The Johnson Families of Clinton County, Ohio

LEWIS JOHNSON, farmer, P_ 0. Wilmington, was born in this county November 13, 1821. He is a son of Louis and Mary (Bangham) Johnson, natives of Virginia, and both members of the Society of Friends. Lewis Johnson was a firmer of this county, and died when our subject was but six weeks of age. Mrs. Johnson subsequently married John Coats, and departed this life in Sligo, Adams Township, in 1805. He was educated in the primitive schoolhouses of his boyhood days, and has always followed farming as a vocation. He has cleared fifty acres of land by his own individual labor, and once owned 194 acres, but now owns a farm of 115 acres, having given his children the remainder. He is a Bepublican in politics. He was married,

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JOSEPH R. JOHNSON, farmer, P. 0. Ogden, was born May 24, 1852, in Clinton County, Ohio, near Gurneyville. He is the son of Lewis and Rachel Johnson. He was reared to manhood on a farm, receiving but an ordinary English education. On January 1, 1875, he married Miss Minerva J. Bennett, 'daughter of Henry H. and Nancy Bennett. They are the happy parents of two children — Irvin H. and Mary Anna. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are both of them consistent members of the Friends’ Church. Mr. Johnson, in his political views, is a stanch Republican. ‘He owns eighty-five acres of good land, located about one and one-half miles west of Sligo Village. Mr. Johnson is a young man of industrious habits, and we trust will ever be a useful man to the community in which he resides.

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I. M. JOHNSON, farmer, P. 0. Port William. He is a son of John H. Johnson, whose birth occurred in New Jersey five days prior to the celebration of our nation’s freedom. He grew to majority in his native State. About the year 1800, he with his parents settled in the present limits of Cincinnati, Ohio. On June 7, 1810, he married Christina Curie, who is supposed to have been a native of Virginia, born October 18, 1791. They settled in Union Township, Clinton County, Ohio, in the year 1812, and ever after remained a resident of the county, but, about 1830, purchased the farm now owned by our subject. John H. was one of the early pioneers of Clinton County and endured the hardships as such; he was a patriot in the Indian war of 1812. He was a man of strong and portly frame, robust constitution, and able to bear all the duties that devolved upon him. The marks of those pioneers’ hand and ax should to-day be regarded as monuments to their lives. His death occurred August 7, 1853, and his wife, too, followed December 22, 1856. Thus ended the earthly career of two noble pioneers of Clinton, the mother county of Isaiah, one of eleven children, of whom five are now living, and who was born February 28, 1824, in Union Township. He was raised on his father’s farm, but subsequently learned carpentering, to which his time has since been largely given, though living almost entirely on a farm. In early life, his school privileges were very much limited. In the year 1857, he married Miss Deborah Ferguson, who was born in Greene County, Ohio, in 1838. They are the parents of six children. The political affiliations of Mr. Johnson have ever been with the Whig and Republican parties, which have intrusted to his honor the office of Township Trustee several terms, which duties he has faithfully and impartially discharged. He is a man of large stature, and has possessed fair health, but time and hard labor have silvered his hair and left their mark upon his frame. His grandfather, Cornelius Johnson, was a patriot in the war which resulted in our free and independent government.

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EDWAKD LEWIS JOHNSON. Edward Lewis Johnson, now the proprietor of one hundred and seven and one-half acres of laud in Liberty township, this county, was born on October 31, 1863, lu the township where he lives, the son of Isaiah and Deborah (Ferguson) Johnson, both of whom were born in Clinton county, the former on February 29, 1824. and the latter about* 1X12, the daughter of Anderson and Anna (Fires) Ferguson. Anderson Ferguson was a Virginian, who came to Ohio before his marriage and settled in Clinton county. After a short time, he moved to Fayette county and then to Illinois, settling In Shelby county, where be became a large landowner. He was a member of the Methodist Eplscojw) church.

