Johnson, Peter John (1859-1940)

JOHNSON, SAMUELSON, ESSIG, ESLICK, ESSICK

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Date: 12/12/2020 at 10:52:04

Stanhope Observer
March 14, 1940

Peter J. Johnson Dies at Rural Home

Peter J. Johnson, 80, a long time resident of this community, died at his farm home six miles south of town at 1 o'clock this morning. The cause of his death was due to complications of old age. He had been ill since September. He was born at Uppsala, Sweden, Sept. 17, 1859, and came to the United States fifty-seven years ago. He settled near Stratford and fifty years ago settled on his present farm where he has lived since that time.

He was married to Emma Samuelson at Boone in 1884. His wife, three sons and two daughters survive him. The sons are Cecil, of Fonda, Chester, of Boone, and Walter at home. The daughters are Mrs. Nels Johnson of Carroll, Mrs. Harold Essig of Pocahontas. There are ten grandchildren. One son and one daughter preceded him in death.

Mr. Johnson was one of those rugged settlers of the Swedish migration who developed our community. A man of upright character and a good neighbor, held in high respect by all who knew him.

Mr. Johnson's funeral under the supervision of Foster's at Webster City, will be held Saturday afternoon at South Marion church. Rev. Murray Duncan will preach the sermon. Services will be held at 1:30 at the house and 2:30 at the church with burial in South Marion cemetery.

Stratford Courier
March 21, 1940

Obituary

Peter J. Johnson

Funeral services for Peter J. Johnson were conducted in the South Marion Methodist church by the Rev. Murphy Duncan Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, following a prayer service in the home, six miles south of Stanhope at 1:45 o'clock. The Rev. Mr. Duncan used for his text, Romans 6:23, "The gift of God is eternal through Jesus Christ our Lord." Music was furnished by A.J. and Miss Pearl Swedlund, who sang, "Some Day," "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "Beautiful River." Interment was in the South Marion cemetery with the following pallbearers: J.C. Mott, G.A. Lundquist, Bert Mathre, Fred Rollins, Chris Lutjen, Oscar Erickson.

Peter J. Johnson was born in Sweden, Sept. 17, 1859 and died in his farm home south of Stanhope, March 14, 1940, at the age of 80 years, 5 months, 26 days.

He was united in marriage with Miss Emma Samuelson in Boone on April 28, 1884 and to this union seven children were born, four sons and three daughters. One daughter and a son have preceded him in death. Left to mourn his death are: his bereaved wife, three sons and two daughters. They are: Cecil, of Fonda; Chester, of Boone; Walter, of Stanhope; Mrs. Nels Johnson, of Carroll, Mrs. Harold Eslick, of Pocahontas. He also leaves ten grandchildren and many others who were bound to him by friendship.

It was in the early day of his manhood that he caught the vision of the opportunities offered to all who dare make the adventure to the republic of the United States. Thus, when 24 years old, in 1883, he came to America, secured work on a farm and founded a home here. For more than fifty years he had lived on his own farm.

Having reached the sunset years of life, the body which had known so much toil began to weaken until the infirmities incident to old age caused him to take to his bed and eventually to pass from this life.

Boone News Republican
March 26, 1940

PETER JOHNSON FUNERAL RITES AT SO. MARION

Deceased Was Native of Sweden and Came to U.S. in 1881. Was Father of Seven.

Funeral services for Peter J. Johnson were conducted in the South Marion Methodist church by the Rev. Murphy Duncan Saturday afternoon, March 16, at 2:30 o'clock, following a prayer service in the home, six miles south of Stanhope at 1:45 o'clock. The Rev. Mr. Duncan used as his text, Romans 6:23, "The gift of God is eternal through Jesus Christ Our Lord."

Music was furnished by A.J. and Miss Pearl Swedlund, who sang, "Some Day," "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "Beautiful River." Interment was in the South Marion cemetery with the following pallbearers: J.C. Mott, G.A. Lundquist, Bert Mathre, Fred Rollins, Chris Lutjen, Oscar Erickson.

Born in Sweden

Peter J. Johnson was born in Sweden, Sept. 17, 1849 [1859] and died in his farm home, south of Stanhope, March 14, 1940, at the age of 80 years, 5 months, 26 days.

He was united in marriage with Miss Emma Samuelson in Boone on April 28, 1884 and to this union seven children were born, four sons and three daughters. One daughter and a son have preceded him in death. Left to mourn his death are: the bereaved wife, three sons and two daughters. They are Cecil of Fonda; Chester of Boone; Walter of Stanhope; Mrs. Nels Johnson of Carroll; Mrs. Harold Essick of Pocahontas. He also leaves ten grandchildren and many others who were bound to him by friendship.

To U.S. In '81

It was to the early day of his manhood that he caught the vision of the opportunities offered to all who dare make the adventure to the republic of the United States. Thus, when 24 years old, in 1881, he came to America, secured work on a farm and founded a home here. For more than 50 years he had lived on his own farm.

Having reached the sunset years of life, the body which had known so much toil began to weaken until the infirmities incident to old age caused him to take to his bed and eventually to pass from this life.

[all three obituaries spelled his daughter's name differently - according to his wife's obituary I think Essick is the correct spelling]