This genealogy file was contributed by Bonnie Van Orden.

Descendants of Jacob Johnson

Generation No. 1

1. Jacob1 Johnson was born Abt. 1795 in Va.1, and died Abt. 1877 in Marshall Co., WVa.2. He

married Ann. She was born Abt. 1794 in Pa.3, and died Bef. 18774. (See Notes after References.) Children of Jacob Johnson and Ann are: + 2 i.Mahala2 Johnson, born Abt. 1823 in Ohio; died 1878 in Marshall Co., WVa.. + 3 ii.Morris Johnson, born Abt. 1825 in Virginia; died 17 Feb 1895 in Rosby's Rock, Marshall Co., WVa.. + 4iii.Ezekiel Johnson, born Abt. 1828 in Virginia; died Abt. 1858 in Marshall Co., WVa.. 5iv.Phebe Johnson, born Abt. 1830 in Virginia; died 05 Nov 1885 in Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WVa.5. + 6 v.Rebecca Johnson, born Abt. 1832 in Virginia; died 23 Jun 1918 in Fork Ridge, Marshall Co., WVa.

Generation No. 2

2. Mahala2 Johnson (Jacob1) was born Abt. 1823 in Ohio6, and died 1878 in Marshall Co., WVa.7.

(See Notes after References.) Child of Mahala Johnson is: + 7 i.Isaac3 Johnson, born Abt. 1843 in Virginia; died Abt. 1875.

3. Morris2 Johnson (Jacob1) was born Abt. 1825 in Virginia8, and died 17 Feb 1895 in Rosby's Rock,

Marshall Co., WVa.9. He married Elizabeth Pratt 15 Jul 1850 in Greene County, Pa.10. She was born Abt. 1827 in Pa.11, and died 26 Jan 1897 in Rosby's Rock, Marshall Co., WVa.12. (See Notes after References.) Children of Morris Johnson and Elizabeth Pratt are: 8 i.Jasper3 Johnson, born Abt. 1851 in Virginia13. 9 ii.James Johnson, born Abt. 1851 in Virginia14; died 26 Apr 1872 in Marshall Co., WVa.15. 10iii.Charles Harvey Johnson, born Abt. 1856 in Virginia16. + 11iv.David Johnson, born Abt. 1858 in Virginia; died 16 Aug 1940 in Rosby's Rock, Marshall Co., WVa..

4. Ezekiel2 Johnson (Jacob1) was born Abt. 1828 in Virginia17, and died Abt. 1858 in Marshall Co., WVa.18. He married Mary Cain. She was born Jun 1827 in Virginia19, and died Aft. 190020. (See Notes after References.) Children of Ezekiel Johnson and Mary Cain are: + 12 i.Silas3 Johnson, born 28 Mar 1850 in Virginia; died 03 Nov 1932 in Captina, RD#1, Marshall Co.,

WVa.. + 13 ii.Ezekiel J. Johnson, born 01 Apr 1852 in Marshall Co, WVa.; died 29 May 1941 in Loudenville,

Marshall Co., WVa.. + 14iii.Caroline Johnson, born 28 Oct 1854 in Virginia; died 01 Apr 1904. 15iv.Eliza Jane Johnson, born Abt. 1856 in Virginia; died Aft. May 194121. She married Mr. Brewer; born Bef.

194122.

6. Rebecca2 Johnson (Jacob1) was born Abt. 1832 in Virginia23, and died 23 Jun 1918 in Fork Ridge, Marshall Co., WVa.24. She married John Williams. He was born Abt. 1801 in Rhode Island25, and died Bef. Mar 1878. (See Notes after References.)

Child of Rebecca Johnson is: 16 i.Simeon L.3 Johnson, born Abt. 1853.

Generation No. 3

7. Isaac3 Johnson (Mahala2, Jacob1) was born Abt. 1843 in Virginia26, and died Abt. 187527. He married (1) Sarah Elizabeth. She was born Abt. 1842 in Virginia30, and died Bef. 188031.He married (2) Mary Blake. She was born 20 Feb 184428, and died 18 Feb 1927 in Glen Easton, Marshall Co., WVa29. (See Notes after References.) Children of Isaac Johnson and Sarah Elizabeth are: 17 i.Mary E.4 Johnson. 18 ii.Sarah Jane Johnson. 19iii.William M. Johnson Note: For documentation on these children, see courthouse records under "Notes for Isaac Johnson" which

follows the list of References.

Children of Isaac Johnson and Mary Blake are: 20 i.Isaac V.4 Johnson, died 05 Feb 1869 in Fork Ridge, Marshall Co., WVa32. 21 ii.Simeon L. Johnson. 22iii.Isaac B. Johnson. 23iv.John E. Johnson. 24 v.Mahala F. Johnson. 25vi.Hannah Rebecca Johnson. 26vii.Jennie Bell Johnson.

Note: For data on Mary Blake's children with Isaac Johnson, see "Descendants of Isaac #1 Blake" submitted to Linda Fluharty's Marshall Co.,WVa.,web site, by Joel M. Robinson; and "Four Generations of Descendants of Isaac & Jane Blake of Marshall Co.,WV." compiled 1991-92 by Hazel (Blake) Robertson, Spanish Fork, Utah.

11. David3 Johnson (Morris2, Jacob1) was born Abt. 1858 in Virginia33, and died 16 Aug 1940 in

Rosby's Rock, Marshall Co., WVa.34. (See Notes after References.) Child of David Johnson is: + 27 i.Clarence S.4 Johnson, born Abt. 1895 in Rosby's Rock, Marshall Co., WV.

12. Silas3 Johnson (Ezekiel2, Jacob1) was born 28 Mar 1850 in Virginia35, and died 03 Nov 1932 in Captina, RD#1, Marshall Co., WVa.36. He married Amanda Jane Sivert 28 Feb 1877 in Marshall Co., WVa.37, daughter of William Sivert. She was born 27 Dec 1859 in WVa.38, and died 21 Apr 1950 in Captina, RD#1, Marshall Co., WVa.39. Silas and Amanda, and their children Mary Ann, John Silas, and Susie A. are buried in the Graysville Cemetery, Fish Creek Rd., Marshall Co.,WVa. (See Notes after References.) Children of Silas Johnson and Amanda Sivert are: + 28 i.Maude B.4 Johnson, born 06 Apr 1879 in WVa.; died 11 May 1909 in Fish Creek, Marshall Co.

WVa.. + 29 ii.Mary Ann Johnson, born 18 Dec 1881 in Marshall Co, WVa.; died 1940. + 30iii.John Silas Johnson, born 12 Aug 1887 in Woodland, Marshall Co., WVa.; died 04 Nov 1965 in Glendale,

Marshall Co., WVa.. 31iv.Susie A. Johnson, born 03 Apr 189340; died 01 Mar 191641. + 32 v.Lucy Estella Johnson, born 02 Dec 1884 in Marshall Co., WVa.; died May 1914.

13. Ezekiel J.3 Johnson (Ezekiel2, Jacob1) was born 01 Apr 1852 in Marshall Co, WVa.42, and died 29 May 1941 in Loudenville, Marshall Co., WVa.42. He married Margaret Jane Bush 11 Apr 1877 in Marshall Co., WVa.43, daughter of William Bush and Matilda Bonar. She was born 26 Nov 1851 in Bowman Ridge, Marshall Co., WVa.44, and died 26 Feb 1928 in Loudenville, Marshall Co., WVa.44. Ezekiel J. and Margaret are buried in the Cameron Cemetery, Marshall Co.,WVa.. Margaret's parents are buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fork Ridge, Marshall Co., WVa. (See Notes after References.) Children of Ezekiel Johnson and Margaret Bush are: + 33 i.William Edgar4 Johnson, born 09 Jan 1879 in WVa.; died 23 Sep 1963 in Glendale, Marshall Co.,

WVa.. + 34 ii.Charles Ezekiel Johnson, born 11 Jun 1880 in Fork Ridge, Marshall Co., WVa.; died 09 Dec 1950 in

Cameron, Marshall Co., WVa.. + 35iii.Wylie Johnson, born Oct 1883 in WVa.; died Bef. 1941. 36iv.Olive Maye Johnson, born 05 Nov 1886 in WVa.; died Aft. Dec 1950. She married James Levi Howard Aft.

192045; he was born 22 Jan 1881 in Marshall Co., WVa.46; the son of James Howard and Alice Virginia Stewart, and died 23 Jan 1942 in Loudenville, Marshall Co., WVa.47.

+ 37 v.Elsie Delona Johnson, born 04 Nov 1894 in WVa.; died 09 Jun 1985 in Cadiz, Harrison Co., Ohio.

