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William James Johnson

Birth	:	17 Dec 1789 Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	23 Sep 1845 Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Belleville Cemetery, Belleville, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.1422000, -77.4210500
Description	:	William James Johnson (James) was born 17 Dec 1789 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania and was christened 30 Apr 1790 in Old Hanover Chuch, Dauphin County Pennsylvania. He accompanied his parents from Pennsylvania to Cincinnati, Ohio when just 12 years old, and in 1801 to Warren County where William grew into manhood. He met Nancy Crain here whom he afterward married. James served in the War of 1812. He later spent time in Fountain County, Indiana farming and in 1836 made settlement in Monmouth, Illinois. The following year he accompanied his son William J.... Read More	William James Johnson (James) was born 17 Dec 1789 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania and was christened 30 Apr 1790 in Old Hanover Chuch, Dauphin County Pennsylvania. He accompanied his parents from Pennsylvania to Cincinnati, Ohio when just 12 years old, and in 1801 to Warren County where William grew into manhood. He met Nancy Crain here whom he afterward married. James served in the War of 1812. He later spent time in Fountain County, Indiana farming and in 1836 made settlement in Monmouth, Illinois. The following year he accompanied his son William J. to what is now Van Buren Co., Iowa. The 1890 Biographical Album of Jefferson and Van Buren Co's. Iowa, 1832 Register of Pioneer Settlers, Van Buren Co. lists settlement in Van Buren Co. as 1837. During the War of 1812, James had charge of ammunition at St. Mary's, Michigan, but he escaped and was able to reach his home in Ohio. He also worked on Canal in Miami River at Dayton, Ohio, but was a cooper by trade. The Johnsons first came to America and settled in Maryland, afterwards going to Pennsylvania and Ohio where their homestead was at Springboro. Margaret Johnson Willits was born on Clear Creek. William Johnson and his son, William James, came to Monmouth, Illinois from Fountain County, Indiana, in 1836 and left the family there and came to what is now Van Buren County, Iowa, then a part of the Wisconsin Territory. In the spring of 1837 they brought the family to near Bonaparte, later moving to town, where they lived the balance of their lives. He married Nancy CRAIN, daughter of William CRAIN and Mary SAWYER, on 11 Apr 1820 in Warren Co., OH. Nancy was born 21 Oct 1799 in OH. She died 9 Nov 1881 in Van Buren Co., IA and was buried in Bonaparte Cem., Bonaparte, Van Buren Co., IA. Moved with her parents to Warren Co., OH as a child. At the age of 19 she married William Johnson and they remained in Ohio about 10 years before moving to Fountain Co. Indiana, where they remained for seven years. After trying their fortunes in the far west, they moved to Van Buren Co., Iowa in the spring of 1837. Note: William Johnson was not related to Elizabeth Johnson Meeks.

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Where is William James Johnson's memorial?
William James Johnson's memorial is located at: Belleville Cemetery, Belleville, Hastings County, Canada.
When did William James Johnson death?
William James Johnson death on 23 Sep 1845 in Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William James Johnson's memorial?
Latitude: 44.1422000
Longitude: -77.4210500

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Nancy Crain Johnson

(1799 - 1881)

Siblings

Margaret Johnson Sturgeon

(1781 - 1853)

Children

William James Johnson

(1821 - 1909)

Mary Eliza Johnson George

(1824 - 1886)

Indiann McCord Johnson

(1830 - 1848)

Joseph Alexander Johnson

(1832 - 1886)

Sarah Caroline Johnson Christy

(1835 - 1933)

Harriet Agnes “Hattie” Johnson Whiteley

(1839 - 1888)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Belleville Cemetery
Belleville, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1422000, -77.4210500

2. Saint James Roman Catholic Cemetery
Belleville, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1429500, -77.4159100

3. St Mary Magdalene Churchyard
Cowden, Sevenoaks District, England
Coordinate: 44.1578673, -77.4105212

4. Post-Babcock Burying Ground
Ameliasburgh, Prince Edward County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1250310, -77.4084810

5. Saint Thomas' Anglican Church Cemetery
Belleville, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1653900, -77.3803840

6. St. Andrews Presbyterian
Belleville, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1667321, -77.3817509

7. Sons of Jacob Jewish Cemetery
Bayside, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1238750, -77.4841040

8. Hogle Pioneer Cemetery
Belleville, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1588640, -77.4982770

9. Canniff Mills Cemetery
Cannifton, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2065567, -77.3927821

10. Stone Church Cemetery
Sidney, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2090500, -77.4509700

11. Whites Cemetery
Bayside, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1125200, -77.5178800

12. Grove Cemetery
Ameliasburgh, Prince Edward County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0627300, -77.4324500

13. Elmwood Cemetery
Corbyville, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2301500, -77.4031200

14. Ketcheson Cemetery
Sidney, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2187000, -77.4874300

15. Longwell's Cemetery
Foxboro, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2324117, -77.4472189

16. Albury Church Cemetery
Albury, Prince Edward County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0822970, -77.5203270

17. Burrs Cemetery
Burr, Prince Edward County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0433040, -77.3755400

18. Foxboro Cemetery
Foxboro, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2497160, -77.4336660

19. Sine Cemetery
Quinte West, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2371940, -77.5065580

20. Rupert-Elliott Cemetery
Thurlow, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2320700, -77.3029600

21. Simond's Burying Ground Cemetery
Ameliasburgh, Prince Edward County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0168200, -77.4161700

22. Way Family Cemetery
Ameliasburgh, Prince Edward County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0168200, -77.4161700

23. Mountain View Cemetery
Mountain View, Prince Edward County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0168200, -77.4161700

24. Mount Evergreen Cemetery
Trenton, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1202500, -77.5987500