Isaiah Johuson was the son of John Johnson, also a native of Virginia, who. after his marriage, came to Ohio and settled on the present site of Cincinnati. Subsequently, he came to Clinton county and Anally purchased the farm now owned by Edward I*. Johnson, comprising at that time sixty acres of land. He and his wife were the parents of Ave sons and four daughters. Isaiah Johnson was educated lu the common schools and was a cari>enter by trade. He owned one hundred and eight acres of land In Liberty township, comprising the Hixty acres of land which his father had owned, nnd was active in local affairs, especially in the affairs of the Christian church. For some time he served as trustee of Liberty township. To Isaiah and Deborah (Ferguson) Johnson was born six children. Nathan, Anna. Belle. Edward, John. Rufus and Carrie, all of whom are living. The father of these children died about 1IKMI and the mother In March, 1010.

Educated in the common schools of Liberty township. Edward Lewis Johnson has always been engaged in farming. On January 9, 1800, he was united in marriage to Jerretta Bentley. who was born In this county, a daughter of E. V. Bentley. a farmer of Clinton county, who Is now living retired In Wilmington. To Mr. nnd Mrs. Johnson four children have been born, Ellen. Ethel, Flora and Mary. Of these children. Ellen, the eldest, married Gurney Kersey, who died In August, 1914. leaving two children. Catherine nnd Mildred.

Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are members of the Christian church at Wilmington. They are regular attendants at the services and liberal contributors to the support of the church.

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JAMES M. JOHNSON (deceased) was born in Virginia October 14, 1812, and was eno of two children whose parents, Micajah and Margarot (Parson) Johnson, brought them from Virginia on horseback in 1815. He was raised principally in and about Port William, Liberty Township, Clinton Co., Ohio. His early life was dovotod to milling, enrpontoring and farming. When nineteen years of age, ho became the subject of Divine grace, and soon united with tho Methodist Episcopal Church. He loved the church of his choice for its republican principles. For many years, he was a Class Leader at Port William, and for several years a local minister. To many of the annual conferences of Ohio he was a delegate, and served on most of their important committees; was also a number of times a member of the General Conference. His religion controlled his daily walk; ho was a man of decision of character, sterling integrity and upright in principle. During his lifo, ho hold many offices bestowed upon him by the people, which he impartially and ably filled. In 1865, he was elected Sheriff of his county, and for his promptness and efficiency was acknowledged to have, had few superior. He was a noble worker in all causes having for their effect the good of humanity. His marriage with Polly Johnson was celebrated March 31, 1833. They were the parents of seven children, three of whom still survive. His death occurred October 4, 1881, after a long and useful life, in Clinton County. Polly is a daughter of John Johnson (deceased), (no relation to J. M. who was born in Virginia 1777, where he matured and married. He was a man of limited means, and labored for his livelihood. This class of people could obtain nothing but oversee tho slaves, and that he did not like. For this reason, he came North, and settled in tho present limits of Liberty Township, Clinton County, Ohio. Early in the present century (about 1807), he entered the land now owned by Silas Matthews. He, wife and three children settled in the deep, unbroken forest, where nothing but the wilds of nature abounded. Their first winter was spent in what is now commonly called a sugar camp tent, warmed by a large log fire in front. He took his farm to a good state of cultivation by the assistance of his noble family, which consisted of clover children, of whom four still survive. Ho was a man of noble character, rugged constitution, and withstood the pioneer privations with great fortitude.

*!1i - f J-H- I. M. JOHNSON, farmer, P. 0. Port William. IIo is a son of John II. Johnson, whose birth occurred in New Jersey five days prior to the celebration of our nation’s freedom. He grew to majority in his native State. About the year 1800, he with, his parents settled in the present limits of Cincinnati, Ohio. On June 7, 1810, he married Christina Curie, who is supposed to have been a native of Virginia, born October 18, 1791. They settled in Union Township, Clinton County, Ohio, in the year 1812, and ever after remained a resident of the county, but, about 1830, purchased the farm now owned by our subject. John H. was one of the early pioneers of Clinton County, and endured the hardships as such; he was a patriot in the Indian war of 1812. He was a man of strong and portly frame, robust constitution, and able to bear all the duties that devolved upon him. The marks of those pioneers’ hand and ax should to-day be regarded as monuments to their lives. His death occurred August 7, 1853, and his wife, too, followed December 22, 1850. Thus ended the earthly career of two noble pioneers of Clinton, the mother county of Isaiah, eno of eleven children, of whom five are now living, and who was born February 28, 1824, in Union Township. He was raised on his father’s farm, but subsequently learned carpentering, to which his time has since been largely given, though living almost entirely on a farm. In early life, his school privileges were very much limited. In the year 1857, ho married Miss Deborah Ferguson, who was born in Greene County, Ohio, in 1838. They are the parents of six children. The political affiliations of Mr. Johnson have ever been with the Whig and Republican parties, which have intrusted to his honor the office of Township Trustee several terms, which duties he has faithfully and impartially discharged. Ho is a man of large stature, and has possessed fair health, but time and hard labor have silvered his hair and left their mark upon his frame. His grandfather, Cornelius Johnson, was a patriot in the war which resulted in our free and independent government.

