I am researching the William Laban JOHNSON family of VA, KY, MO, and IA. William Laban JOHNSON was born in VA about 1770. I do not know the exact date, location or parent's names. I do not know his spouse's name, but she was also born in VA according to Census data. I do know that he had at least one son, William Maxwell JOHNSON who was b. b. 22 May 1799 in Kentucky; d. 29 Dec 1883 in Mills Co., Iowa. I do not what county he was born in. He married Sarah Long. She was b. 26 Mar 1799 in Maryland; d. 12 Sep 1881 in Mills Co., Iowa. I do not know where in Maryland and I do not know her parent's names. I do not know their wedding date.

It appears that William Maxwell JOHNSON's mother died in (probably) KY and William Laban JOHNSON remarried. I do not know his second spouse's name. They all ended up in MO where William Maxwell JOHNSON's step sisters were born (according to census data). I do not know when William Laban JOHNSON died or for sure where. Probably MO.

Here's what I do know:

Generation 1

Father: William Laban JOHNSON b. abt 1770 in Virginia

Mother: b. in Virginia

Children Spouse 1:
1. William Maxwell b. 22 May 1799 in Kentucky; d. 29 Dec 1883 in Mills Co., Iowa

Children Spouse 2:
1. Katherine W. “Kitty” b. abt 1827; m. 2 Jan 1851 Pettis Co., MO Christopher C. STRINGFIELD
2. Mahala Francis (Fannie) JOHNSON b. bet 1834 and 1838 in MO; m. William DONNER 27 Nov 1864 in Mills Co., IA


Notes:
Pettis Co., MO was formed from Cooper and Saline Co. in Jan 1833.

According to his son’s obit, he married twice, “…his half-sisters, Mrs. Wm. Donner and Mrs. Chas. Stringfield.”

Generation 2

Father: William Maxwell JOHNSON b. 22 May 1799 in Kentucky; d. 29 Dec 1883 in Mills Co., Iowa

Mother: Sarah LONG b. 26 Mar 1799 in Maryland; d. 12 Sep 1881 in Mills Co., Iowa

Children:
1. Joseph J. b. 21 Jul 1822 in Kentucky; d. 9 Aug 1895 in Malvern, Mills Co., Iowa
2. William R.

Notes:
From: http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/14130822/person/204730815

• William Johnson
• Birth 1799 in Kentucky, USA
• Death

SPOUSE & CHILDREN
•
• Sarah
1799 –
•
• Joseph J Johnson
1823 –

From: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?rank=1&new=1&...

U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 about William M. Johnson
Name: William M. Johnson
Gender: Male
Birth Place: KY
Birth Year: 1793
Spouse Name: Sarah Long
Spouse
Birth Place: MD
Spouse Birth Year: 1799
Number Pages: 1


From: http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/o/e/F-Goebel-FL...

Unrelated so far, but the use of “Laban” as a middle name an that they ended up in Pettis Co., MO is a coincidence:

“Rebecca Stinson Scott, born 1809 in Barren Co., Kentucky; died 1894 in Pettis Co., MO; married
(1) John O'Bannon; born 2 Jan 1805 in KY; died 1 Sep 1828 in Pettis Co., MO; married (2) James Laban Johnson;
died Unknown.”

From: http://cooper.mogenweb.org/Cemeteries/PLEASANT_GREEN_METHODI...

Could be related:

“Old Pleasant Green Methodist Church Cemetery
Johnson James Laban; Lot 304-I2, charter member of Pleasant Green Church; husband of RebeccaStinson née Scott (O’Bannon) Johnson
Johnson Laban; born 1796 in Kentucky; husband of Lucy née Cockrell Johnson; died by 1939; charter member of Pleasant Green Methodist Church; probable burial

From: http://www.archive.org/stream/vitalrecordsofho00holl/vitalre...

HOLLISTON (Massachusetts) MARRIAGES. 267

SHEPARD (see Shepherd), Hannah C. of Hopkinton, and George Leland, int. Dec. 12, 1823.
Lucian B., 22, boot maker, of Westboro, s. Pliny and Colistia, and Clarissa C. Bellows, 19, d. Asa F. and E., Nov. 8, 1848. [Clara H., C.R.2.]
Lucy of Holden, and Laban Johnson, int. Mar. 24, 1796.

