Name |
John Johnson |
Birth |
abt 1600, Herne, Kent, England |
Death |
30 Sep 1659, Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts |
Burial |
Eustis St., Cemetery, Boston, Massachusetts |
Father |
Esq. Isaac Johnson |
Mother |
Lady Arabella Fiennes (~1569-1630) |
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Spouses |
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Margaret Heath |
Birth |
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts |
Death |
9 Jun 1655, Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts |
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Notes for John Johnson |
Sources of information: Hist of Woodstock by Bowen, Vol 7 pp 147-148 Fam. of Royal Descent p. 85 New Eng. Hist and gen. Rec. Vol LXXV, 1921, p. 236 Lora Hancock of Mesa, Az.
John Johnson sailed with the Winthrop Fleet in 1630 from England. He was constable of Roxbury 1630-32. Founder of Roxbury Church. He kept a tavern in Roxbury street and was a man of esteem and influence. Member of embro Parliament 1632. Helped lay out south part of town. Member of ancient and honorable artillery co. He was clerk from 1638-1640 and surveyor general of arms and ammunition from 1641-1649. Received grant 300 acres of land for services. Industrious and faithful man of distinction and property.
unless other wise noted all of this information was gedcomed from Mr. Ralph R. Cluff, 340 Arnwood, Medford, OR 97501 and all information above this note also came from him. |
Notes for Margaret (Spouse 1) |
OTHER ODINANCE DATA: B = 15 May 1924
unless other wise noted all of this information was gedcomed from Mr. Ralph R. Cluff, 340 Arnwood, Medford, OR 97501 and all information above this note also came from him. |
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