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JOSHUA W. JOHNSON, farmer and stock dealer, P. 0. Memphis. Among the prominent farmers and stock dealers in Wayne Township is Joshua W. Johnson, born in Highland County, Ohio, February 13, 1828, a son of Christopher and Anna (Johnson) Johnson. He, it is believed, was a native of Virginia, and she of Ohio. The maternal grandparents wore Micajah and Rachel Johnson, he a native of Virginia and she of North Carolina, but became among the first settlers of Highland County, Ohio, where they endured their full share of hardships and trials of pioneer life, and there lived and died. The great-grandfather, James Johnson, also came to Ohio and died here. Christopher Johnson and family resided in Highland County till his death in the spring of 1831, aged about forty-four years. They had two children — Joshua W. and William P. The latter died at two years of age. Mrs. Johnson married for her second husband John W. Brock, by whom she had several children, of whom three now survive— Rachel Euphemia, now Mrs. Miller; John L. and Levi M. Mr. and Mrs. Brock now reside at Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio. The subject of this sketch was but three years of age when his father died, but was raised by his mother and step-father till he grew to manhood; was married February 15, 1849, to Miss Nancy, daughter of Edward and Leah Adams, residents of Clinton County. By this union they had two children— Christopher C., born February 14, 1850, married Mary Graham, have three children living — Andrew Cowper, Joshua Henson and Maynard — and Edward J.,born August 19, 1854, married Phebe Elizabeth Davis, of Lexington, Highland Co., Ohio. Mrs. Johnson died April 23, 1877, aged fifty years. Mr. Johnson resided in Highland Couuty till spring of 1853, when he bought and located upon the place where he now lives and has since resided. This place he purchased of Edward Jennings, which then consisted of 177 acres, to which from time to time he has added by purchase more land, till he became owner of 400 acres of good land, constituting three farms, two of which have good buildings and improvements; and the most of this property Mr. Johnson and family have made by their own industry and good management. Mr. Johnson is one of the best farmers in his neighborhood; is a quiet, unpretending man, never seeking office or public notoriety; has served as Township Trustee, but generally refuses all offices; is a man whose character stands above reproach, and is one of Wayne Township’s best citizens.

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H. C. JOHNSON, farmer, P. 0. Reesville, was born in Wilson Township in 1844, and is a son of Stephen Johnson, who settled in the county in an early day. He lived in Wilson Township till 1849, when he came to Richland, in which he died in 1862. He was a member and Elder in the Christian Church. He was married to Jemima Hoover, of New Jersey, who bore him nine children, three of whom are living in this county, viz., Alfred, Jemima and Henry C. Mrsrvlohnson died in 1876. Our subject enlisted in 1864, in Company K, One Hundred and Forty-fourth Ohio National Guards; served 100 days in active service; was discharged in September of 1864. His brothers Lewis and Amos enlisted in 1862, in Company G, Seventy-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Both saw active service under Gen. Sherman. Lewis was killed at Peach Tree Creek July 20, 1864, and was buried on the field where he fell. Amos went through uninjured, and was discharged at close of the war. His brother George enlisted in 1864 in Company K, Sixtieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry; he was wounded before Petersburg, Va., in 1865, from the effects of which he died in Philadelphia, Penn., April 12, 1865; was buried in the Government Cemetery at the above place. A. H. States, brother-in-law to our subject, served 100 days in Company G, One Hundred and Forty-fourth Ohio National Guards; he now lives in Illinois. Our subject was married in 1875 to Amanda McGuire, of this township, who hs borne him two children, viz., Eva and Ora. Mr. Johnson owns seventy-eight acres, which are well-improved.