14. Caroline3 Johnson (Ezekiel2, Jacob1) was born 28 Oct 1854 in Virginia48, and died 01 Apr 190449. She married Everett Elias Magers 11 Jun 1886 in Marshall Co., WVa.50. He was born 13 Dec 1860 in WVa.50 to George and Mary Magers. (See Notes after References.) Children of Caroline Johnson and Everett Magers are: 38 i.James E.4 Magers, born 04 Apr 1887 in Marshall Co, WVa.51; died 19 Jan 1953 in Marshall Co,

WVa.51. He married (1) Anna Myrtle Hill on 23 Apr 1912 in Marshall Co., WVa.51; she was born Abt. 1880-86 in Moundsville, Marshall Co., WVa.51; died Abt. 1916 in Marshall Co, WVa.51. He married (2) Ethel Maude Hill on 11 May 1920 in Marshall Co., WVa.51; she was born 11 Mar 1877 in Marshall Co, WVa.51; died 19 Apr 1949 in Moundsville, Marshall Co., WVa.51. Anna Myrtle and Ethel Maude were daughters of Joseph B. Hill and Mary White. James and his 2 wives are buried in the Buchannon Hill Cemetery, Marshall Co., WVa.

39 ii.Jasper Newton Magers, born 24 Feb 1891 in Moundsville, Marshall Co.,WVa.51; died 07 Jul 1950 in

Marshall Co., WVa.51. He married Marie Belle Voltz on 20 Feb 1947 in Marshall Co., WVa.51; she was born 18 Mar 1899 in Wetzel Co., WVa.51, and died 30 Aug 1966. Her parents were Wiliam L. and Lillie M. Stackhouse. Jasper is buried in Mt. Rose Cemetery, Moundsville, WVa.. Marie is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Moundsville,WVa.

40iii.Clifford Clinton Magers, born 13 Aug 1893 in Fork Ridge, Marshall Co., WVa51. He married Mabel

Nuzum51 on 05 Jan 1916 in Marshall Co., WVa.51; she was born Abt. 1898 in Jackson Co., WVa.51. 41iv.Carl M. Magers, born 03 Oct 1895 in Marshall Co, WVa.51; died 15 Apr 198352. He married Louise Ward53

17 Nov 1942 in Marshall Co., WVa.53; she was born 23 Sep 1910 in Marshall Co, WVa.53 , and died in 1996. Her parents were John and Alice Ward. Carl M. and Louise were buried in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville, WVa.

Generation No. 4

27. Clarence S.4 Johnson (David3, Morris2, Jacob1) was born Abt. 1895 in Rosby's Rock, Marshall Co., WV54. He married Retta Iona Neely 19 Jul 191655. She was born Abt. 1895 in Rosby's Rock, Marshall Co., WV56. Clarence S., Retta, and son Clarence G. Johnson are buried in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville, WVa. (See Notes after References.) Child of Clarence Johnson and Retta Neely is: 42 i.Clarence G.5 Johnson57, born 08 Jan 1932 in Captina, Marshall Co., WV57; died 09 Feb 2007 in

Moundsville, Marshall Co., WV57.

28. Maude B.4 Johnson (Silas3, Ezekiel2, Jacob1) was born 06 Apr 1879 in WVa.58, and died 11 May

1909 in Fish Creek, Marshall Co. WVa.59. She married John F. Carmichael 01 Sep 1901 in Marshall Co., WVa.60, son of George Carmichael and Isabel Lutes. He was born 07 Nov 1876 in WVa.61, and died 02 May 190662. Maude and John are buried in the Bowman Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery, Marshall Co.,WVa. Child of Maude Johnson and John Carmichael is: 43 i.Clarence E.5 Carmichael, born 1902 in Marshall Co., WVa.63. He married Olive Pearl Durrah on 12

Aug 1922 in Marshall Co., WVa.64; she was born 1903 in Marshall Co., WVa.65; died 17 Jul 1944 in Marshall Co., WVa.65. Clarence E. and Olive are buried in the Graysville Cemetery, Fish Creek, Marshall Co.,WVa.

29. Mary Ann4 Johnson (Silas3, Ezekiel2, Jacob1) was born 18 Dec 1881 in Marshall Co, WVa.65,

and died 194066. She married George A. Arnold. He was born 1871 in WVa.67, and died 196368. Mary Ann and George are buried in the Graysville Cemetery, Fish Creek, Marshall Co.,WVa. Children of Mary Johnson and George Arnold are: 44 i.Frank J.5 Arnold, born Abt. 1905 in WVa.69; died Bef. 199670. 45 ii.Mary J. Arnold, born 02 Sep 1906 in Captina, Marshall Co.,WVa.71; died 07 Oct 1933 in Marshall

Co, WVa.72. 46iii.Grace E. Arnold, born Abt. 1909 in WVa.73; died Bef. 199674. 47iv.G. Albert Arnold, born Abt. 1911 in WVa.75; died Bef. 199676. 48 v.William A. Arnold, born Abt. 1915 in WVa.77; died Bef. 199678. + 49vi.Ruth Ann Arnold, born Abt. 1917 in WVa.; died 03 Sep 1996 in Wheeling, Ohio Co., WVa.. 50vii.Charles S. Arnold, born Abt. 1920 in WVa.79. 51viii.Loyd H. Arnold, born Aft. 192080. 52 ix. Carol V. Arnold, born Aft. 192081.

30. John Silas4 Johnson (Silas3, Ezekiel2, Jacob1) was born 12 Aug 1887 in Woodland, Marshall Co., WVa.82, and died 04 Nov 1965 in Glendale, Marshall Co., WVa.83. He married Inez L. Henry on 10 Oct 1914 in Marshall Co., WVa.84. She was born Abt. 189885, and died Abt. 196785. John and Inez are buried in the Graysville Cemetery, Fish Creek, Marshall Co.,WVa. (See Notes after References.) Children of John Johnson and Inez Henry are: + 53 i.Raymond H.5 Johnson, born Abt. 1916; died Abt. 1988. 54 ii.Ruby B. Johnson, born Abt. 191886. 55iii.Margaret Johnson, born Aft. 192087.

32. Lucy Estella4 Johnson (Silas3, Ezekiel2, Jacob1) was born 02 Dec 1884 in Marshall Co., WVa.88, and died May 191489. She married Lewis Earl Holmes. He was born 27 Jan 1884 in Marshall Co., WVa.89, and died 31 Dec 197390. Lucy, Lewis, daughter Eula and son Ward are buried in the Salem Church Cemetery, Bowman Ridge, Marshall Co.,WVa. (See Notes after References.) Children of Lucy Johnson and Lewis Holmes are: 56 i.Ward5 Holmes, born 20 Sep 1910 in Captina, Marshall Co., WVa.91, died 01 Nov 1991. 57 ii.Eula W. Holmes, born 07 Jul 1913 in Marshall Co., WVa.92; died 21 Feb 2000 in Shadyside,

Belmont Co., Ohio93.

33. William Edgar4 Johnson (Ezekiel J.3, Ezekiel2, Jacob1) was born 09 Jan 1879 in WVa.94, and

died 23 Sep 1963 in Glendale, Marshall Co., WVa.95. He married Olivia Fish 04 May 1902 in Marshall Co., WVa.96, daughter of John Fish and Anna Lutes. She was born 187597, and died 14 Nov 1947 in Moundsville, Marshall Co., WVa.98. William E. and Olive are buried in Mt. Rose Cemetery, Moundsville, WVa.. Their son, Clarence Leroy Johnson, is buried in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville, WVa.. (See Notes after References.)

Children of William Johnson and Olivia Fish are: 58 i.John5 Johnson, born Abt. 1900; died Abt. 190499. 59 ii.Thelma D. Johnson, born 09 Apr 1903 in Marshall Co., WVa.100; died May 1965 in Moundsville,

Marshall Co., WVa.101. She married George Martin Aft. Dec 1950. 60iii.Clarence Leroy Johnson, born 25 Feb 1905102; died 26 Mar 1975 in Glendale, Marshall Co., WVa.103.

34. Charles Ezekiel4 Johnson (Ezekiel J.3, Ezekiel2, Jacob1) was born 11 Jun 1880 in Fork Ridge, Marshall Co., WVa.104, and died 09 Dec 1950 in Cameron, Marshall Co., WVa.105. He married Bertha Lenora May Martin 23 Dec 1909106, daughter of James George Washington Martin and Mary Ellen Wilson. She was born 06 Sep 1887 in Springhill Twp., Greene Co., Pa.106, and died 02 Mar 1987 in Akron, Summit Co., Ohio106. Charles, Bertha and their children are buried in Rosemont Cemetery, Rogersville, Greene Co., Pa.. (See Notes after References.) Children of Charles Johnson and Bertha Martin are: + 61 i.Verne5 Johnson, born 16 Jun 1911 in Marshall Co., WVa.; died 28 May 1983 in Glen Dale, Marshall

Co., WVa.. + 62 ii.Mildred Johnson, born 14 Dec 1913 in Cameron, Marshall Co., WVa.; died 11 Jun 1975 in

Washington, Washington Co., Pa..

35. Wylie4 Johnson (Ezekiel J.3, Ezekiel2, Jacob1) was born Oct 1883 in WVa.107, and died Bef.

1941108. He married Clara Belle Murphy 05 Jun 1907 in Marshall Co., WVa.109. She was born Abt. 1889 in Greene Co., Pa.110, and died Aft. 1950111. (See Notes after References.) Children of Wylie Johnson and Clara Murphy are: 63 i.Hazel Merle5 Johnson, born 13 Aug 1908 in Cameron, Marshall Co., WVa.112; died 13 Aug 2000 in

Fairfield Bay, Van Buran Co., Arkansas112. She married Wallace Messenger; died Bef. 2000113. 64 ii.Helen Johnson, born Aft. 1883; died Bef. 1984. She married Mr. Jetter. 65iii.Glenn B. Johnson, born Aft. 1883. 66iv.Lois Johnson, born 29 Aug 1919114; died 19 Jan 2000 in Fairfield Bay, Van Buran Co., Arkansas115. She

married Mr. Mr. Vitello.

