4. Benjamin Johnson and Margery
Benjamin Johnson and Margery
The parents of this Benjamin and Margery are unknown.
[Lorrand 1972 - Descended from Alexander Johnston's son Edward Johnson & Elizabeth Walker]
[Lorrand 1988 - Descended from William Johnson & Sarah Massie's son William Johnson & Mary]
Benjamin Johnson and his wife Margery along with John Johnson and his wife Elizabeth Massie all first appeared in the Henrico Monthly Meeting in 1721/1722. They were neighbors and their family members attended the marriages and other events for the other family. It is likely that they were either siblings or very close cousins.
DNA results show that the descendants of Gideon are closely related to the other clusters in the Olive group.
The parents of Benjamin are uncertain and there is no definitive proof the Gideon is Benjamin's son. I am showing the entire family for Benjamin because there are a few circumstantial ties. Y-DNA test(s) from other known sons of Benjamin are needed.
Benjamin Johnson and Margery
He was on 4 May 1720 or 2 Jul 1720 at Henrico Monthly Meeting in Henrico, Virginia, British America. 1720, 2, 4. Benjamin Johnson appointed to attend marriage of Andrew Crew; first time name appeared in these records. (Henrico Monthly Meeting, Encyclopedia of Quaker Genealogy, William Wade Hinshaw)
1721/22, 1, 1.Benjamin Johnson and John Johnson contributed 20 shillings each toward the building a Monthly Meeting house near White Oak Swamp. (Henrico Monthly Meeting, Encyclopedia of Quaker Genealogy, William Wade Hinshaw) Note: The White Oak Swamp Meeting was in Henrico Co., VA.
1721/22, 11, 6. John Johnson and Benjamin Johnson and their wives appointed to serve on a committee. (Henrico Monthly Meeting, Encyclopedia of Quaker Genealogy, William Wade Hinshaw)
1723, 5, 7. Benjamin Johnson shown to be a member of the Swamp Particular Meeting, Hanover Co. (Henrico Monthly Meeting, Encyclopedia of Quaker Genealogy, William Wade Hinshaw) Note: The Swamp Meeting was in Hanover Co., VA. John Johnson was first found in the Henrico records when he was chosen overseer of the Swamp Meeting on 1719,4, 6.
1723-1726, Both John Johnson and Benjamin Johnson were "very activein the business affairs of this MM" (Henrico Monthly Meeting, Encyclopedia of Quaker Genealogy, William WadeHinshaw)
1739,9, 4. John Jr., Gideon, Squire, Macal, Ashle, James, Margery, John Sr., Charles, Nathan, Elizabeth, Martha and Lucy signed marriage certificate of Micajah Woody with Cicile Johnson in Hanover Co. (Henrico Monthly Meeting, Encyclopedia of Quaker Genealogy, William Wade Hinshaw)
Nathan, Squire, Robert, and Margaret are identified in the Whiteoak records as children of either Benjamin or Margery. Nathan and Robert later got into a dispute about the estate of their brother Micah-- That is in the Whiteoak records (Suzanne's transcription on Linda's site)(Bonnie Flythe,e-mail Dec 2012)
Benjamin died before 10 Feb 1734/5 at the age of 52 in Virginia, British America. He was not a witness at his son David's wedding in 1734.
Benjamin Johnson and Margery Massie? were married before 6 Feb 1721 in Henrico, Virginia, British America. Benjamin and Margaray (now Johnson) were married before this date.
Att a Mo Meeting held at Edwd Mosby the 6th day of 11 mo 1721.
At this meeting James Magehay and Rebeckah Prist did propose their intentions of taking each other in marag. The meeting appoints Margaray Johnson and Elizabeth Johnson to inquire into the young woman's orderly walking among friends as also in that of her clearness in relation to mariag with any other.
Nathan, Squire, Robert, and Margaret are identified in the Whiteoak records as children of either Benjamin or Margery. Nathan and Robert later got into a dispute about the estate of their brother Micah-- That is in the Whiteoak records. Margery Massie? was born in 1705 in Hanover, Virginia, British America.
Benjamin Johnson and Margery Massie? had the following children:
+2 i. David Johnson, married Mary Woodey, 10 Nov 1734, Henrico, Virginia, British America; died 1781, Henrico, Virginia, United States.