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Jeptha Johnson, who was a son of Anderson and Judith Ann (Vance) Johnson, was educated In the pioneer schools of Clinton county. He was a soldier In the Civil War. and at the close of the war returned to Clark township. Clinton county and now lives retired In Lynchburg. To Jeptha J. and Rebecca J. (Drals) Johnson were Iwrn, four children. Lemuel. Florence. Angle Klxlna and Jesse J.

The paternal grandparents were Anderson and Judith Ann (Vance) Johnson, the former of whom was born in September, 1*1*1, and the latter of whom was born in 1S2S, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Judith Ann Vance came to Clinton county, Ohio, with her parents, Jacob and Lucy Vance, at the age of six years. Jacob Vainv was a native of Wurttemberg, Germany. He was a blacksmith by trade, and worked at his trade in Clinton county after emigrating to this state. Anderson Johnson was a son of Ashley and Sarah (Walker) Johnson, the latter of whom lived to be one hundred and seven years old. Both were early settlers in Clark township and prosperous farmers of Clinton county. Anderson Johnson became a great apiarist in his section of the country, where he owned one hundred and twenty acres of land.

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Lemuel A. Johnson was united in marriage to Jennie Oarncr. a daughter of Silas and Julia (Starr) earner. Mrs. Johnson was born in Clinton county. August 30. PS72. and Is a cousin of Jesse Carner. represented elsewhere in this volume. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are the mi rent* of one daughter. Pearl Lncile. still at home. Mrs. Johnson is a member of ihe Methodist Kplscoitnl church, while her daughter is ainilated with the Presbyterian church. Mr. Johnson is a member of the Free and Accepted Masons.

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FLAVHS J. JOHNSON.

Flavius J. Johnson Is a well-known farmer of Green township, this county, who owns one hundred and ttfly acres of land two miles from New Vienna, where he Is engaged In general farming and stock raising. He was born in Clark township, this county. November 1852. son of Aimer L. and Rebecca (Connell) Johnson, the former horn in Clinton county. In 1815. and the latter in 1811.

The iMtternal grandparents of Mr. Johnson were Ashley Johnson and wife, the latter of whom, before her marriage, was a Miss Detherldge, who came from Virginia to Clinton county ami established a home in the wilderness, where they reared their family. The maternal grandparents were Hiram Connell and wife, the former a uatlve of Pennsylvania. It was his father who founded what is now Conuellsvllle, Pennsylvania, In which town he erected the tlrst house. Hiram Connell emigrated to Highland county, Ohio, from his native state and died near Lynchburg, of which place he was a well-known citizen at the time of his death.

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Flavlus J. Johnson was reared on the farm and received a good common-school education in the district schools of his home township. Mr. Johnson owns one hundred and fifty acres of laud in Green township, comprising a fertile, highly-productive and well-kept farm.

Mr. Johnson married Julia Eluia Smithson. daughter of Druuimoud Siuttbson, mentioned elsewhere in this volume, and to this union has been born one child, a son. Fred 0., who was graduated from the high school at New Vienna, and is now an electrician, employed at St. Paul. Minnesota. Fred G. Johnson was married to Ella Doorley. who was born at Hlllshorn, Hlghlaud county, this state.

Kver since Its organization the Johnson family have been Identified with the Republican party, and Flavlus J. Johnson Is no exception to this rule.

Seneca Dennis, who was a soldier In the Union army during the Civil War and is now a well-known farmer of Green township, this county, was born in the township where he lives, December Kl, 1*14, the son of Richmond and Hannnh (Tumlln) Dennis, the former of whom was born In Tennessee and the latter In this county, the daughter of Peter Tumlln. a Clinton county pioneer.