37. Elsie Delona4 Johnson (Ezekiel J.3, Ezekiel2, Jacob1) was born 04 Nov 1894 in WVa.116, and died 09 Jun 1985 in Cadiz, Harrison Co., Ohio117. She married (1) William Melvin Courtright 17 Apr 1917 in Marshall Co., WVa.119, son of W. Courtright and Rhetta Caldwell. He was born 1891 in Greene Co., Pa.120, and died 30 Aug 1928 in Harts Run, Marshall Co., WV121. She married (2) George Frederick Conaway, son of George Conaway and Laura Smith. He was born 19 May 1891 in Bridgeport, Ohio118, and died 21 Feb 1972 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pa.118. Elsie and her second husband are buried in the Union Cadiz Cemetery, Harrison Co., Ohio. Elsie's first husband and their child are buried in Slonaker Cemetery, Aleppo Twp., Greene Co., Pa.. (See Notes after References.) Child of Elsie Johnson and William Courtright is: 67 i.infant5 Courtright, born 02 Dec 1919 in Marshall Co., WVa.122; died 02 Dec 1919 in Marshall Co.,

WVa.123.

Generation No. 5

49. Ruth Ann5 Arnold (Mary Ann4 Johnson, Silas3, Ezekiel2, Jacob1) was born Abt. 1917 in WVa.124,

and died 03 Sep 1996 in Wheeling, Ohio Co., WVa.125. She married Homer D. Leek. He died 1983126. (See Notes after References.) Children of Ruth Arnold and Homer Leek are: 68 i.Barbara6 Leek. She married George Edwards. 69 ii.Sharron Leek. She married Mr. Moffett. 70iii.Lois Leek. She married Jeffery Hercules.

53. Raymond H.5 Johnson (John Silas4, Silas3, Ezekiel2, Jacob1) was born Abt. 1916127, and died Abt.

1988128. He married Betty L.. (See Notes after References.) Child of Raymond Johnson and Betty L. is: 71 i.Norman6 Johnson. Family information private.

61. Verne5 Johnson (Charles Ezekiel4, Ezekiel J.3, Ezekiel2, Jacob1) was born 16 Jun 1911 in Marshall Co., WVa., and died 28 May 1983 in Glen Dale, Marshall Co., WVa.129. He married Ruth Hunt, daughter of William Hunt and Esta Hughes. She was born Abt. 1913130. Verne is buried with his parents in Rosemont Cemetery, Rogersville, Greene Co., Pa.. (Martin plot). (See Notes after References.) Child of Verne Johnson and Ruth Hunt is: 72 i.Geraldine Mae6 Johnson, born in Burton, Wetzel Co., WVa.131. Family Information Private.

62. Mildred5 Johnson (Charles Ezekiel4, Ezekiel J.3, Ezekiel2, Jacob1) was born 14 Dec 1913 in

Cameron, Marshall Co., WVa.132, and died 11 Jun 1975 in Washington, Washington Co., Pa.. She married Robert Lemoyne Ross 08 Jul 1932 in Morrisville, Greene Co., Pa., son of James Ross and Frances Wiggins. He was born 09 Oct 1900 in Clarington, Monroe Co., Ohio, and died 16 Aug 1972 in Washington, Washington Co., Pa.. Mildred and husband are buried in Rosemont Cemetery, Rogersville, Greene Co., Pa. (See Notes after References.) Children of Mildred Johnson and Robert Ross are: 73 i.James Robert6 Ross, born in Waynesburg, Greene Co., Pa.. He married Arlene Ann Genna; born in

Mass.. James has 6 children, 2 step children, 18 grandchildren. 74 ii.Connie Lee Ross, born in Cameron, Marshall Co., WVa.. 75iii.Bonnie Lou Ross, born in Cameron, Marshall Co., WVa.. She married John William Van Orden. John has 2

children, 5 grandchildren.

References:

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85. Cemetery stone:GraysvilleCemetery,FishCreekRd.,MarshallCo.,W.Va.. 86. 1920 Fed. Census microfilm, Marshall Co.,WVa.,Franklin District, #105/110.. 87. 1920 Fed. Census microfilm, Marshall Co.,WVa.,Franklin District, #105/110.& Father's obituary.. 88. WVa archives accessed from Linda Fluharty's Marshall Co.,WVa., web site. 89. Descendants of James & Ruth Head Holmes & Allied Families by Kathyleen M. Sponsler, Humestown, Iowa,(1984).. 90. Descendants of James & Ruth Head Holmes & Allied Families by Kathyleen M. Sponsler, Humestown, Iowa,(1984). 91. Descendants of James & Ruth Head Holmes & Allied Families by Kathyleen M. Sponsler, pub by Sponsler Pub., Humestown, Iowa (1984). 92. Obituary, Moundsville Daily Echo, 22 Feb. 2000. 93. Obituary , Moundsville Daily Echo, 22 Feb. 2000. 94. Family Bible 95. Marshall Co. Courthouse Death Records. 96. Linda Fluharty's Marshall Co. web site, Marriage Records, Book H, pg.449. 97. Cemetery stone. 98. Marshall Co.Courthouse Death Records 99. Marshall Co.,W.Va.,Will 25,pg.270 for W.E. 100. Bonar Genealogy by D.E.R. Brown,1969,Lib.Congr.Cat.#74-94685.. 101. Date of father's will &BonarGen.byD.E.R.Brown,1969,Lib.Congr.Cat.#74-94685.. 102. Marshall Co.,W.Va.,Cemeteries by Finnicum &Briggs. 103. Marshall Co.,W.Va.,Courthouse Death Records. 104. Birth Certificate:Birth Record 1, pg. 153, Certificate 1880. 105. Family Funeral Book 106. Family Bible. 107. Linda Fluharty's Marshall Co. web site, 1900 Census, Cameron Dist., Marshall Co.,WVa.,#199/230.. 108. Father's obituary. 109. Linda Fluharty's Marshall Co., WV, web site, Marriage Records, Book K, pg. 203. 110. Marshall Co., WV, web site, Marriage Records, Book K, pg. 203. 111. Charlie Johnson's funeral book, 09 Dec. 1950. 112. Obituary and brother Glenn Johnson correspondence. 113. Wife's obit., Family collection. 114. Family Bible. 115. Personal correspondence from brother Glenn Johnson. 116. SS Death records. 117. Harrison Co. Probate Records, Case # 119356. 118. Obituary, Family collection. 119. Linda Fluharty's Marshall Co.,WVa,web site:Marriage records, Book P, pg. 150. 120. Linda Fluharty's Marshall Co.,WVa., web site: Marriage Records, Book P, pg. 150. 121. Linda Fluharty's Marshall Co. web site, Antill Funeral Home Records, Book 2, #214. 122. Linda Fluharty's Marshall Co.,WVa.,web site :Antil Funeral Home Records, Cameron, W.Va.. 123. Antil Funeral Home Records, Cameron, W.Va.. 124. Linda Fluharty's Marshall Co. web site, 1920 Census,Marshall Co.,WVa.,#104/104.. 125. Obituary: Moundsville Daily Echo, 05 Sept. 1996. 126. Wife Ruth's obituary. 127. 1920 Fed. Census microfilm, Marshall Co.,WVa.,Franklin District, #105/110.. 128. Marshall Co.,W.Va.,Courthouse:Will Book50,pg.389,probated 1988. 129. Family Bible. 130. 1920 Census Abstracts, Town of Hundred, Church Dist.,#965, by E.E. Mullett, 1997. 131. Wetzel Co.,W.Va.,Courthouse Birth Records 132. MarshallCo.,WVa, Courthouse: Birth Record # 4, pg. 116..

Notes for First Generation:

Notes for Jacob Johnson (b. abt 1795): Jacob's birth date and birthplace are not clear. In the 1850 census, the record is 1795 in Va.. In the 1860 census, the record is 1880 in Ohio. In the 1870 census, the record is 1798 in Ohio.