+3 ii. Gideon Johnson?, born 11 Nov 1722, New Kent, Virginia, United States; married Nancy Ursula Allin, 1747, Virginia, United States; died abt 1807, Rockingham, NC.
4 iii. Micah Johnson died in 1755. Nathan and Robert later got into a dispute about the estate of their brother Micah--That is in the Whiteoak records
+5 iv. Nathan Johnson, married Judith Woodey, 5da 2mo 1741, Henrico, Virginia, British America.
+6 v. Squire Johnson, married Agatha Crew, 4da 8mo 1744, Charles City, Virginia, British America; died bef 7 Aug 1762.
+7 vi. Robert Johnson, married Sarah Ellyson, 7 Jul 1751, New Kent, Virginia, British America.
+8 vii. Margaret Johnson?, married William Wright, 1 Oct 1754, Henrico, Virginia, British America.
Second Generation
2. David Johnson (Benjamin-1) was born. He died in 1781 in Henrico, Virginia, United States. "...Benj. J. in Quaker records the last time in 1729 and St. Paul's processioning records shows John Johnson as a neighbor to the Widow Johnson in 1731. Before that time, John and Benj. were in some processioning records together...
John and Benjamin were frequently involved in processioning as neighbors.
Then John and the Widow Johnson were neighbors in the same process.
Then a David Johnson was processioned next to John Johnson in place of the Widow Johnson. Benjamin had a son David who died in Henrico in 1781."
e-mail from Bonnie Flythe 12-7-12
David Johnson and Mary Woodey were married on 10 Nov 1734 at Meeting Hall in Henrico, Virginia, British America. m 1734 (Henrico MM Minutes transcription, no parents but Martha witness)
Whereas David Johnson and Mary Wodday having declared their intentions of taking each other in marriage before severall publick meetings of the said peopell called Quakers in Virginia according to the good order held amongst them whose proceedings therein after deliberate consideration there in with regards to the righteous law of God ----approved by the said meeting in ------- to marriage and having consent of parience and friends concerned.
Now they are to certify all whome it may that for the full accomplishment of their said intentions ye 10 day of 11mo in the year 1734, they the said David Johnson and Mary Wooday appearing in a publick meeting of the aforesaid peoplell and others at this meeting house of ye aforesaid peopell in New Kent County.
And he the said David Johnson taking the said Mary Woodey by the hand did openly declare as followeth. In the face of God and before you my witnesses, I take Mary Woodey to be my wife promising to be unto her a loving husband until death separates us.
And then and their in the said ----the said Mary Woody did in like manner declare as followeth. In the face of God and before you my witnesses, I take David Johnson to be my husband promising to be unjto him atrue & loving wife until death separates us.
And the said David and Mary his now wife after a further confirmation of things did then and there to the -----sett their hands and wee whose names re here under sbcirbed being present amongst others at the subscription in manner aforesaid.
In witness whereof have here unto subscribed our names ye day and years above written.
David Johnson (groom)
Mary Johnson (bride)
Martha Woodey
Margery Johnson (mother)
G. Robt Ellyson
Nathan Johnson (brother)
Squire Johnson (brother)
David Ellmore
Peter Ellmore
John Ellmore
Thos Ellmore
John R-----------------
John Ryan
Eleanor Webster
Robert Ellmore
Mary Ellmore
William Ros----
Goodale Rawlings
Peter Massey
Gideon Johnson (brother?)
James Johnson
Joseph Crew
George Bell
Charles Massie
Mary Woodey, daughter of James Wooday and Martha , was born before 1718.
David Johnson & Mary Wooday had:
Constantia Johnson
Martha Johnson
Jemima Johnson
Rebecca Johnson
Mary Johnson
David Johnson
Benjamin Johnson
3. Gideon Johnson (Benjamin-1) was born on 11 Nov 1722 in New Kent, Virginia, United States. He died about 1807 at the age of 85 in Rockingham, NC.
Gideon Johnson and Nancy Ursula Allin were married in 1747 in Virginia, United States.
Nancy Ursula Allin was born on 16 Feb 1728. She died on 2 Oct 1807 at the age of 79.
Gideon Johnson and Nancy Ursula Allin had the following children:
9 i. William Allen Johnson > Kit # 66391 was born on 27 Dec 1749 in Henrico, Virginia, British America. He died on 8 Feb 1830 at the age of 80 in Culleoka, Tennessee, United States.