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Charles Johnson, a well-known farmer of Green township, this county, where he and his wife own two hundred and fifteen acres of land and where for several years he has been engaged in general farming and, mod using, was born in that township on June 28, 1873, son of Joel and Cornelia / dose enter ) Johnson, the former of whom was born in New Jersey, October 22. 1844, aialHrte latter, In Clinton county, in 1804, the daughter of Isaac and Margaret ( Hlldebrant) Miller.

Joel Johnson was the son of Michael and Nancy (Chamberlain) Johnson, both natives of New Jersey, born In 1817. and on February 29, 1820, respectively, who were married In New Jersey, In 1840, nnd came to Ohio four years later, settling In Penn township, Highland county, on the Woodmansee land. Soon afterwards, they came to Clinton county where they spent the remainder of their days. Michael Johnson spent most of his life In Green township. He was a charter member of Dalton Lodge No. 578, Free and Accepted Masons, and voted the Whig and then the Republican ticket until the close of the war, after which he was a Democrat. He and his wife were members of the Methodist Episcopal church. They had ten children, Celia, Joel, Mary Hannah, William, Edward. Callie. Fred, Mattie (devised), Alice and Libbie. Michael Johnson died on July 12, 1912. His wife had died several years previously. In 1807.

Joel Johnson was reared ou the farm and was educated In the public schools of Green township, this county. In 1802 he enlisted in the Union army and served until June 9. 1865. having participated In the battles of Resaca, Peach Tree Creek, Kenesaw Mountain, Rentonville. Burnt Hickory, and in many skirmishes, Upon the close of the war. he returned to Clinton county and worked by the month on the farm. Subsequently, he removed to Illinois and worked in Knox county on a farm. Later, however, he returned to Clinton county and worked two years by the month for Zephanluli Spear. In 1871 he was married and a little later purchased a farm of thirty-five acres in Green township. Ijiter he sold that farm nnd bought one hundred and six acres, to which he added by purchase until he owned one hundred and eighty acres near New Antioch. in Green township. He owns a farm of about fifty acres just outside the corporation line on the Martinsville pike. In 1912, Mr. Johnson moved to New Vienna where lie has since lived retired. His father was always a renter, and he has made his own way in the world. He first voted for Lincoln, hut has been a Democrat since the war. He served three years as township trustee, and is a member of Carey Johnson Post. Grand Army of the Republic, at New Vienna. By his marriage to Cornelia J. Miller, he has had eleven children, harry. Charles, Addle, Nannie, William. Norma. Ethel, Mary, Ralph, Berulce and James, all living.

Mrs. Joel Johnson Is a daughter of Isaac and Margaret (Hildebrant) Miller, the latter of whom was the daughter of Christopher Hidlebrnnt, a pioneer of Clinton county who came here from New Jersey. Isaac Miller, who was born on July 30, 1812, was reared on the farm and was educated In the public schools. He and his wife had

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Charles Johnson was reared on the farm and was educated In the common schools of this county. Mr. Johnson a. " his wife own two hundred and fifteen acres of land in Green township, where he I j.. ' farmer and stock raiser. He has long given his most thoughtful attention ( 'affairs of his community and is now serving his eighth year an trustee of,. -ship.

On February 27. lxSM* Cha.<johnson was married to Cora Bernard, daughter of James K. Bernard, who Is n. nl lolled In a biographical sketch presented elsewhere in this volume, and to thin union four children have been born. Oscar (deceased). Hernard. George and Geneva.

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Everett James, who is a veteran of the Spanish-American War, and whose father was a valiant soldier in the Civil War, enjoys the distinction of being descended on the material side from the captain of a company of Boston "minute men," his great-great-grandfather, having been killed at the battle of Bunker Hill by a solid shot from the British fleet.

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John W. and Emily (. Kllgore 1 James were the parents of four children, of whom I". Chase and Ethel are deceased, the living children living Ida and Everett. V. Chase James served in the same company with Everett In the Spanish-American War. He was a graduate of Hiram College and had received the degree of Bachelor of Arts.

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JOHN W. JOHNSON.

John W. Johuson, now a well-known farmer of Green township, this county, was born on June S, 1872, in Highland county, Ohio, a son of Thomas W. and Minerva (Jobu) Johnson, the former of whom was born in Clinton county, June 6, 1846, and the latter, near Wood vi lie, over the line in Clermont county. September 26, 1844.