Jacob is listed in the following Federal Census Records: 1850 Marshall Co., W.Va., #196; 1860 Marshall Co., W.Va., Cameron PO, # 1200; 1870 Marshall Co., W.Va., Clay Dist., #72. >From the Marshall County, W. Va. (Va.) Courthouse Records: 12 Oct 1841 Jacob Johnson bought 150 acres on the N side of the S branch of Grave Creek, a part of 675 acres belonging to John H. Hurford, Harrison County, Ohio. Deed Book 4, Pg. 117. 28 Mar 1842 Jacob and Ann Johnson sold 44 acres of their 150 acres to Simeon B. Purdy. Deed Book 4, pg. 119. 04 Mar 1857 Morris Johnson put up stock and wheat on Jacob Johnson's farm on Fork Ridge as security for $200 loan from Philip Crow. Deed of Trust to Thomas Williams Sr. Deed Book 11, pg. 344. 28 May 1877 Morris and Elizabeth Johnson sold for $500 their 1/5 interest in his father's (Jacob Johnson) estate on Fork Ridge to Thomas H. Johnson, 122 acres being the original parcel of 150 acres minus 44 acres sold to Simeon Purdy, plus a tract of land bought by Jacob on 29 April 1867 from David Anguish. Deed mailed to Grantee in Glen Easton on 28 June 1877. Deed Book 22, pp.563-564. 20 Nov 1877 Silas and Mandy J. Johnson, Ezekiel and Margaret Johnson, Eliza J. Johnson, and Caroline Johnson sold their interest in their 1/5 of the estate of their grandfather Jacob Johnson to Thomas H. Johnson. Two tracts of land: one of 106 acres on Bears Ridge, Cameron Twp., and one of 15 1/2 acres of Jacob's land bought from David Anguish. Deed Book 23, pp. 61-63. Recorded 27 Dec 1877. 28 Dec 1877 Mahala Johnson wrote Will giving her 1/5 interest in the estate of Jacob Johnson to "nephew Thomas H. Johnson with whom she resides". Probated 07 Mar 1878. Will Book 2, pp. 82-83. 11 June 1878 Rebecca Williams to Thomas H. Johnson her 1/5 of her father Jacob Johnson's estate. Deed Book 23, pp. 202-203. 15 Jan 1879 Appraisal of personal property of Jacob Johnson, deceased, 1/5 being the undivided personal property of Phebe Johnson. Includes rent of real estate of Jacob Johnson for years 1877 and 1878. Appraisements Book 5, pp. 341-342. 12 May 1882 Fiduciary Settlement for 1880-1882. Thomas H. Johnson, Estate of Phebe Johnson. Book 6 pp. 120-121. (Sums were paid to George W. Wayt for board and clothing 12 Mar 1880 through 12 May 1882.) 04 Dec 1882 S. L. Bloyd and wife Missouri bought 1/5 of Jacob Johnson's property at Sheriff's sale. Deed Book 26, pg. 526. 31 Jan 1883 S. L. Bloyd and wife Missouri sold Phebe Johnson's 1/5 interest in Jacob Johnson's real estate to Thomas H. Johnson. Deed Book 27 pp. 42-43. 31 Jan 1908 Fiduciary Settlement by G. M. Wayt of estate of Thomas H. Johnson, deceased. Recorded 31 Jan 1908. Distributee: Melissa J. Wayt. Book 11, pp. 380-381.

Notes for Second Generation

Notes for Mahala Johnson (b. abt.1823), daughter of Jacob Johnson: Mahala is listed in the following Census records: 1850 Marshall Co., WVa, #196; 1860 Marshall Co., WVa., Cameron P.O., # 1200; 1870 Marshall Co., Cameron District, # 207. In Mahala's will (Marshall Co., WVa., Court records, Will Book 2, pp. 82-83, signed 28 Dec. 1877 and recorded 07 March 1878.), she appointed her nephew Thomas H. Johnson as executor of her will, and left to him "all her undivided one fifth interest as heir at law of Jacob Johnson (deceased) in lands conveyed to Jacob Johnson in his lifetime by John H. Harford and wife and David Anguish and wife by deeds bearing date on 12th day of October 1841 and 29th day of April 1869", plus her undivided household and farm stock. She directed that Thomas H. Johnson give to her grand daughter Sarah Jane Johnson, daughter of Isaac Johnson, one good bed sted and bedding and one good cow, and give one hundred dollars to her grand child Manford St. Clair Eckles, when these grandchildren reach age twenty one. Witnesses to the will were J. W. Rickey and Uriah Harris. Mahala's will was presented for probate on 07 Mar. 1878 with the comment "A paper writing bearing date December 1877 purporting to be the last will and testament of

Mahala Johnson late of this county decd. was this day fully proved ......." Notes for Morris Johnson (b. abt 1825), son of jacob Johnson: Morris is listed in the following Federal Census records: 1850 Marshall Co., WVa, #1230; 1860 Marshall Co., WVa, Glen Easton P.O. #797; 1870 Marshall Co., WVa, Clay District, #49; 1890 Special schedule, Union Veterans & Widows, Marshall Co., WVa, Rosby's Rock, House 102, Family 105. According to Morris' Pension Papers from the National Archives (Pension Claim #669665), Morris enlisted in Wheeling, West Virginia for 3 years on September 20, 1862, and served as a Private in Company A of the West Virginia Independent Exempts commanded by Capt. R. Hamilton, from October 1, 1862 until May 31, 1865. (Morris' serial number was 606.865.) He contracted bronchitis while on duty at the Suspension Bridge in Wheeling, West Virginia, on January 1, 1863. The condition became chronic and left him with a cough, shortness of breath, and a wheeze. On 05 July 1865, he was mustered out with the company in Wheeling, West Virginia. (From July 1865 to about Oct. 1877, Morris worked for Patrick Ouley in Putney Twp., Belmont Co., Ohio.) Morris' last pension payment was for $24 on December 4, 1894. He died on February 17, 1895, at about age 70, due apparently to his bronchitis. His widow, Elizabeth Prat Johnson, age 63, applied for a widow's pension on October 28, 1895, and received a pension under certificate number 417550. Elizabeth's last payment was for $8 on December 4, 1896. Elizabeth died January 26, 1897. Elizabeth's address was listed as Rosby's Rock, Marshall Co., West Virginia. In the 11th Census of the U.S., special schedule of Union Veterans and Widows, 1890, Morris' address was also listed as Rosby's Rock. Notes for Ezekiel Johnson (b. abt 1828), son of Jacob Johnson: Ezekiel is listed in the Federal Census record for 1850 in Marshall Co., WVa, #1231, at age 22 with his wife Mary, age 20, and son Silas, age 3/12. Before Ezekiel's death, he and Mary had 4 more children who are listed in the Federal Census record for 1860 in Marshall Co., WVa, Cameron P.O., # 1202. Ezekiel died at about age 30. An appraisement of his estate was "ordered at the February term 1858". (Marshall Co.,WVa, Courthouse, Assessments: Book 2, pp. 372-373.) The appraisement was submitted to the Clerk's office on 13 May 1858. Isaac Johnson purchased one set gears, double and single tree, and one colt. Mahala Johnson purchased one red heifer, and one black spotted heifer. Ezekiel's widow Mary kept one Sorrel mare, one set gears, one bedstead and bedding, one brass clock, one small lot dishes, one sow and seven pigs, one piece wheat in ground, and 20 bushels corn in shock. Administrator for the estate was Vanlier Arnold. Mary Cain (Cane, Kane) married Ezekiel Johnson before 1850 and had 4 children (Silas, Ezekiel J., Caroline, and Eliza Jane) by the time of the 1850 Federal Census. Mary was widowed by May 13, 1858 (the date of appraisement of her husband's estate: Assessments Book 2, pp. 372-373, Marshall Co. Courthouse, Moundsville, W. Va.. From the estate sale, Mary kept one Sorrel mare, one set of gears, one bedstead and bedding, one brass clock, one small lot of dishes, one sow and 7 pigs, one piece Wheat in the ground, and 20 bushels corn in shock. By the 1860 Federal Census, Mary was still in Marshall Co., W. Va., Cameron P. O., living next to her father-in-law, Jacob Johnson. (Jacob's farm was on Bears Ridge, off Fork Ridge, on the waters of Cedar Run.) On the farm with Mary was William Cole, age 35, a farm hand, born in Pa. By the 1870 Federal Census, Mary had married William Cole and moved to Lynn Camp P.O., Meade Twp., Marshall Co., W. Va.. Listed as living with them were Mary's children by her first husband, and three daughters; Patience, Angeline, and Mary Amanda Cole. (Mary's children by Ezekiel Johnson were counted twice in the 1870 Census, since they were working in other households and were also listed there.) Ezekiel Johnson's wife Mary's maiden name (Cain) appears in her son Ezekiel J. Johnson's obituary ("The Morning Observer", Washington, Pa., Sat., 31 May 1941.), and in her son Silas Johnson's death

