of Tuscarawas County, Ohio · from Ireland · documented from the public record
The family in the record
James C. Johnson b. 1831
parentsSamuel Johnson & Ellen Richey
James C. Johnson⚭ Jane McCoy
childrenJohn Johnson · James Johnson · Nancy Johnson · William Johnson · Mary Johnson · Margret Johnson · Joseph Johnson · Ellen Johnson · Lizzie Johnson
Source: Portrait and Biographical Record of Tuscarawas County, Ohio
Their story
What the record says
Born March 1, 1831 in Ireland.
Came to America Nov 9, 1852.
Boiler-maker.
Foreman in boiler department at Dennison (Pan Handle Railroad shops).
Son of Samuel and Ellen (Richey) Johnson.
Married Nov 29, 1852 to Jane McCoy, a native of Ireland.
Twelve children born, eight living: John (merchant), James (boiler shop), Nancy (wife of James Tweed, brakeman), William (boiler shops), Mary and Margret (twins), Joseph, Ellen.
Lizzie (married) is deceased.
Democrat, Mason, Presbyterian.
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