10 ii. Gideon Johnson Jr. was born on 7 Nov 1754. He died on 1 Nov 1843 at the age of 88. Gideon Johnson Jr. m. Polly deGraffenreid m. Mary deGraffenried and had:
1. Sarah Johnson (October 9,1780 - 1858)
2. Mordecai Pillow Johnson (November 17,1782 - )
3. Nancy Johnson (July 14, 1784- September 23, 1868)
4. Ursula Johnson (December 13,1787 - )
5. Polly Baker Johnson (April 8, 1790- )
6. Jane Johnson (September 13,1795 - October 31, 1885)
7. Elizabeth Johnson (October 13,1797 - )
8. Eleanor (Johnson) Bell (December 4,1800 - )
9. Tabitha Johnson (June 26, 1803- )
10. William Weakley Johnson (October 18,1807 - March 3, 1874)
+11 iii. Abner Johnson, born 1759, Prince Edward, Virginia, British America; married Nancy Brackett, 14 Mar 1783, Guilford, North Carolina, United States; died 22 Oct 1850.
12 iv. Mordecai Johnson was born (date unknown).
13 v. Benjamin "Peter" Johnson, born 1766, North Carolina
married Nancy Hubbard; died 1850–1855, Paris, Henry, Tennessee
14 vi. five daughters were
Elizabeth = Ray
Judith = Conden
Naomi Johnson
Ursula = Piller
Nancy = Cotton
& a granddaughter Ursula Deatherage - one featherbed were in Gideon's will
5. Nathan Johnson (Benjamin-1) was born (date unknown).
Nathan Johnson and Judith Woodey were married on 5da 2mo 1741 at Henrico Monthly Meeting in Henrico, Virginia, British America.
At a Monthlyt Meeting held as usuall in Henrico Countyye 5th 2 mo 1741.
Whereas Nathan Johnson son of Margery Johnson of Hanover County and Judith Wooddy daughter of Martha Woodday of Hanover county having declared their intentions of taking each other in Marriage before several publick meetings of the people called Quakers inVirginia according to the good order used amongst them, whose proceedings therein offer a deliberate consideration with regard to the righteous Laqw ofGod were approved by the said meeting in relation to marriage and having consent of parents and Friends concerned. That for the full accomplishment of their said marriage the eighth day of the eighth month in the year one thousand seven hundred and forth they the said Nathan Johnson & Judith Wooday appearing in a publick meeting of the aforesaid people and others at the meeting house of theafore said people in New Kent County and he the said Nathan Johnson taking the said JudithWooddy by the hand did openly declare as followeth, You are my witnesses this day that I take this my Friend JudithWooddy to be my wife promising with divine assistance to be unto her a true and loving husband until death. And then and there in the said assembly the said JudithWooddy did in like manner declare as followeth. You are my witnesses this day that I takethis my Friend Nathan Johnson to be my husband promising with divine assistance to be to him a true and loving wifeuntil death. And the said Nathan Johnson & Judith his now wife as a further confirmation did then and there to these presents sett their hands and we whose names are hereunto subscribed being present amongst others at the solemnizing of their said marriage and subscription in manner aforesaid in witness whereof have also subscribed our names the day and year above written.
Nathan Johnson
Judith Johnson
Thomas Pleasants
John Cres Junr
Squire Johnson
John Street
Micah Johnson
George Bell
David Ellmore
Rebecca Bell
Martha Johnson
Susanna Wooday
Elizabeth Ellmore
Elizabeth Johnson
Robert Ellyson
Thomas Elmore
John Elmore
David Johnson
Ashley Johnson
They had 4 children [chart D p131] Judith Woodey was born (date unknown).
