Eliza Johnson 1853-1902

JOHNSON, DANIELS

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 9/15/2017 at 09:04:18

16 September 1902 - The Tipton Advertiser

Eliza Johnson was born in slavery at Williamsburg, Missouri, August 16th, 1853. At the age of twelve, she with her race, was emancipated. She was married at the age of 13. A few years after marriage she moved to Fulton, Mo., then at the age of 25 came to Tipton, where she has since resided.

To her were given three children, namely: Laura, Lucy and Mary, now Mrs. Daniels. Lucy died March 3, 1889, Laura Oct. 25, 1891, leaving to mourn her Mary.

Her sickness was but of short duration. It became necessary to perform a surgical operation. Before passing through this ordeal she asked that she might be baptized, thus confessing her faith in Jesus.

She died on Saturday, Sept. 13, 1901, aged 49 years, 1 month. The funeral was held from her late residence in Tipton on Tuesday, Sept. 16th, conducted by Rev. F. P. Shaffer, a large number being present in sympathy, showing the esteem in which she was held by them.