The paternal grandparents of Mr. Johnson were Jobu and Jane (Botts) Johnson, natives of Highland and Clinton counties, respectively, the latter born near Westboro. John JohnBon was a son of William Johnson, who married a Miss Watklus, and emigrated from Virginia to Highland county. Ohio. Both he and his wife died in Clinton county. Jane Botts was a daughter ot William and Sarah (Moon) Botts, who came from the Old Dominion state to Clinton county, and died in this county, near Martiusvllle. The maternal grandparents of Mr. Johnson were Andrew and Sarah (Dunlap) John, natives of Clinton county, Ohio, the former a son of Andrew John, Sr., who married a Miss Brown, a native of Wales. Andrew John wbb a minister of the Gespel In the early days, prominent among the early settlers of Clinton county, whose death occurred In Illinois.

Thomas W. Johnson, father of John W. Johnson, was reared in Jefferson township, this county, and was educated in the common schools of his home county. In 1802 he answered the call of President Llucolu for volunteers, beconiiug a member of Company F. Eighty-eighth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infautry. and served two years, doing guard duty at Columbus, Ohio. He is now a member of Carey Johnson PoBt, Grand Army of the Republic, and lives near Farmers Station, but owns a farm of eighty-four acres In Green township, this county, upon which his son, John W.. with wboin this narrative deals, now resides. Politically, Thomas W. Johnson was a Republican, but is not active In political affairs, never having aspired to public office. Fraternally, he is a member of Dalton Lodge No. 578, FTee and Accepted Masons. Thomas W. Johnson and wife were the parents of five children, Jennie, John W., Hampton, Alice S. and Geneva, all of whom are living.

John W. Johnson was reared In Clinton county and received a good, common-school education. He is a farmer and lives on the old homestead farm In Green township, where he is engaged in farming and stock raising.

In 15KJ0 Mr. Johnson was married to Mattie Holmes, who was born in Green township, this county, daughter of Lemuel and Amanda (Fenner) Holmes, also natives of Green township. To this union has been born one child, Madge W.. born on January, 1907.

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CHRISTOPHER H. JOHNSON, hotel keeper, Martinsville, was born in Highland County, Ohio, February 8, 1820; his parents, John W. and Mildred Johnson, were born near Lynchburg, Va.; they came to Highland County at an early day. Mr. Johnson (our subject) is the youngest of a family of six children — four sons and two daughters, of whom only two sons are living. Mr. Johnson was reared to manhood on his father’s farm, and was married to Miss Sisley Terrell, a daughter of Christopher and Elizabeth (Schooley) Terrell. Mrs. Johnson was born in Highland County July 28, 1824. Six children were the fruits of this union; of these, five are living, viz.: Elizabeth 0., born April 22, 1843; Mary M., born January 8, 1846, wife of John Kesler; Pleasant I., born April 14, 1850, married Rosella McKibben; Anna, born August 23, 1859; and Dwelah, born November 13, 18 —. John C. is deceased. In 1852, Mr. Johnson removed to Clark Township, where he followed farming till 1865, when he came to Martinsville and opened a hotel, and has since been engaged in that business; he owns the hotel and five acres of ground. Politically, he adheres to the doctrines and principles of the Republican party.

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BENJAMIN F. JOHNSON, farmer, P. O. Martinsville, son of Thomas B. and Elizabeth (Hull) Johnson, was born in Jefferson Township September 5, 1830. Passing his early life and manhood on his father’s farm, ho was married, November 12, 1807, in Lexington, Ohio, to Miss Louisa Jackson, daughter of Curtis and Lydia Jackson, and a sister to Hon. Thomas S. Jackson, of Jefferson Township. Mrs. Johnson wus born in Clinton County August 9, 1837. They have one child, whom they took to rear — Henrie M. Baldwin, horn November 0, 1870. In 1867, Mr. Johnson moved to his present farm, which contains seventy acres of land finely improved. Mr. Johnson is a good farmer and an enterprising man. Both himself and wife are members of the Friends' Society. Politically, he is a Republican.

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