6. Squire Johnson (Benjamin-1) signed a will on 24 Aug 1751. 1765, 5, 4. David, Hanover Co., rq this MM to settle a dispute between he and his brother, Robert, New Kent Co., concerning a piece of land now in the sd Robert’s possesion, but which was given by Squire Johnson to his brother Micah Johnson, after the d of his w, by his last will and testement bearing the date of August 24, 1751; matter peacefully settled in favor of Robert & his heirs
He died before 7 Aug 1762. possibly 5 March 1755 1751, 2, 6. Squire co Black Creek Mtg
1765, 5, 4. David, HanoverCo., rq this MM to settle a dispute between he and his brother, Robert, New Kent Co., concerning a piece of land now in the sd Robert’s possesion, but which was given by Squire Johnson to his brother Micah Johnson, after the d of his w, by his last will and testement bearing the date of August 24, 1751; matter peacefully settled in favor of Robert & his heirs
Squire Johnson and Agatha Crew were married on 4da 8mo 1744 at Friends Meeting House in Charles City, Virginia, British America. At A Monthly Meeting held in Henrico County neare the White Oak Swampye 6th day of 6th mo 1743.
Squire Johnson and Agathy Crew publish their intentions of taking each other in marriage. Samuel Magahe and George Bell area ppointed to Enquire into the young man’s clearness Huldah Lad & Judeth Lad are apoynted to enquire into the young woman and make report to next Mo. Meeting
At A Monthly Meeting held in Henrico county neare the White Oke Swamp ye 5th day of ye 8thmo 1743.
This meeting apoynted John Crew, Robt Ellyson, John Pleasants and Thos. Pleasants representyatives to the Quarterly Meeting.
All things relating to the marriage of Squire Johnson with Agathy Crew apeare cleare. Theirfore they publish their intentions of taking each other in marriage the second time.
James Lead and John Binford are apoynted to attend the said marriage of Squire Johnson with Agathy Crew.
At A Monthly Meeting held at the yousale place in Henrico Countyye 4th of 11th mo 1743.
The Representatives to the Quarterly Meeting are Thomas Pleasant, John Crew, Robt Ellyson or any two of them.
At A Monthly Meeting held at the yousale place in Henrico County ye 4th of 11th mo 1743.
The Representatives to the Quarterly Meeting are Thomas Pleasant, John Crew, Robt Ellyson or any two of them.
Whereas Squire Johnson son of Benja Johnson of the County of Hanover, deceased, and Agathy daughter of John Crew of the County of Charles City having declared their intentions of taking each other in marriage before several publick meetings of the people called Quakers in Virginia according to the good order used amongst who 4 proceedings therein after a deliberate consideration with regard to the righteous law of God were approved of by their said meeting in relation to marriage and having concent of parents and friends concerned. – Now therefore to certify to whom it may concern that for the full accomplishment of their said marriage and intentions this 4th day of 8th month in the year one thousand seven hundred and forty four they the said Squire Johnson and Agathy Crew appearing in a publick meeting of the aforesaid people and others met together at the meeting house of the said people in the county of Charles City and in a solemn manner he the said Squire Johnson taking her said Agathy Crew by the hand did openly declare as followeth – Friends you are my witnesses that I take this my Friend Agathy Crew to be my wife promising with divine assistance to be to her a true and loving husband until death. And then and their in the said assembly the said Agathy Crew did inj like manner declare as followeth. Friends you are my witnesses that I take this my Friend Squire Johnson to be my husb nd promising to be to him a true and loving wife until death or words to that effect and the said Squire Johnson and Agathy his now wife as a farther confirmation of their said marriage did then and their --------- presents sett their hands and wee whose names are hereunto subscribed being present amongst others at the solemnizing of their said marriage and subscription aforesaid in witness is whereof
have also subscribed our names this day and year first above written.
Squire Johnson
Agathy Johnson
John Crew
Thos Pleasants
Ellyson Crew
John Cheadle
David Johnson
Nathan Johnson
Micah Johnson
John Crew Junr
Andrew Crew
Thomas Lead
Ashle Johnson
George Hubbard
James Binford
Joseph Ellyson
Willm Swanson
Eliz Crew
Ludi Crew
Mary Ellyson
Mary Binford
Susanna Ellyson
Robt Pleasants
Thos Pleasants Junr
Wm Crew
Susannah Woody
John Crew
James Lead
Lydia Crew
Mary Magkghea
Agatha Crew, daughter of Joseph Crew and Massie Johnson, was born (date unknown). 1762, 8, 7. Agatha, wd Squire & dt John Crew, dec, Charles City Co., dis mou;’ mbr Wainoak Mtg; her sister, Judith Hubbard, cleared herself of aiding her in this m
7. Robert Johnson (Benjamin-1) was in 1766 in New Garden, North Carolina, British America.
Robert Johnson and Sarah Ellyson were married on 7 Jul 1751 at Wm Ellyson's home in New Kent, Virginia, British America.