record (Death Records Book 3, pg. 127, Marshall Co. Courthouse, Moundsville, W. Va.). No reference was found for her second marriage, but family history and several documents support her marriage to William Cole. By the 1880 Federal Census, Mary and William Cole (Coal) had moved to the Grant District, Wetzel Co., W. Va., and had an additional child, Macy, born 1872. William Cole's parents were born in Pa..(#R022 in Census abstract pub. by Wetzel Co. Gen. Soc.,1986.) At the time of the 1900 Census, Mary was age 72, widowed, and living with her daughter Mary Amanda and husband James E. Johnston (Johnson). In this census, the elder Mary had 9 children, and 6 were living. (1900 Census Grant Dist.,#E206, pub. by Wetzel Co. Gen. Soc.,1982). Mary's daughter Mary Amanda Cole and James E. Johnston (Johnson) had 9 children; Mary Rosetta, James Silas, Arthur William, Patient Pearl, Adda Mae, Ezekiel Edward, Beryl, Wiley Ray, and Nicholas; all born in the Big Run, Kingtown,Lowman area of Wetzel Co.,WVa.. (James Silas married Almira Sayers; Arthur Wm. married Ada Elizabeth Knisley; Patient Pearl married Derry Shreve; Adda Mae married Clinton Brown; Beryl married Abram Stewart; Nicholas married Lulu Vest Utt. (Wetzel Co. Courthouse Birth & Marriage Records.) Deeds: On 01 June 1891, Mary Cole bought, from J. A. Connelly and wife, a 27 3/4 acre parcel on the waters of the North Fork of Fishing Creek in the Grant District of Wetzel Co., W. Va., adjoining a tract of land formerly owned by William Cole and others. (Wetzel Co. Courthouse, Deed Book 40, pg. 597.) On 12 Dec. 1899, Mary Cole sold the 27 3/4 acre parcel of land on the North Fork of Fishing Creek in the Grant District, Wetzel Co., W. Va., to her son, Ezekiel J. Johnson, for $100, reserving the use of the property for her natural life. (This handwritten document was notarized in Marshall Co., W. Va., on 12 Dec. 1899, by M. D. Evan, J.P., but was not recorded by the County Court. The Deed was in the possession of Ezekiel J.'s son Charles Ezekiel Johnson after Ezekiel J.'s death.) On 14 Feb. 1903, Mary Cole sold the same 27 3/4 acre parcel as sold above, property on the North Fork of Fishing Creek in the Grant District, Wetzel Co., W. Va., to James E. Johnston and wife Mary A., for $100. (Wetzel Co. Courthouse, New Martinsville, W. Va., Deed Book 87, pp. 233-234.) On 25 March 1904, Mary Cole sold lot 16 in Loudenville, Marshall Co., W. Va., to her son Ezekiel J. Johnson for $350, reserving the privilege to use and occupy the dwelling during her natural life. (Marshall Co. Courthouse, Moundsville, W. Va., Deed Book 107, pg. 349.) ( Ezekiel J. kept this property until 14 Dec. 1923, when he sold it to his daughter Olive Mae Johnson, for $1, reserving full control of the property and the right to collect all rents. Deed Book 174, pp. 135-136.) Notes for Rebecca Johnson (b. abt 1832), daughter of Jacob Johnson: Rebecca is listed in the following Federal Census records: 1850 Marshall Co., WVa, #196; 1860 Marshall Co., WVa, Moundsville P.O., # 814; 1870 Marshall Co., WVa, Clay District, # 72; 1880 Marshall Co., WVa, Clay District, # error; 1900 Marshall Co.,WVa, Clay District, #185-208; 1910 Marshall Co., WVa, Clay District, #284/297. In the 1850 Census, Rebecca Johnson is listed in her father Jacob Johnson's household. In the 1860 Census, Rebecca Williams, age 26, Thomas Johnson, age 11, and Simeon Johnson, age 7, are listed in the household of John Williams, age 59. In the 1870 Census, seven individuals and Rebecca's mother Ann Johnson, age 86, are listed in the household of Rebecca Williams, age 37. (Those individuals are Simeon L. Williams, age 17; Silas Johnson, age 20; Sarah E. Johnson, age 20; Melissa J. Johnson, age 13; Mary E. Johnson, age 7; Thomas H. Lewellen, age 21;, Manford C. Achles b. Dec. 1869. All seven of these individuals were born in Va/WVa.) In the 1900 Census, Rebecca is listed as a widow and has had one child and one living. Marshall Co., WVa, Courthouse: Death Records, Book 2, pg. 254. Rebecca Williams, housewife and widow, age 86 yrs. 3 mo. 3 da., died 23 June 1918 in Moundsville of pneumonia complicated with lungs. Informant: R.W. Ruckman, physician. Rebecca's Obituary: Moundsville (Weekly) Echo, Fri., 28 June 1918, "Second Edition".

"Fork Ridge Woman Died From Stroke." " Mrs. Rebecca Williams died at her home on Fork ridge, Sunday evening at 5:30 o'clock. She suffered a paralytic stroke last Tuesday. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 10;30 o'clock at Oak Grove M. E. church. Mrs. Williams was about 85 years of age and is survived by one son S.L. Johnson who lived with her. She had always lived on Fork Ridge." Marshall Co. Courthouse records: Deed Book 23, pp. 126-127. Date 19 March 1878. Geo. M. Wayt and Melissa Jane Wayt, wife, sold their 1/2 interest in personal property and real estate of John Williams, deceased, situated on Fork Ridge (100 acres), "indefeasible estate of inheritance in the law", to Simeon L. Johnson for $1200.

Notes for Phebe Johnson (b. abt 1830), daughter of Jacob Johnson: Phebe is listed in the following Federal Census records: 1850 Marshall Co.,WVa, #196; 1860 Marshall Co., WVa, Cameron P.O. #1200; 1870 Marshall Co., WVa, Cameron District, #207; 1880 Marshall Co., WVa, Liberty District, #L036. According to the census records for 1850-1870, Phebe lived in her father's house and was single. Before May 1877, her father Jacob had died and his estate was divided among 5 heirs: his children Phebe, Mahala, Morris, Rebecca, and the children of his deceased son Ezekiel. Each of the heirs, except Phebe, sold or willed their 1/5 interest to Thomas H. Johnson, described as a "nephew" of Morris and of Mahala. (Marshall Co., W.Va., Courthouse Records;Deed Book 22, pp. 563-564; Deed Book 23, pp. 61-63; Will Book 2, pp. 82-83; Deed Book 23, pp. 202-203.) In Marshall Co., W.Va., Courthouse records: Appraisements Book 5, pp. 341-342, dated 15 Jan 1879, there is stated: Appraisal of personal property of Jacob Johnson, deceased, 1/5 being undivided personal property of Phebe Johnson. It includes the rent of real estate of Jacob Johnson for the years 1877 and 1878.

In a Fiduciary Settlement for 1880-1882, dated 12 May 1882, filed by Thomas H. Johnson for the Estate of Phebe Johnson, Sums were paid to George W. Wayt for board and clothing from 12 Mar 1880 through 12 May 1882. (Marshall Co., W.Va., Courthouse records, Book 6, pp. 120-121) This record supports the listing of Phebe J. Johnston, age 50, single, boarder, in the household of "George M. Wait" in the 1880 Federal Census record for the Liberty District of Marshall Co., W.Va.. (Four other individuals are listed in this household: Melissa J. Wait, age 23; Henry Kirkpatrick, age 19; Sarah J. Kirkpatrick, age 14; and William M. Johnston, age 20.) The Final Fiduciary Accounting for 1883-1902, dated 14 April 1902, was filed by Thomas H. Johnson for the Estate of Phebe Johnson, decd.. (Marshall Co., WVa, Courthouse records, Book 9, pp. 293-295.)

Notes for the Third Generation

Notes for Isaac Johnson (b. abt 1843), son of Mahala Johnson: Issac is listed in the following Federal Census records: 1850 Marshall Co.,Va(WVa) #196 (with mother Mahala Johnson in grandfather Jacob Johnson's household), 1860 Marshall Co.,WVa., Cameron P.O., #1201(with first wife Sarah), 1870 Marshall Co.,WVa.,Cameron District, #208with second wife Mary). Marshall Co. Courthouse records: Appraisements, Sale Bills, Fiduciary Settlements, Book 5, pp. 91-93. Report of appraisal of the personal estate of Isaac Johnson, dec., dated 02 Nov. 1875, was entered by Wm.