From: http://iagenweb.org/boards/mills/obituaries/index.cgi?review...

William Johnson
JOHNSON, DONNER, STRINGFIELD, ST CLAIRE
Posted By: Jeffrey L Wiatt (email)
Date: 3/1/2010 at 08:39:48
The Malvern Leader
3 January 1884
GONE TO REST. -- Mr. William Johnson departed this life Saturday, December 29, at the residence of his son, J. J. Johnson, of Center township. Deceased was born in Kentucky, and would have completed his 85th year had he lived till next May. He had resided in this county continuously since 1856, and was widely known and thoroughly respected for his many sterling qualities. His immediate relatives here are his sons, J. J. and W. R. Johnson, and his half-sisters, Mrs. Wm. Donner and Mrs. Chas. Stringfield. A peculiarly sad feature connected with the death and burial of Mr. Johnson was the absence of his son, W. R., who was in Missouri on a business trip, and whose whereabouts could not be ascertained. The funeral services were largely attended, and were conducted by Rev. J. F. St. Claire, at 2 o'clock on Monday.
From: http://iagenweb.org/boards/mills/obituaries/index.cgi?review...

Wm. Donner’s obit names his wife as “Miss Francis M. Johnson, of Hills, Iowa.”


From: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?rank=1&new=1&...

1880 United States Federal Census about W.M. Johnson
Name: W.M. Johnson
Home in 1880: Center, Mills, Iowa
Age: 81
Estimated birth year: abt 1799
Birthplace: Kentucky
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Sarah Johnson
Father's birthplace: Virginia
Mother's birthplace: Virginia
Neighbors: View others on page

Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Cannot read/write:

Blind:

Deaf and dumb:

Otherwise disabled:

Idiotic or insane:
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Household Members: Name Age
W.M. Johnson
81
Sarah Johnson
86
Mary Allensworth
54



From: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?rank=1&new=1&...

Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925 about William Johnson
Name: William Johnson
Birth Year: abt 1799
Birth Place: Kentucky
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Census Date: 1856
Residence State: Iowa
Residence County: Mills
Locality: Silver Creek
Roll: IA_62
Line: 28
Family Number: 17
Neighbors: View others on page

Household Members: Name Age
William Johnson
57
Sarah Johnson
57
Wm R Johnson
22
Sarah M Johnson
15




From: “The History of Pettis County, Missouri: including an authentic history of ...” By I. MacDonald Demuth:

“Early Settlers…..Wm. Johnson came in 1834, and is now in Iowa….”




Generation 3

Father: Joseph J. JOHNSON b. 21 Jul 1822 in Kentucky; d. 9 Aug 1895 in Malvern, Mills Co., Iowa; m. 21 Aug 1845 in Pettis Co., MO

Mother: Nancy RAINS b. 30 Dec 1828 in Missouri; d. 27 Sep 1907 in Malvern, Mills Co., Iowa; parents: Henry and Mary HIERONYMUS RAINS.

Children:
1. William Laban b. 21 Dec 1846 in Goplin, Pettis Co., Missouri; d. 17 May 1907 in Malvern, Mills Co., Iowa
2. Elizabeth A. b. 1850
3. Salina Catherine b. 1852
4. Sarah R. b. 1855
5. James H. b. 1857
6. John E. b. 1859
7. Martha b. 1865
8. Jesse b. 1867


Notes:
From: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?rank=1&new=1&...

Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925 about William L Johnson
Name: William L Johnson
Birth Year: abt 1847
Birth Place: Missouri
Gender: Male
Census Date: 1856
Residence State: Iowa
Residence County: Mills
Locality: Silver Creek
Roll: IA_62
Line: 35
Family Number: 5
Neighbors: View others on page

Household Members: Name Age
Joseph J Johnson
33
Nancy Johnson
26
William L Johnson
9
Elizabeth A Johnson
6
Salina C Johnson
4
Sarah R Johnson
1



From: http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/18093281/person/605355897?ssr...=