At a Monthly Meeting held at the usual place in Henrico County the 7thday of the 7th mo 1751.
Rob Ellyson and Squire Johnson and their wives who were appointed by last meeting to inquire into the clearness of Robert Johnson and Sarah Ellyson in relation to marriage report they are clear from any otherIngagements of that nature as far asthey know or believe and having consent of parents yee friends concerned and nothing appearing to obstruct they are admitted to proceed the second time topublish their intentions of marriag, and are left to their liberty to consummate the same when they please. Robert Ellyson and Squire Johnson and their wives are appointed to attend the marriage and make report to the next Mo Meeting.
At A Monthly Meeting held in Henrico County at the usual place the 5thof the 8th mo 1751.
By acct given unto this meeting by the Friends appointed thereto things were quietly ordered at Rob Johnson’s marriage.
Rob Ellyson and Wike Hunnicutt to represent the state of this meeting to the Quarterly Meeting.
Whereas Robert Johnson son of Benjamin Johnson of Hanover County deceased and Sarah Ellyson daughter of William Ellyson of New Kent County having declared their intentions of taking each other in marriage before several publick meeting of the people called Quakers inVirginia according to the good order used among them whose proceedings thereinafter deliberations -------- with regard to the righteous law of God where approved by the said meeting in relation to marriage and having consent of parents and Friends concerned. Now there are to certifie all whomj it may concern that for the faithful accomplishment f their said marriage on the 7th day of the 7th month inthe year one thousand seven hundred & fifty one, they the said Robert Johnson & Sarah Ellyson appearing in a Publick Meeting approved for that purpose of the aforesaid people aforesaid at the House of William Ellyson of the above said County of New Kent & he the said Robert Johnson taking the said SarahEllyson by the hand did openly declare as follows. You are my witnesses this day that I takethis my friend Sarah Ellyson to be my wife promising with divine assistance to be unto her a true and loving husband until death separates and then and there in the said assembly the said Sarah Ellyson having the said Robert Johnson by the hand did in like manner declare as followeth…You are my witnesses this day that I take this my friend Robt Johnson to be my husband promising with divine assistance to be unto him a true and loving wife until death separates. And the said Robert Johnson and SarahEllyson his now wife as a further confirmation did then & there in their behalf set their hand and we whose names are hereunto subscribed being present amongst others at the solemnizing of their said marriage ands ubscription in manner aforesaid in witness have also subscribed our names the day appearing above within.
Robert Johnson
Sarah Johnson
Wm Ellyson
Robert Ellyson
Nathl Johnson
Squire Johnson
Joseph Ellyson
Thomas Johnson
Micah Johnson
Jane Ellyson
Agathy Johnson
8. Margaret Johnson (Benjamin-1) was born (date unknown). = 1754 William Wright
[NOTE: Lorrand also shows her as the daughter of John & Elizabeth Massie] Members of both families attended her wedding.
Margaret Johnson and William Wright were married on 1 Oct 1754 at Henrico Monthly Meeting in Henrico, Virginia, British America. Whereas William Wright of the County of Henrico & Margarett Johnson of the same County having Declared their Intentionf of taking each other in marriage before several publick meetings of the people called Quakers in Virginia according to the good order used amongst them whose proceedings therein after deliberate consideration with regard to the Righteous Son of God were appeared by the said meeting and having consent of Friends concerned Now then and to certifie all whom it may concern that for the full accomplishment of their said intentions the 1st day of the 10th mo in the year one thousand seven hundred & fifty four they the said William Wright & Margaret Johnson appearing in a public meeting of the aforesaid people & others met together at their meeting house and then & there in the said Assembly the said William Wright taking the said Margarett Johnson by the hand did openly declare as followeth, You are my witnesses this day that I take this my Friend Margarett Johnson to be my wife promising with Divine assistance to be unto her a True & loving husband until death, and then & there in the said assembly the said Margaret Johnson did in like manner declare as followeth viz. You are my witnesses this day that I take thihs my Friend William Wright to be my Husband promising with Divine assistance to be unto him a true & loving wife until death separates us or Words to that Effect and the said Willm Wright & Margarett his now wife (she assuming the name of her husband) for a further confirmation of the said marriage did hereunto set their hands & we whose names are hereunto subscribed being present at the Solemnizing of their said marriage & subscription aforesaid do also witness & subscribe our names the day & year above written.
