnson — Carline Johnson Perryman —Ethel Perryman Hall —Dolores Hall Amos— GRACE
As always, we encourage you to share past and current family news and photos.
Take a moment of your time and go dig into that storage box! Send via email, phone or mail. Contact me at any time with questions. -Cousin Elaine

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Added photos to Jane, Frank and Carline's pages

Grace Amos
Grace Amos

April 2020

Dixie

Please pray for the family of: Dixie Lee [Perryman] Wheaton. Dixie passed away April 5, 2020 in California. She was born March 25, 1936 in Mississippi. Dixie was the mother of Robert Perryman Wheaton, James D. Wheaton and O. Andrew Wheaton. Her husband Dr. Robert Elmer Wheaton preceded her in death. (1925 – 1974).    (Jack/Hettie-Carline-Curtis-Dixie)

March 2020

Added Mary Johnson Blackwell's death certificate to her page

Added Callie Johnson Donald's death certificate to William Johnson's page

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Added photos to Jane Johnson Turner page in the photo gallery

Created a new page : Jane Johnson Turner children: Navigate at bottom menu

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Toni S. shared the obituary of Tyson Nethery Turner  who passed on February 18, 2020. Please keep the family in your prayers. The Obituary is placed on the Jane Johnson [Turner] page in the photo gallery.

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Added photos to the Mary Johnson Blackwell page. Courtesy of descendant Stanley M.

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Added WPA Writings page . See Menu

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Toni S. shared the obituary of Lorene Turner Reed who passed on February 8, 2020. Please keep the family in your prayers. The Obituary is placed on the Jane Johnson [Turner] page in the photo gallery.

Bertha Turner Coleman

February 2020

Bertha Louise with her great nephew Grant- shared by Laura E.
Bertha Louise with her great nephew Grant- shared by Laura E.
Bertha Louise at her 90th Birthday Brunch-shared by Laura E.
Bertha Louise at her 90th Birthday Brunch-shared by Laura E.
Congratulations to Bertha “Louise” on her 90th birthday on February 1st. Louise is now a part of the Johnson 90+ Club !
Louise is the granddaughter of Walter Perryman and Mary Turner. Mary Turner is the granddaughter of Jack Johnson (1820) through Jane Johnson and Alex Turner.
Additional photos are in the gallery on the Jane Johnson page.
Thank you to Laura E. for sharing !

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Leroy Albert Simmons, Jr. born September 28, 1936  and passed February 22, 2020 . Please offer your prayers for the family especially his wife Marjorie (daughter of Verna Perryman & Irvin Culberson)
A descendant of Carline Johnson and William Perryman

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Updated the Murder and Mayhem page and included some articles on the conviction of three Kemper County men that were brutalized into false confessions. This resulted in the Brown v. Mississipppi ruling in 1936. A young law student is reseaching this case and has asked if any family members would want to share their parents and family experiences of living with racial strife in Kemper County during those times.

I added photos submitted by Shani L and Emonnie (descendants of Jane Johnson through her eldest daughter Mary Turner who married Walter Perryman. Walter is the brother of Carline Johnson's husband William). The photos appear in the Jane Johnson Turner gallery.

As promised I have uploaded most of the data I have on William Johnson 1850 and his children. I still need to add information and some better photos I need to scan. Most of the information has two documented citations to support the history. I will be adding citations at a later date. I just wanted to get this out to you.
Also, I want to emphasize that we are all a part of this website. It is YOURS! Please take a moment and dig in your archives. It is important each and every one of you share your history in photos, obituaries and stories. Current as well as the past.
Time is moving on and we lose connections when information is not shared freely.
 We do not want it lost to future generations.
Any shares can be sent to me via my email, snail mail or my cell phone. If you do not have my information please fill out the contact form on this website.
If you don’t have time to scan and send full resolution photos by mail or email feel free to send a photo message by cell phone (a quick cell phone photo of your pictures will work too).
I will continue to work on adding Henry Johnson and Jane Johnson Turner these next two months after work from my real job 🙂
This is a group effort!  I want to thank Alice P., a descendant of William 1850 for her assistance and the Hollins Family in gathering more information on William’s children.
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We currently have a challenge for a DNA cousin Angelina Williams Griffin. Her father David Bracy ( 10/22/1958 - 10/6/1996 ) was adopted out in Chicago, Illinois. Angelina would like to find her her paternal grandparents line. She most likely descends from William Johnson 1850 based on centimorgan relationships. If you have any information on who David’s Johnson parent may be it will be appreciated.  Please contact me via contact form at this website or my email.

January 2020

 

William "W.G." Johnson passed on January 3rd 2020. His services will be Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Preston, MS, Pentecostal Church, Bloomfield Rd. at 11 am.

https://eemcdonaldfuneralhome.com

Our condolences to his family.

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December 2019

Added photos shared by Gail on Frank Johnson's gallery.

October and November 2019

Added photos to Matt Johnson's page

Added Photos to Carline Johnson Perryman page

Thank you to Yusef and SueAnn F. for sharing photos to the Frank Johnson gallery.