• Joseph J. JOHNSON
• Birth 1823 in Kentucky
• Death

• 1823
• Birth
Kentucky
•
• 1845
21 Aug
Age: 22
• Marriage to Nancy Raines
Pettis Co., Missouri

SPOUSE & CHILDREN
•
• Nancy Raines
1828 – 1908

• Nancy Raines
• Birth 29 Dec 1828 in Missouri
• Death 1908

From: http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/14130822/person/186972021?ssr...=

• Joseph J Johnson
• Birth 1823 in Kentucky, United States
• Death

• 1823
• Birth
Kentucky, United States
• 5 source citations
• 1850
Age: 27
• Residence
District 68, Pettis, Missouri
• 1 source citation
• 1860
Age: 37
• Residence
Silvercreek, Mills, Iowa, United States
Post office is Glenwood. Value of farm is $3000, and personal property of $1000
• 1 source citation
• 1870
Age: 47
• Residence
Silver Creek, Mills, Iowa, United States
• 1 source citation
• 1880
Age: 57
• Residence
Silver Creek, Mills, Iowa, United States
• 1 source citation
• 1895
Age: 72
• Residence
Silver Creek, Mills, Iowa
• 1 source citation

PARENTS

•
• William Johnson
1799 –
•
• Sarah
1799 –

Show siblings
SPOUSE & CHILDREN
•
• Nancy
1830 –
•
• Salina Catherine Johnson
1852 – 1941

From: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1850usfedcenan...

1850 United States Federal Census about Joseph Johnson
Name: Joseph Johnson
Age: 27
Estimated birth year: abt 1823
Birth Place: Kentucky
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): District 68, Pettis, Missouri
Family Number: 305
Household Members: Name Age
Joseph Johnson
27
Nancy Johnson
21
Wm L Johnson
3
Elizabeth A Johnson
0




From: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1860usfedcenan...

1860 United States Federal Census about J J Johnson
Name: J J Johnson
Age in 1860: 38
Birth Year: abt 1822
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1860: Silvercreek, Mills, Iowa
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View image

Household Members: Name Age
J J Johnson
38
Nancy Johnson
31
Wm L Johnson
13
Elizabeth Johnson
11
Eilina C Johnson
9
Sarah R Johnson
5
James H Johnson
3
John E Johnson
1



From: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1870usfedcen&a...

1870 United States Federal Census about Joseph Johnson
Name: Joseph Johnson
Birth Year: abt 1822
Age in 1870: 48
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1870: Silver Creek, Mills, Iowa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View image

Post Office: Malvern
Household Members: Name Age
Joseph Johnson
48
Nancy Johnson
42
William Johnson
22
Elizabeth Johnson
20
Selina Johnson
18
Sarah Johnson
15
James Johnson
13
John Johnson
11
Martha Johnson
5
Jesse Johnson
3




From: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1880usfedcen&a...

1880 United States Federal Census about J.J. Johnson
Name: J.J. Johnson
Home in 1880: Center, Mills, Iowa
Age: 57
Estimated birth year: abt 1823
Birthplace: Kentucky
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Nancy Johnson
Father's birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's birthplace: Maryland
Neighbors: View others on page

Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Cannot read/write:

Blind:

Deaf and dumb:

Otherwise disabled:

Idiotic or insane:
View image

Household Members: Name Age
J.J. Johnson
57
Nancy Johnson
50
M.E. Johnson
15
Jesse Johnson
13
Ida Sinnons
5
Wm. Cook
22



From: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=iastatecen1895...

Iowa State Census, 1895 about Joseph Johnson
Name: Joseph Johnson
Age: 73
Race: White
Birthplace: Kentucky
Residence: Silver Creek, Mills


From: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?rank=1&new=1&...

Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002 about Joseph J Johnson
Name: Joseph J Johnson
Marriage Date: 21 Aug 1845
Marriage County: Pettis
Spouse Name: Nancy Rans


From: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?rank=1&new=1&...

Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925 about Joseph J Johnson
Name: Joseph J Johnson
Birth Year: abt 1823
Birth Place: Kentucky
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Census Date: 1856
Residence State: Iowa
Residence County: Mills
Locality: Silver Creek
Roll: IA_62
Line: 33
Family Number: 5
Neighbors: View others on page

Household Members: Name Age
Joseph J Johnson
33
Nancy Johnson
26
William L Johnson
9
Elizabeth A Johnson
6
Salina C Johnson
4
Sarah R Johnson
1



From: http://iagenweb.org/mills/vr/marriage/m80-85/85mgsp52.htm

Marriage Records Mills Co., IA
Groom, residence, occupation
Bride, residence Age, birthplace
Number of marriage Father
Mother Date of marriage
Place & Witness
JOHNSON, Ella 21 years Joseph Johnson Jennie Johnson
Malvern Malvern Nancy Rains




Generation 4

Father: William Laban JOHNSON b. 21 Dec 1846 in Goplin, Pettis Co., Missouri; d. 17 May 1907 in Malvern, Mills Co., Iowa

Mother: Phoebe Arminda (or Armanda) MADDY b. 26 Aug 1875 in Marion Co., IA; d. 25 Apr 1943 in Malvern, Mills Co., IA; parents: Levi and Mary Jane HAMILTON MADDY

Children:
1. Laban Leo b. 27 Feb 1900 in Malvern, Mills Co., IA; d. 16 Oct 1964 in Iowa


Notes:
From: http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/18004327/person/590497541

• Leabon W. Johnson
• Birth ABT DEC 1847 in Missouri
• Death
• 1847
Dec
• Birth
Missouri
• 2 source citations
• 1899
ABT
Age: 52
• Marriage to Phoebe A
SPOUSE & CHILDREN
•
• Phoebe A
1875 –
•
• Phoebe A
• Birth ABT AUG 1875 in Indiana
• Death

• 1875
Aug
• Birth
Indiana
• 2 source citations
• 1899
ABT
Age: 24
• Marriage to Leabon W. Johnson
Iowa?
•
•
• Fact
She is Joe's step mother accoding to 1900 census they got married in 1899
• 1 source citation


• William Joseph Johnson
1886 – 1965
•
• Lebon L. Johnson
1900 –

From: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?rank=1&new=1&...

1910 United States Federal Census about Laban L Johnson
Name: Laban L Johnson
Age in 1910: 10
Estimated birth year: abt 1900
Birthplace: Iowa
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Birth Place: Missouri
Mother's name: Minnie Johnson
Mother's Birth Place: Iowa
Home in 1910: Malvern, Mills, Iowa
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Neighbors: View others on page

Household Members: Name Age
Minnie Johnson
35
Laban L Johnson
10
Albert E Johnson
8



From: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?rank=1&new=1&...

Iowa State Census, 1895 about William L. Johnson
Name: William L. Johnson
Age: 48
Race: White
Birthplace: Missouri
Residence: Silver Creek, Mills


From: http://iagenweb.org/mills/history/MH-05-09.htm

“Death
W.L. Johnson, better known to us as Laban Johnson dies today, May 17th, at his Malvern home.”
From: http://iagenweb.org/mills/bios/1901/J-K2.htm

