John G. Johnson
| John G. Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Nov. 1818[1] Sweden[2] |
| Residence |
Sweden (1818–1868) Illinois, USA (1868) |
| Spouse | Johanna Johnson (m. c. 1852–), Sweden[3] |
| Children |
August Johnson (1854-?) Charles Johnson (1855-?) Emmanuel Johnson (1874-?) Eda M Johnson (c. 1879-?)[4][5] |
After immigrating to the United States in 1868, John and his family settled in Geneseo, IL.
John is listed as a day laborer in the 1870 census, 18 months after his arrival in the U.S. His son August is also listed as a day laborer, and we know from other sources that August was working on farms. It is possible that John was doing the same.
Thirty years later, John is listed in the 1900 census still in Geneseo. He is 81, listed without occupation, and living with his son Charles. The census says that Charles lives in town (versus a farm) and owns his house outright (versus having a mortgage).
Misc.
Charles August Johnson, born in Sweden on 14 Feb 1855, died in Geneseo, Henry, Illinois on 26 Sep 1924. His parents are given as John Gustav Johnson (a mason, born in Sweden) and Johanna Anderson (born in Sweden). He is buried in Oakwood Cemetery (in Geneseo, IL). (User:Jim.lindstrom: It is possible John and Johanna are buried here too...)
Immigration
There is an incomplete record (no age) of a "Joh Johanson" aboard the City of London, which arrived 3 Aug 1868.[6]
Historical Records
- The 1870 Census for Geneseo, IL includes John
- The 1877 book The History of Henry County, Illinois (p201) lists August, Charles, and John, but has enough other Johsons that it's difficult to know if these are matches.
- The 1900 Census for Geneseo, IL includes John