Thank you to Murdic for sharing the obits of A.J Coleman and Cenia Clark Turner and the photo of Alex and Jane Johnson Turner with the car behind them. These were uploaded to the Jane Johnson page.

Prayers to the Families of A.J. Coleman, Cenia Maybelline Clark Turner, and Jeanette Louise Perryman who passed in September.

September 2019

We are beginning to dig into our archives and load more information to the website as time permits. We added a page to Francis Marion Johnson . It is called Children of Frank Johnson. In addition more photos and obits were added to the parent page.

Contact us to add any stories, information and photos.

Added some death certificates to Frank's page and photos to Jim and Johnnie's page.

August 2019

Davern Rush of Chicago died August 28, 2019. Daughter of Wilbert Jackson and granddaughter of Callie Culberson. Wife of Gus Rush.- Shared by Saundra A.

Davern and Gus Rush-shared by Robert W.
Davern and Gus Rush-shared by Robert W.

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Alice McIntosh Poole
Alice McIntosh Poole
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For Alice McIntosh Poole: Funeral Services will be held Saturday August 31st, 2019 at 3 pm at St. Mark's United Methodist Church in DeKalb, MS  Visitation at New Haven Memorial Funeral Home 5-7pm Friday August 3oth.

August 26, 2019, Alice McIntosh Poole, daughter of Jimmy “Dee” McIntosh and Helene Johnson has passed away this morning.  She was loved by so many and dedicated her life to taking care of anyone in need. She was our special Griot of the family. Details to follow when available.

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I have high speed internet at my home but noticed that some photos are taking a little longer to load especially on the Cleveland Reunion page. Please email me if you are having trouble with the load speed. If necessary, I can go in and change the resolution to reduce the size of the file. Feedback is appreciated.

Added obits to Frank's page, shared by Linda T.  Thank you !  Added some additional photos to the page as well.

A wonderful JOHNSON FAMILY REUNION in Cleveland, Ohio!  Photos will be added in the following weeks. Submissions appreciated to Elaine's email.

Added a John "Jack" Johnson picture to his page. Please note: Many photos have been shared by family members and it is sometimes a struggle to authenticate. We usually will post if different lines have the same photo or drawing of a photo. Please use your own determination in what we present. We appreciate feedback!

Added two youthful photos to Everette's page. In one photo his eyes appear to be different. That could be photography or processing differences or a mis-marked photo.

Added some wonderful photos from Edwina including Georgia Jack Johnson and children.

Added a photo to Frank Johnson's page of Luther and Lelia with children.

June-July 2019

 

Great archived story from Toni S. on the Turner line. Listed on Jane Johnson's page

Photos uploaded on Priscilla's page from the Clark's

Photos uploaded on Johnnie's page: Otho line from Pat L., Perkins line from Candace H.

PLEASE NOTE: I have a lot of photos to upload and will do so after the reunion. Also, will restore some photos and re-submit. Thank you for your email contributions everyone!!!

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In Memory of Delories Jackson Puckett born April 11,1930 - July 7, 2019. Parents, Claudie McClain and Anderson Jackson, Sr. Children with husband Lafon Johnson : Ruth, Paulette, Linda and Donata.

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Shared by Karen B. :

https://www.pri.org/stories/2019-04-04/archivists-race-digitize-slavery-records-history-lost

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Reunion planning time!  All excited for the Johnson Family Reunion in Cleveland, Ohio (August 2nd - 3rd). Send your contact information from this website if you haven't received an invite! We welcome all extended family!

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Shared by Katie Smith, a must view website :      www.slavevoyages.org

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Please go to the Caroline Gully page for a family history report that Karen shared.

May 2019

-Family member requested information on Wiley Rowe's 1932 murder. He was married to Brooke Perryman. Brooke was daughter to Walter C. Perryman who was married to Mary Turner (Johnson from the first set). Article in newspaper with incorrect spellings seem to indicate that the murder was committed at his father-in-law's home by a neighbor. Article posted under new page: Misc. accessible from top menu.

-In memory of Callie M. Johnson (daughter of Annie Turner and Howard Hollingsworth) wife of W.G. Johnson (son of William Johnson and Merecy Rush -Davenport).

February 25th, 1931-April 28th, 2019

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April 2019

Added some archived material on Alexander's. Go to Hettie's page for review.

March 2019

Reunion registrations for August 2-3, 2019 are rolling in ! Please contact us if you didn't receive an invite. Some email contacts need updating ! Family, share the invite . Thank you !

  • The hotel discount codes for those who have requested to stay at our Reunion venue have went out via email. If anyone wants to add a stay at that location please contact us via email or the form on our home page.

February 2019

-Veronica shared a photo of Mabel Johnson Wilder's children. It is on Francis Marion Johnson's page.

-Please feel free to share your family photos via our email or cell phone! A contact page is on this site if you need contact information.