JOHNSON, WILLIAM R.
William Riley Johnson, who is now efficiently serving as trustee of Silver Creek township, is one of the most practical and enterprising agriculturists of Mills county, where he owns and operates a valuable and highly improved farm. His possessions have all been acquired through his own well-directed efforts, and as the result of his consecutive endeavor he has won a place among the substantial citizens of the community.
Mr. Johnson was born in Pettis county, Missouri, August 31, 1833, his parents being William M. and Sarah (Long) Johnson, natives of Kentucky and Maryland respectively. In 1856 the family came to Mills county, Iowa, and settled in Silver Creek township, where the father made his home until called to his final rest at the age of eighty-three years. Of their four children our subject is now the only survivor, though three reached years of maturity, married and reared families of their own. Our subject's paternal grandfather was William L. Johnson. He belonged to an old Kentucky family. In that state the grandmother died, but her husband's death occurred in Missouri.
On the home farm in Missouri William R. Johnson passed the days of his boyhood and youth, and acquired his education in the district schools of the neighborhood. He accompanied his parents on their removal to Mills county, Iowa, and remained with them until thirty-two years of age. On attaining his majority he continued to work on the farm for three years, and later was employed as a sawmill tender and carpenter for twelve years.
In 1865 Mr. Johnson married Miss Elizabeth Sloneker, a native of Iowa, and to them were born two children, namely: Alonzo, who is now engaged in mercantile business in Oregon; and Jennie, who married Sherman Hickson and has three children. The parents of Mrs. Johnson were born in Pennsylvania, and in 1852 came to Mills county, where both died, the father at the age of sixty-five years, the mother at the age of seventy-one. After his marriage Mr. Johnson located upon his present farm, his first home being a little shanty fourteen by eighteen feet, in which he lived from 1865 until 1873, when he erected his present comfortable and substantial residence. His first purchase consisted of seventy-five acres of land, only ten acres of which had been broken, but being a man of tireless energy and industrious habits, the entire tract was soon placed under cultivation and is now one of the best improved farms of Silver Creek township. As his financial resources have increased, he has added to his landed possessions until he now has two hundred and forty-eight acres, a part of which he rents. In connection with general farming he has also successfully engaged in stock-raising. His place is conveniently located, his pretty country seat being not more than one mile from Malvern.
Mr. Johnson has for many years been identified with the Mills County Central Fair Association, and has been one of its most active and influential workers. For a quarter of a century he has occupied one or another of its official positions, and in 1899 was elected its president, in which capacity he is now serving. Although reared a Democrat, his father being a supporter of that party, he has always affiliated with the Republican party since casting his first presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln, and has been an active worker in its conventions. He attends the Christian church, of which his wife is an earnest and consistent member, and is an upright, honorable man who commands the respect and confidence of all with whom he comes in contact either in business or social life.






Generation 5

Father: Laban Leo JOHNSON b. 27 Feb 1900 in Malvern, Mills Co., IA; d. 16 Oct 1964; m. 29 Jun 1939

Mother: Gladys Louise MCDOWELL b. 16 Oct 1906; parents: Harry E. and Tillie Clara Amanda DIETRICH MCDOWELL.

Children:
1. Janice

Notes:
From: http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/16073342/person/800576568

• Gladys Louise McDowell
• Birth 16 Oct 1906
• Death


• Harry E McDowell
•
• Tillie Clara Amanda Dietrich
1883 – 1962

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SPOUSE & CHILDREN
•
• Laban Leo Johnson

From: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?rank=1&new=1&...

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 about Laban Leo Johnson
Name: Laban Leo Johnson
County: Mills
State: Iowa
Birth Date: 27 Feb 1900
Race: White
FHL Roll Number: 1643154
DraftBoard: 0
Age:

Occupation:

Nearest Relative:

Height/Build:

Color of Eyes/Hair:

Signature:
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From: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?rank=1&new=1&...

1900 United States Federal Census about Laban L Johnson
Name: Laban L Johnson
Home in 1900: Malvern, Mills, Iowa
[Malvern, Mills, Iowa]
Age: 3/12
Birth Date: Feb 1900
Birthplace: Iowa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relationship to head-of-house: Son
Father's name: Laban W Johnson
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's name: Phoebe A Johnson
Mother's Birthplace: Iowa
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: View on Image

Neighbors: View others on page

Household Members: Name Age
Laban W Johnson
53
Phoebe A Johnson
24
William Jos Johnson
14
Laban L Johnson
3/12




From: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?rank=1&new=1&...

1920 United States Federal Census about Leo L Johnson
Name: Leo L Johnson
Home in 1920: Malvern, Mills, Iowa
Age: 19
Estimated birth year: abt 1901
Birthplace: Iowa
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Birth Place: Missouri
Mother's name: Minnie Johnson
Mother's Birth Place: Iowa
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Sex: Male
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page

Household Members: Name Age
Minnie Johnson
44
Leo L Johnson
19
Albert E Johnson
17
Dennis E White
34



From: http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/18004327/person/590497542?ssr...=

• Lebon L. Johnson
• Birth ABT FEB 1900 in Malvern, Mills, Iowa
• Death
Family Members
PARENTS

•
• Leabon W. Johnson
1847 –
•
• Phoebe A
1875 –

From: http://www.20000-names.com/male_l_names.htm
1. LABAN (לָבָן): Hebrew name meaning "white." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Rachel and Leah.
Laban
Biblical name of the father of Rachel and Leah, from the Hebrew word lavan, meaning white

Worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps, sometime in the 1930s.