Covalt, John Richmond, and Jacob W. Mason. The appraisement was $491.15 of which Isaac's widow, Mary Johnson took $46.40 worth of property (i.e., one hog, one cow, one plow, two bedsteds and bedding, one cupboard, one table, kitchen ware, chairs, one kettle, one barrel, and one calf.) Sam'l Higans bought one horse and turned it over to the widow. Appraisements, Sale Bills, Fiduciary Settlements, Book 5, pp. 252-253. Report by Conrad Fair, administrator of the estate of Isaac Johnson, dec'd., to settle the account with the estate. Recorded 18 July 1877. (The earliest date on this document was the appraiser's bond paid on 06 Oct. 1875 to Thos. Finn, Clerk of the County Court.) County Court, Marshall County, Chancery Side, Term 187_: Order Book 1873-1880, pg. 138. West Virginia Clerks Office, Marshall County Court, April 24th 1879. "On the 4th day of March 1879, W. Founds, who is Surety on the official bond of Samuel Postthlewait as guardian of Sarah Jane Johnson, daughter & heir at law of Isaac Johnson, decd., I delivered to the Sheriff of this County a notice in writing requiring said Saml. Postlewait to appear within 10 days after the service of such notice upon him & give a new bond as such guardian, the said W. Founds refusing longer to stand good as such security & said Sheriff made his return to this office showing that he delivered to said Postlewait a copy of said notice on the 20th day of March 1879 & the said Saml. Postlewait failing to appear as required by said notice, therefore the said Samuel Postlewait is this day removed from said office as guardian aforesaid from & after this date & the said Wm. Found is released as such surety on the official bond of said Samuel Postlewait as such guardian. Teste: Thos. Finn, Clk." (Note: spellings of Postlewait are as they appear in the handwritten document.) County Court, Marshall County, Chancery Side, Term 187_: Order Book 1873-1880, pg. 138. 03 July 1879. "One motion of Mary Johnson, she is this day appointed guardian of John F., Anna R. and Virginia Bell Johnson, three of the children & heirs at law of Isaac Johnson late of this County decd., & and thereupon the said Mary Johnson took the oath as required by law & together with Solomon Blake her Security who qualified as to his sufficiency...." Marshall Co.,WVa., Court records: Deed Book 32, pp. 290-291, 12 Jan. 1880. George M. Wayt, "Guardian for the minor children of Isaac Johnson, dec'd, that is to say, William M. Johnson, Mary E. Johnson, and Sarah J. Johnson," of Marshall Co., WVa., sold to Robert Criswell, "the three undivided shares as lawful heirs of Sarah Elizabeth Johnson, dec'd, wife of Isaac Johnson, dec'd, of a tract of land in the Liberty District of Marshall Co., WVa., on the waters of Magaety Run. The deed was signed by Geo. M. Wayt, Henry G. Kirkpatrick, Sarah J. Kirkpatrick, and Mary E. Johnson. Notes for Mary Blake: For data on Mary Blake's family and her children with Isaac Johnson, see "Descendants of Isaac Blake - Mar 27, 1999" by Joel Mitchell Robinson as submitted to Linda Fluharty's Marshall Co., WVa., web site, and the document "Four Generations of Descendants of Isaac & Jane Blake of Marshall Co., WVa." compiled 1991-92 by Hazel (Blake) Robertson, Spanish Fork, Utah. Notes for David Johnson (b. abt. 1858), son of Morris Johnson: Marshall Co., WVa Courthouse; Register of Deaths, Book 3, pg 128A David Johnson, age 84, Clay District, died Aug. 16, 1940; place of death, Rosby's Rock, WVa.; Cause: fractured skull. Name of parents: Morris Johnson and "not known". Occupation: Retired B&O trackman. Information given by Clarence Johnson and Ellen Ressegger. Notes for Silas Johnson (b. 1850), son of Ezekiel Johnson: Silas is listed in the following Federal Census records;1850 Marshall Co., WVa. #1231; 1860 Marshall Co., WVa., Cameron P.O., #1202; 1870 Wetzel Co.,WVa., Grant District, #R022; 1880 Marshall Co., WVa.,

Meade District, #M01; 1900 Marshall Co., WVa., Franklin District, #326-329; 1910 Marshall Co.,WVa., Franklin District, Fish Creek Rd., #43/43; 1920 Marshall Co.,WVa., Franklin District, #106/111. In the 1850 Census taken 08 Oct. 1850, Silas' age is recorded as 3 months. In the 1870 Census, Silas and the 3 other children of Ezekiel Johnson (decd.) and Mary Cain Johnson are listed in the household of William Cole with 4 children of William Cole and Mary Cain Johnson Cole. Marshall Co.,WVa., Courthouse records: Deeds Book 26, pg. 36; Date: 06 Feb. 1882. Silas and Amanda J. Johnson sold 17 18/160 acres on the waters of Big Bowman in the Meade District of Marshall Co.,WVa. to James A. Sibert. In the 1920 Census, listed with Silas, age 69, and wife Amanda, age 60, are grandson Clarence Carmichael, age 18, and grand daughter Beulah Holmes, age 6. Death Record for Silas: Marshall Co., W. Va., Courthouse, Death Records Book 3, pg. 127. Silas died in Captina, R. D. #1, of carcinoma of the liver at age age 82 years, 7 months, 6 days. Silas was a retired farmer. Parents: Ezekiah Johnson and Mary Cain. Reported by Amanda Sibert, Mrs. Silas Johnson. Silas' Obituary: Moundsville Daily Echo, 04 Nov. 1932: "Silas Johnson, 82, of Near Graysville Dies on Thursday. Silas Johnson died at his home on Fish creek near Graysville, Thursday afternoon at 1:10 o'clock. He was in his 82nd year and had resided in that place for many years. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife Amanda Johnson, one son John Johnson who resides on the farm, one daughter Mrs. George Arnold of Fish Creek, and one brother E. J. Johnson of Loudenville. He was a member of the Christian church at Meighen. The body will be removed from the Lutes mortuary to the late home this evening. Short services will be held at the home Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. The funeral party will then go to Graysville church where services will be held at two-thirty o'clock, conducted by Rev. W.W. Beckley. Interment will follow in Graysville cemetery." Silas Johnson's will was signed 14 Dec. 1931, probated 1932, Marshall Co., Moundsville, W. Va., Will Book 8, pg. 274. Silas left his wife Amanda J., 1/3 of his personal property and a life estate of 1/3 of his real property. Silas left to his son John, all real property with the exception of the 1/3 given to Amanda J.. He left $5 to his daughter Mary A. Arnold. The rest of his personal estate was to be divided into 6 equal parts: 2 parts to his grandson Clarence E. Carmichael, 1 part to his granddaughter Eula W. Holmes, 2 parts to his son John Johnson, and 1 part to his grandson Ward Holmes. Marshall Co.,WVa. Courthouse: Death Records: Amanda Johnson died 21 Apr. 1950, age 90 yrs., 3 mo., 26 days, at Captina, RD#1, of apoplexy, etc.. Parents: William Sibert and unkn.. She was a housewife and widowed. Information given by Clarence Carmichael. Marshall Co.,WVa. Courthouse: Wills Amanda J. Johnson, Will Book 15, pg. 134, probated 1950. Notes for Ezekiel J. Johnson (b. 1852), son of Ezekiel Johnson: Ezekiel J. is listed in the following Federal Census records: 1860 Marshall Co., WVa, Cameron P.O. # 1202; 1870 Marshall Co., WVa, Lynn Camp P.O., Meade Twp., # 213/213; 1880 Marshall Co., WVa, Clay District, # A026; 1900 Marshall Co., WVa, Cameron District, # 199/200; 1910 Marshall Co., WVa, Cameron District, #344/354; 1920 Marshall Co.,WVa, Village of Loudenville, Cameron District, #13/13.

In a Deed dated 14 Dec. 1923 (Marshall Co. Courthouse Deed Book 174, pp. 135-136), E. J. Johnson and Margaret J. Johnson deeded to O. Mae Johnson and her heirs, Lot 16 in the Parker Addition to the village of Loudenville fronting 40 feet on Second Street.

Marshall Co., W. Va., Courthouse Death Records: Book 3, pg 128A, Ezekiel J. was a farmer, and died of gangrene of the right foot. Informants were Margaret J. Bush and Charles E. Johnson. Marshall Co., W. Va., Courthouse, Index to Deaths: For Ezekiel J.'s son William Edgar Johnson, 23 Sept, 1963, his father is listed as "Ezekiel John Johnson". Informant is Wm. Edgar's son Clarence. E. J. Johnson's obituary: "The Morning Observer", Washington, Pa., issue of Sat., 31 May 1941: "Waynesburg:May 30.-E. J. Johnson, 89, died at 1:20 o'clock Thursday afternoon, May 29, at his home at Loudenville, W. Va., after an illness of four weeks. Mr. Johnson was born April 1, 1852, in Marshall County, W. Va.. He was a son of Ezekiel and Mary Cain Johnson. He was a farmer. In 1876 he married Margaret Jane Bush, who died 13 years ago. Surviving are four children, William Edgar Johnson, of Moundsville, W. Va.; Charles E. Johnson, of Cameron, W. Va.; Mrs. Elsie Conoway, of Cadiz, O.; and Mrs. May Howard, of Loudenville, W. Va., and one sister, Mrs. Jennie Brewer, of Dukes Center, Pa.. Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock, D.S.T., Saturday, May 31, at the home of his son, Charles E. Johnson, Pennsylvania Avenue, Cameron, W. Va., in charge of the Rev. J. I. Kerrick, of the Cameron Christian Church. Burial will be in the Cameron Cemetery." E. J. Johnson's obituary: "The Moundsville Journal", Moundsville, W. Va., issue of Fri. 30 May 1941: "E. J. Johnson, life resident of Marshall county died at his home at Loudenville at 1:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon following an illness of five weeks duration. Death was attributed to infirmities incident to old age. Mr. Johnson was in his 90th year, having been born in Marshall county on April 1, 1852. He was united in marriage to Margaret Bush, who preceded him in death in 1928. A son, Wiley, also preceded him in death. Surviving are two sons, W. E. Johnson of Moundsville, and Charles Johnson of Cameron, two daughters, Mrs. James Howard of Loudenville and Mrs. George Conoway of Cadiz, O., one sister, Mrs. Jennie Brewer and eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial will take place at Cameron." Notes for Ezekiel J. Johnson's wife Margaret Jane Bush Johnson: Obituary: The Moundsville Echo, Mon., 27 Feb. 1928: MRS. EZEKIAL JOHNSON DIES AT LOUDENVILLE: Mrs. Ezekial Johnson passed away at her home in Loudenville, Sunday evening, February 26, 1928 at 10:30 o'clock after an extended illness. Mrs. Johnson was born on Bowman Ridge, November 26, 1851. Her maiden name was Margaret Jane Bush, daughter of William and Matilda Bush. Her entire life was spent on Bowman Ridge, Fork Ridge, and Loudenville. She was united in marriage to Ezekial Johnson , and to this union five children were born, all of whom survive. She was a life-long member of the Christian Church at Cameron and was an active member until failing health made it impossible for her to attend. Her true, Christian life has been an inspiration to many, and God has called her to her reward. She is survived by her husband Ezekial Johnson of Loudenville, three sons, Edward of Moundsville, Wyle of Kittanning, Pa., and Charles of Cameron; two daughters, Mrs. Maye Howard, of Moundsville and Mrs. Elsie Courtwright of Cameron; one brother, W. A. Bush of near Pleasant Valley; and a host of other relatives and friends. A sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Mangold, preceded her to the great beyond less than a week ago. Funeral arrangements are incomplete." (Note: "Ezekial" should have been "Ezekiel"; "Edward" should have been "Edgar", and "Wyle" should have been " Wylie".) Notes for Caroline Johnson (b. 1854), daughter of Ezekiel Johnson:

