William R. Johnson

JOHNSON, RAY

Posted By: Diane (email)
Date: 3/6/2002 at 21:26:10

William R. Johnson is one of the arrivals of 1869, and resides on section 11. His father, Rob Johnson, was a native of Pennsylvania; his mother was formerly Margaret Ray. They were married in Philadelphia, and lived at Schuylkill Falls, near that city, for many years, his father doing business in Philadelphia. He died there about 1864. His mother came here with her family in 1869, and purchased the farm on section 11, which is now owned by the subject of our sketch. His mother, Margaret Johnson, had four children, two of whom are living – William R., and John R. One son – Jerome, died in Philadelphia, and the other – Joseph, died here.
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Source: History of Butler and Bremer Counties, Iowa
Union Publishing Co., Springfield, IL, 1883
Page: 681