From: http://iagenweb.org/mills/bios/1901/J-K2.htm

Unrelated as far as I can tell.

JOHNSON, THOMAS J.
Thomas J. Johnson is one of the honored veterans of the Civil war who upon the field of battle wore the blue and loyally aided in the defense of the Union. He is now a representative of the farming interests of Mills county, Iowa, and is a citizen of worth, enjoying the high regard of many friends. He was born on the 6th of June, 1827, in Montgomery county, Kentucky, and is a son of Hugh and Sarah (Knox) Johnson, both of whom were natives of the same state. He is of Scotch and German lineage and is descended from good old Revolutionary stock, for in both branches of the family are found those who aided the colonies in their struggle for independence. Hugh Johnson, the paternal grandfather, was a native of North Carolina, and at an early day in the development of Kentucky removed to the "dark and bloody ground," where he served as a soldier under General Wing. He also aided in opening up that state to civilization and in performing the arduous task of laying the foundation for its future prosperity and progress. Both he and his wife lived to an advanced old age. On the maternal side the ancestry of the family can be traced back to George Knox, the great-grandfather of our subject, who served as chief of artillery with George Washington throughout the Revolutionary war. He lived to be a very old man. The father of our subject died in Kentucky, at the age of seventy-three years, and the mother passed away in the same state, after attaining the very advanced age of eighty years. She was an own cousin of Mrs. Jefferson Davis.
Thomas J. Johnson spent the days of his boyhood and youth in the Blue Grass state, remaining in his parents home and assisting in the work of the farm. On attaining his majority he began farming on his own account, and his practical experience in that line well fitted him for the duties which thus devolved upon him. After renting land for some time he purchased a farm with his savings of former years, and as a companion and helpmeet on life's journey he chose Miss Mary Hall, their marriage being celebrated on the 18th of October, 1843. The lady was a daughter of Brazer and Sarah (Hammonds) Hall, both of whom were natives of Alabama. Her paternal grandfather was Major Hall, who won his title by his service in the war of the Revolution. Her maternal grandfather was also a soldier in the struggle for independence, and both lived to a ripe old age.
Mr. Johnson continued his farming operations in Kentucky until the time of the Civil war, when he aided in the preservation of the Union which his ancestors had assissted in establishing. At the beginning of the trouble he gave his influence on the side of the national government at Washington and throughout the period of hostilities he served with the Twenty-fourth Kentucky Regiment of Infantry, being mustered in at Lexington. He participated in many of the most hotly contested engagements of the war. He was severely wounded in the siege of Knoxville, a large buckshot and three other shots were imbedded in his hip and carried away a large portion of the pelvic bone. He was afterward wounded by the concussion of a cannonball and had to remain in the hospital for about six months before he was able to take up his duties. In 1865 he was mustered out, and with a very creditable war record he returned to his home.
In 1883 Mr. Johnson came with his family to Iowa, taking up his abode in Mills county, where he has since made his home. He has valuable farming interests, being today the owner of two hundred and twenty-one acres of rich land, which is under a high state of cultivation, the productive soil yielding excellent harvests. Upon the place are all the modern accessories and conveniences of the model farm of the twentieth century, and the neat and thrifty appearance indicates the careful supervision of an enterprising owner. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson has been blessed with seven children, and with the exception of Sarah, the fourth in order of birth, all are yet living, the others being Henry, who has been engaged in running the home farm; Alice, now the wife of John Allen; Hugh, who is at home; Elizabeth, the wife of Philip Allen; Lucy; now the wife of J. C. Buckingham; Clara, who married Ed DeLashmutt; and W. M., who completes the family. Mr. Johnson has given his children good educational privileges, thus fitting them for life's practical and responsible duties. The cause of education has ever found in him a warm friend, and he has done effective service in its behalf while serving as school director. He filled that position for a number of years, and is now school treasurer. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity, and in his political affiliations he is a Republican, exercising his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of that party. His has been a busy and useful life, and at all times, he has been found as true to the duties of citizenship as when he followed the old flag upon the battlefields of the south.