William Wright
Margratt Wright
John Johnson Senr
Joseph Parsons Senr
George Bell Senr
David Johnson
Micajah Wooddy
Nathan Johnson
Thomas Johnson
Urshula Johnson (David's wife)
Elizabeth Johnson
Sarah Johnson
Constantia Johnson (David's daughter)
Cecelia Woody
Wm Ellyson
Thomas Ladd
Gerard Ladd
Jno Sanders
William Wright on 6 Jul 1754 was at Henrico Monthly Meeting in Henrico, Virginia, British America. David Johnson motion to this meeting that William Wright requested to be taken under the notice of Friends & rec’d as a member of our Society whihch is left to the future ----------- of Friends for their satisfaction in regard to the motive which induced him there to come among us.
At A Mo Meeting held at the usual place in Henrico County ye 6th7 mo 1754.
He was received and published intentions of marriage on 3 Aug 1754 at Henrico Monthly Meeting in Henrico, Virginia, British America. At A Monthly Meeting held at the usual place in Henrico County the 3rd of 8th mo 1754.
The overseer of the Swamp particular meetings inform that Wm. Wright who sometime ago petitioned to be received as a member of the Society having again appeared at this preparative meeting continuing his request whose carracter from Sunday friends of this requisitioner being agreeable to his pretentions & that his conduct both before & since his first application having been blameless he is therefore rec’d as a member of the Society accordingly and was permitted to publish his intentions of marriage with Margaret the daughter of Benja. Johnson dec’d. Joseph Parson & John Pleasants Sieg. Are appointed to inquire into his clearness in that respect with any other.
Third Generation
11. Abner Johnson (Gideon-2, Benjamin-1) was born in 1759 in Prince Edward, Virginia, British America. He died on 22 Oct 1850 at the age of 91.
Abner Johnson and Nancy Brackett were married on 14 Mar 1783 in Guilford, North Carolina, United States. Nancy Brackett was born (date unknown).
Abner Johnson and Nancy Brackett had the following children:
+15 i. Peter Johnson, born 1798, TN; married Elizabeth Mobley, 1840s; died 1868.
Elizabeth J. Johnson (1786 - 1862)
Mary Polly Johnson (1790 - )
Fourth Generation
15. Peter Johnson (Abner-3, Gideon-2, Benjamin-1) was born in 1798 in TN.
He appeared in the census in 1850 in Maury, Tennessee, United States. #685 - 685
Peter 53 TN Trader
Beady 43 NC
Cynthia 23 TN
Nancy 16 TN
Mary 13 TN
Wm 10 TN
Theodore 6 TN
Martha 3 TN
He died in 1868 at the age of 70.
Peter Johnson and Elizabeth "Beady" Mobley were married on 25 Sep 1817 in Maury, Tennessee, United States. by John Matthews, J.P. (obtained the license on the 24th)
Elizabeth "Beady" Mobley was born in 1803 in NC. Betty was the sister of Polly Mobley, who married Peter’s brother Abner Jr. She died in 1877 at the age of 74.
Peter Johnson and Elizabeth Mobley had the following children:
+16 i. Edward C Johnson > Kit #260314, born 1823; married Marry Jetton,
14 Nov 1842, Maury, Tennessee, United States; died 1862.
17 ii. Cynthia Johnson was born in 1827 in Tennessee, United States.
18 iii. Nancy Johnson was born in 1830 in Tennessee, United States.
19 iv. Haywood Johnson was born in 1834 in Tennessee, United States.
20 v. Mary Johnson was born in 1837 in Tennessee, United States.
+21 ii.William P Johnson > Kit # 6439, born 1840; married Martha Ann
Williams, 17 Jan 1872, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; died bef 1920.
22 vii. Theodore Johnson was born in 1844 in Tennessee, United States.
23 viii. Martha Johnson was born in 1847 in Tennessee, United States.
DNA Results
Kit # 66391 - 67 markers - match Olive norms
Kit # 260314 - 67 markers - match Olive norms
Kit # 6439 - 12 markers - match Olive norms