In the 1870 Federal Census (Marshall Co., W. Va., Cameron District, #184, taken Aug.-Sept. 1870), Caroline, age 15, is a domestic in the home of Jackson Bonar, age 45 and his family. Jackson Bonar is Caroline's grand uncle (brother to her maternal grandmother Matilda Bonar Bush). The family lives close to her brother Ezekiel J. Johnson's family. Caroline and her siblings are also listed in the 1870 Federal Census as children under her step-father William Cole, (Lynn Camp P.O., Marshall Co., W. Va., #213, taken 01 Aug. 1870). On 02 Sept. 1886, Caroline sold a lot in Loudenville, Marshall Co., W. Va., to Samuel Harris et. al.. (Marshall Co. Courthouse, Moundsville, W. Va., Deed Book 24, pg. 416.)

Notes for the Fourth Generation Notes for Clarence S. Johnson (b.abt 1895), son of David Johnson: Clarence S. and Retta were the parents of 11 children most still living in the Moundsville, WVa. area. Family information is private. Notes for John Silas Johnson (b. 1887), son of Silas Johnson: John Silas Johnson's Obituary: Moundsville Daily Echo, 05 Nov. 1965: "J. S. Johnson of Franklin Dist. Dies. John Silas Johnson, 78, Proctor Rd., Rd. 3, passed away 11:00 p.m. Thursday at Reynolds Memorial hospital. He was born at Woodland, W.Va., August 12, 1887, son of Silas and Amanda Sibert Johnson. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife Iney Henry Johnson; one son, Raymond Johnson, Graysville; two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Goudy, Graysville, and Mrs. Margaret Rine, Moundsville. Four sisters preceded him in death. Also surviving are four grand-children and one great-grand-child. Friends will be received at Lutes Funeral Home after 7:00 this evening. Funeral arrangements are incomplete." From the Moundsville Daily Echo, 06 Nov. 1965: "Johnson Services Sunday Afternoon" "The services for John Johnson will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Fred Rose of the Methodist Circuit officiating. Burial will be in the Graysville Cemetery." Notes for Lucy Estella Johnson (b. 1884 ), daughter of Silas Johnson:

Notes for Ward Holmes, son of Lucy Estella Johnson Holmes: According to "Descendants of James & Ruth Head Holmes & Allied Families, late 1700's t0 1984", by Kathleen M. Sponsler, pub. Sponsler Pub. Co., Humestown, Iowa, (1984), Ward never married. "During the war he went to California and worked for Lockheed Aircraft. He lives now on the Lewis Holmes farm, Proctor, WV. The family owned 112 acres (about 15 acres tillable). He told the story that the family has originally settled near "Bear Wallow", and that a colored man named Reed had lived with the family." Notes for Eula W. Holmes, daughter of Lucy Estella Johnson Holmes: Eula's Obituary: Moundsville Daily Echo, 22 Feb. 2000: "Eula W. Holmes, 86, formerly of Graysville, died Monday, February 21, 2000 at the Shadyside Care Center, Shadyside. Born on July 7, 1913, in Marshall County, Eula was the daughter of the late Lewis E. and Estella Johnson Holmes. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Moundsville. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Ward Holmes. Surviving are two brothers, Fred Holmes, of Moundsville, and Lewis Dale Holmes, of Akron, OH; a sister, Freda Gatts, of Moundsville; several nieces and nephews, including Lorriane Chambers, of Moundsville. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Grisell Funeral Home,

where funeral services will be held on Thursday, at 1:00 P.M., with Rev. Olen Butcher-Winfree officiating. Interment follows in Salem, Glen Easton." (Note: Lewis Dale Holmes and Freda Holmes Gatts are stepbrother and stepsister of Eula. They are children of Lewis Holmes and second wife Latisha Blake Holmes.) According to the book "Descendents of James & Ruth Head Holmes & Allied Families, late 1700's to 1984", by Kathleen M. Sponsler, pub. Sponsler Pub. Co., Humestown, Iowa (1984), Eula never married.

Notes for William Edgar Johnson (b. 1879), son of Ezekiel J. Johnson: William ("Ed") is listed in the following Federal Census records: 1880 Marshall Co., WVa, Clay District, # A026; 1900 Marshall Co., WVa, Cameron District, #199/200; According to information given by Clarence Johnson on Edgar's Death Record, he was a retired church custodian, and was widowed. Parents were Maggie Jane Bush and Ezekiel John Johnson. Ed died 23 Sept. 1963, age 84, in Glendale, WVa., of coronary occlusion. According to the "Bonar Genealogy" by Dorothy Elizabeth Rine Brown, 1969, published by the Library of Congress, Cat. # 74-94685, "Ed Johnson was a steady, hard worker, on the farm, in the oil field, and at whatever work he found to support his family. He owned a modest home on Morton Ave., Moundsville, which faced the largest artificially-built mound in the world, the mound said to have been built by "Mound builders". For many years he was janitor of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church altho he was not Catholic; he belonged to the Protestant Church." (This information and dates were supplied by "GLB".) In the Marshall Co., WV, marriage records (Linda Fluharty's Marshall Co. web site), Book H, pg. 449, Olive was listed as Ollie B. Fish, age 26, born in Marshall Co., WV. Her residence was listed as Rosby's Rock, WV. Marriage date 04 May 1902. Ed was recorded as William E. Johnston, age 23, residence, Rosby's Rock, WV. Marshall Co., WVa., Courthouse: Death Records: Ollie B. Johnson, died 14 Nov. 1947, age 67 yrs, 7 mo, 6 days, in Moundsville of heart disease. Parents: J. E. Fish & Anna Lutes. She was a housewife. Consort: W. E. Johnson. In Wm. E. Johnson's will, Marshall Co., WV, Will Book 25, pg. 270, signed 17 Sept. 1963, and probated 05 Nov. 1963, Ed left all property to his children, Thelma D. Martin and Clarence Leroy Johnson. Notes for Charles Ezekiel Johnson (b. 1880), son of Ezekiel J. Johnson: Marshall Co., WVa, Courthouse: Birth Records: Charles' parents are listed as E. Johnson and M.J. Johnson. Birth record No. 1, pg. 153, filed 1880. In the 1910 Federal Census, Charles Ezekiel, age 29, and wife Bertha, age 23, live next to his father Ezekiel J. Johnson and wife Maggie. Charles is a laborer in the pottery. In the 1920 Federal Census, Charles was listed as a potter. On 06 October 1913, Charles and Bertha bought a parcel of land in the Cameron District, Marshall Co., W. Va. from J. N. Nichols. (Deed Book 140, Pg. 44) The property was next to the pottery and to Grave Creek. On 31 Jan. 1935, Charlie's father Ezekiel J. Johnson sold a 1/2 acre lot and house in Loudenville, W.