-Registration to the Reunion has been sent out via email. Please advise if you didn't receive an invite We will gladly share by email or snail mail. Some email addresses didn't go through and need updated.

Hotel code for the Reunion room discount will available mid March . Please add your name to the list if you want a code. Number of discounted rooms will be limited. Send your name to be added to the list to Elaine or Katie.

The Johnson Reunion will take place in Cleveland, Ohio August 2-3, 2019.
We will be sending out registration forms by 2-10. An exciting event is planned! It will be a wonderful time to connect with extended family. We expect about 150-200 people from all over the USA.

Nan shared photos of Gully-Cotton family. See Caroline Gully page.

January 2019

In sorrow we share the death of Kelvin C. Coleman who passed away Sunday, January 12th, 2019.
Obituary for Mr. Kelvin C. Coleman- Flint, Michigan
COLEMAN, Mr. Kelvin C. - Age 63, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at his residence. Family hour 10:00 AM Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Bethel United Methodist Church, 1309 N. Ballenger Hwy., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM Pastor Dr. Joy Moore officiating. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:00 AM Saturday. Mr. Coleman will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday.

Kelvin C. Coleman
Kelvin C. Coleman

December 2018

In Memory of Gurtherine Riddle Fitzgerald who died December 2018 at the age of 106 years old. Gurtherine was the daughter of Ruth Johnson and Ike Riddle.

Gurtherine Riddle Fitzgerald in 2012
Gurtherine Riddle Fitzgerald in 2012

November 2018

Thank you to Elisha "Nan" for his photos of family including Lish Gully's son Claude at his 101st birthday. They are posted on Caroline Gully's photo gallery.

October 2018

Added 90th Birthday photo of Gloria H. to her line's photo gallery under Johnnie Johnson. Jack-Hettie/John-Daisy/Van-Ethel/Gloria

September 2018

Happy 90th Birthday to Gloria and Happy 106th Birthday to Gutherine this month!

See Hettie Brown page. Additional confirmation with DNA matches that Hettie Brown and Bettie Alexander are related.

Added Murdic Coleman's autobiography book covers to the Turner photo page. His book is available from Amazon.

Updated George Johnson page

Added photos

In Memory of Laymon Johnson, Jr

Born September 1, 1948 and died of a heart attack July 15, 2018.
Laymon graduated from the University of Dayton in Ohio in Chemical Technology. He proudly served in the United States Navy as a Lieutenant Commander. Laymon worked in the aerospace field and contributed to the Los Angeles community. In recent years he devoted his time to caring for his wife Charlene who had a stroke. -Jack-Hettie/Jim-Georgia/Laymon, Sr-Bertha/Laymon, Jr.

Laymon Johnson, Jr
Laymon Johnson, Jr.

August 2018

In Sympathy to the Families:

Lafayette Perryman, (b 2-27-1921 - d 8-5-2018) Jack Johnson/Hettie Brown---William E. Perryman/Carline Johnson---Lafayette

Hettie "Hedy" (Johnson) Williams, (b 1939 - d 2018) Jack Johnson/Hettie Brown---Everette Johnson/Cora Triplett---Hedy

Ron Poole, (b 5-2-1933 - d 6-26-2018) Husband of Alice (J.) P.

William "Billy" Perryman, (b 8-5-1930 - d 5-28-2018 ) Johnson/Hettie Brown---William E. Perryman/Carline Johnson---Walter "Patie" Perryman/Anne Romanoski---Billy

Andrew "Andy" Perryman, (b 6-24-1954 - d 3-11-18) Johnson/Hettie Brown---William E. Perryman/Carline Johnson---Walter "Patie" Perryman/Anne Romanoski---Richard Perryman/Wanda (living)---Andy

Elizabeth J. (Lamson) Perryman, (b 6-26-1932 - d 2-21-18) Wife of Walter J. P.

May 2018

The Jim Johnson, Wilson, & Horne families have extended an invitation to their July 6th Friday fish fry at Horne Lake and get together at Bridges Venue in Philadelphia, MS for on Saturday July 7th, 2018. Cost is $35. Come and meet family ! It is asked that payment be made by May 31st, 2018. Contact us at this site and we will email you their information.

November & December 2017 and January, February and March 2018

Added Misc. Photos

October 2017

------- Frederick added a story to Carline Johnson.

------ Photos added to to several galleries

-------Shared by Jane W. (Jane (Johnson) Turner descendant) with link below
African American Life Philadelphia C-Span.org July 2017

Judith Giesberg, a professor from Villa Nova, talks about transportation segregation, diaries revealing everyday life and ads looking for lost family members due to slavery. The ads are particularly relevant since John Turner's grandfather, John Jack Johnson, looked for all of his missing children after slavery. He found them all except for Rufus. She talks about the role of the church in disseminating the information.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?431528-1/african-american-life-philadelphia

--------Jane (Johnson) Turner page: Toni S. has graciously volunteered to handle the Jane Johnson page. She will gather information and photos from her branch and send to us for input. Thank you Toni!---Elaine & Robert