Va., to Charlie for $100 and an agreement to care for E. J. who reserved the right to occupy and control the property for his natural life. (Marshall Co. Deed Book 207, pp. 58-59.) E. J. died in 1941, and on 24 Jan. 1949, Charles and Bertha sold E. J. Johnson's property (2 parcels in Loudenville) to Russell and Mildred Strope for $10. (Marshall Co. Deed Book 260, pp. 405-406.) Obituaries- newspapers unidentified. "RETIRED POTTER, CALLED BY DEATH. Charles E. Johnson, 70, died at 5 o'clock this morning aat his home on Pennsylvania Avenue, Cameron, following a lengthy illness. He was born June 11, 1880, in Marshall County, a son of Ezekiel Johnson and Margaret Jane Johnson, and was a retired Pottery worker. Surviving are his wife, Mre. Bertha Martin Johnson; two children, Verne Johnson, at home, and Mrs. Robert Ross of Washington, Pa.; four grandchildren; a brother Edward Johnson of Moundsville, two sisters Mrs. James Howard of Loudenville, and Mrs. Elsie Conaway of Cadiz, O. The body was taken to the Antill funeral home and was to be returned to the late home today. Funeral services will be held at the late home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. A.M. Von Almen pastor of the Cameron Christian Church, in charge. Burial will be in the Rosemont Cemetery aat Rogersville, Pa." (Note: brother "Edward" should be "Edgar".) "BERTHA MARTIN JOHNSON, aged 99 years, of Akron, Ohio, formerly of Cameron, R.D. 3, WVa., died Monday, March 2, 1987, in Akron, after being ill for 10 days. She was born September 6, 1887, in Springhill Township, a daughter of James George Washington Martin and Mary Ellen Wilson Martin. Her husband, Charles Johnson, died in 1950. She was a homemaker and had worked several years as a practical nurse at the McConaughy Nursing Home in Cameron, WVa. She lived most of her life in Greene County and the Cameron area. For the past six months, she resided in Akron. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are a grandson, Robert Ross of Lawrence, Mass.; three granddaughters, Connie Ross of Akron, Bonnie VanOrden of New York, and Geraldine Abat of Virginia; 13 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Deceased are a son Verne Johnson; a daughter, Mildred Ross; five brothers; and a sister, Mattie Morris. Funeral services - Friday, March 6, 1987 at the Behm Funeral Home, Waynesburg, Pa.. Interment at the Rosemont Cemetery, Rogersville, Pa.. (Note: Spring Township is located in Greene Co., Pa.; The Church of Christ is located in Cameron, WVa.) Notes for Wylie Johnson (b. 1883), son of Ezekiel J. Johnson: In the Marshall County, WV, marriage records (Marshall Co. web site), Book K, Pg. 203, Wylie's name is given as Wiley B. Johnson. He was listed as age 23, born in Marshall Co., WVa. His residence was given as Viola, WV. Clara is listed as Clara Belle Murphy, age 18, born in Greene Co., Pa.. Her residence was listed as Loudenville, WVa.

Notes for Hazel Merle Johnson (b. 1908), daughter of Wylie Johnson: Obituary for Hazel Merle Johnson, personal correspondence from brother Glenn Johnson: (newspaper not identified) "Hazel Merle Messenger, 92 died 13 August 2000 on her birthday. She was born in Cameron, W.Va. and was the daughter of the late Wylie and Clara (Murphy) Johnson. She later moved to Spring Valley, N.Y., where she was employed by Lakeside School until her retirement in 1974. She moved to Jacksonville, Fla. at that time and lived there until coming to Fairfield Bay six years ago. She has been a resident of Indian Rock Nursing Home for the past one and a half years and

was a member of the Fairfield Bay Baptist Church and the Joy Sunday School class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Messenger, and sisters, Helen Jetter and Lois Vitello. She is survived by a brother, Glenn B. Johnson, of Greers Ferry and his wife, Phe. Grave side services will be at Cleburne County Memorial Gardens on August 16 at 11 A.M. with Rev. Ronny Waycaster officiating. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 10411 W. Marknam, Little Rock, and Fairfield Bay Church, P.O. Box 1029.

Notes for Elsie Delona Johnson (b. 1894), daughter of Ezekiel J. Johnson: According to the Probate Records, the administrator of Elsie's estate was Raymond Edwards. Her next of kin are listed as Niece Lois Vitello, niece H. Merle Messenger, and nephew Glen Johnson. Probate Records, Harrison Co. Courthouse, Cadiz, Ohio. Administrators Acct. Case 19356. Elsie's will (filed at the Harrison Co., Ohio, courthouse on 12 Jan. 1984, pp. 140,141, no book reference) leaves her estate equally divided to her niece Lois Vitello of Ozone Park, NY, her niece H. Merle Messenger of Jacksonville, Fla., and her nephew Glen Johnson of Middleburg, Ill.. Elsie's name appears on the cemetery stone for her first husband, William Melvin Courtright, in the Slonaker Cemetery, Greene Valley Rd., Aleppo Twp., Greene Co., Pa.. She was buried in the Cadiz Union Cemetery, Cadiz, Ohio, with her second husband, George Conoway. Notes for George Frederick Conaway: >From family collection: Obituary: "Conaway, George Frederick, 80, of RD 1, Cadiz died Monday at the Aspinwall Veterans Administration Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born May 19, 1891 in Bridgeport, the son of the late George and Laura Smith Conaway. He was a member of the East Market Street Church of Christ and the Cadiz American Legion. He was a retired farmer and was a veteran of World War 1. Surviving is his widow, Elsie. Friends received at the Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, after 2 P.M. Tuesday, where services will be held Wednesday at 2 P.M. with Evangelist Thomas Huff officiating. Interment in Cadiz Union Cemetery." Notes for Ruth Ann Arnold (b. 1917), daughter of Mary Ann Johnson Arnold: Ruth's Obituary : The Moundsville Echo, 05 Sept 1996: "Ruth Leek Died Tuesday. Ruth Ann Arnold Leek, 79, of Maryland Street, Wheeling, died Tuesday, Sept. 3, in Wheeling Hospital. She was a member of the Thomson United Methodist Church, Wheeling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer D., in 1983, her parents, George and Mary Ann Johnson Arnold; five brothers, Frank J., Albert G., Willaim A., Charles N., Loyd H.; two sisters, Grace Minor and Mary J. Arnold. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. George (Barbara) Edwards and Sharron Moffett, both of Wheeling, and Mrs. Jeffrey (Lois) Hercules of Benwood; a sister, Carol V. Arnold of Wheeling; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Friends received 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-0 p.m. Friday at McCoy-Crews Funeral Home, 44 15th St., Wheeling, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Ellen Carter officiating. Interment in Graysville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomson United Methodist Church, Wheeling." Notes for Raymond H. Johnson (b. abt. 1916), son of John Johnson: >From the Marshall Co., WV, Courthouse, Clerk of Courts: Will Book 50, pg. 389, probated 1988: "Will of Raymond H. Johnson of Proctor, WV" Raymond left a wooden wall clock to son Norman Johnson, an antique china closet to grand daughter Rebecca Johnson, and the household goods and

furnishings to his wife Betty L. Johnson. The remainder of the estate, both real and personal was left to his wife Betty L. Johnson during her natural lifetime, with the remainder after her death, to his son Norman Johnson. Wife Betty L. Johnson was appointed executor. Will was signed on 29 June 1987. Notes for Verne Johnson (b. 1911), son of Charles Ezekiel Johnson: Verne's Obituary ( provided by Eric Anderson on Linda Fluharty's Marshall Co.,WVa. web site); "Moundsville Daily Echo, Tuesday, May 31, 1983" "Verne Johnson, 71, of R.D. 3, Cameron, died Sunday in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glendale. He was a former policeman for Cameron and was a retired guard for the Moundsville penitentiary. Surviving are his mother, Bertha Martin Johnson of Cameron, a daughter Gerri Abat of Vienna, Va., four grandchildren, a great grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Charles E. Anderson and Sons Funeral Home, Cameron, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Interment will be in Oakmont cemetery, Rogersville, Pa., near Cameron." (NOTE: "Oakmont" cemetery should be "Rosemont" cemetery.) Second Obituary (family clipping - newspaper not identified): "Verne Johnson, 71, Cameron RD 3, W.Va., died Sunday, May 29, 1983, in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale, W.Va. He was born June 16, 1911, in Marshall County, W.Va., a son of Bertha Martin Johnson of Cameron and Charles Johnson. He was a retired guard at West Virginia State Penitentiary in Moundsville and at one time had been a member of the Cameron police force. Surviving in addition to his mother are a daughter Mrs. Jerri Abat of Vienna, Va.; four grandchildren; one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews." Notes for Mildred Johnson (b. 1913), daughter of Charles Ezekiel Johnson: Marshall Co.,WVa, Courthouse records: Birth Record No. 4, pg. 116, filed 1913. (Note: Error in this record: Mildred's name appears as "Mildred E. Johnson", but she had no middle name. Memorial Card: The Samuel P. Weaver Funeral Home, Waynesburg, Pa.: " In Memory of Mildred J. Ross Funeral Services: Friday, June 13, 1975 at 1:00 p.m. in the Samuel P. Weaver Funeral Home. Officiating Clergyman: Rev. Kenneth Thomas Pallbearers: John VanOrden, Calvin Winebrenner, Verne Johnson, William Pfaffle, William Swartz, James Robert Ross. Interment: Rosemont Cemetery, Rogersville, Pa." "Mildred J. Ross, of 1130 park Ave., Washington, died at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 1975, in her home. Her death was unexpected. She had been ill for the past few days. She was born December 14, 1913, at Cameron, WVa., a daughter of Bertha Martin Johnson, and the late Charles Johnson. Her husband, Robert L. Ross, died August 16, 1872. Mrs. Ross had resided in Washington for the past 35 years. She attended the Methodist Church and had been employed for 20 years as a secretary for the Cameradio Co., Pittsburgh. She was retired. Surviving in addition to her mother, Bertha Johnson are two daughters: Miss Connie Lee Ross, Akron, Ohio; Miss Bonnie Lou Ross, Nanuet, N.Y.; one son, James Robert Ross, Lawrence, Mass.; six grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and one brother, Verne Johnson, Cameron, WVa."