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Lucy Johnson

Lucy Johnson



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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Lucy JohnsonLucy Johnson was born in Jan 1871 in Georgia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1900, Sun Hill, Washington, Georgia, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife
    • Residence: 1910, Buncombe, Washington, Georgia, USA; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Head

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Theo Johnson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1902 in Washington, Georgia, USA.
    2. 3. Tullie May Johnson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1906 in Washington, Georgia, USA.
    3. 4. William Johnson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1910 in Washington, Georgia, USA.

    Lucy married John Johnson on 13 Dec 1890 in Washington, Georgia, USA. John was born in Feb 1870 in Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Vernice Jarome Johnson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Mar 1890 in Washington, Georgia, USA; died on 13 May 1968 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 6. Leo Johnson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1892 in Washington, Georgia, USA.
    3. 7. Eddie M Johnson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Nov 1897 in Washington, Georgia, USA.
    4. 8. Grady Tilman Johnson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1899 in Washington, Georgia, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Theo JohnsonTheo Johnson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lucy1) was born in 1902 in Washington, Georgia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1910, Buncombe, Washington, Georgia, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son


  2. 3.  Tullie May JohnsonTullie May Johnson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lucy1) was born in 1906 in Washington, Georgia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1910, Buncombe, Washington, Georgia, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter


  3. 4.  William JohnsonWilliam Johnson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lucy1) was born in 1910 in Washington, Georgia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1910, Buncombe, Washington, Georgia, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son


  4. 5.  Vernice Jarome JohnsonVernice Jarome Johnson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lucy1) was born on 15 Mar 1890 in Washington, Georgia, USA; died on 13 May 1968 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Lincoln Cemetery Burial Record: Block F Section C Grave# 39 (lower)
    • Name: Vennie J Johnson
    • Name: Vernice J. Johnson
    • Name: Vernice Johnson
    • Residence: 1900, Sun Hill, Washington, Georgia, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1910, Buncombe, Washington, Georgia, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: Between 1917 and 1918, Washington County, Georgia, USA; Marital Status: Married; Physical Build: Slender Height: Tall Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown
    • Residence: 1930, Buncombe, Washington, Georgia, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head
    • Residence: 1935, Warthen, Washington, Georgia, USA
    • Residence: 1940, Warthen, Washington, Georgia, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head
    • Residence: 1947, 547 South 4th street, Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Occupation Yardman at Penn-Harris Hotel

    Notes:

    When Vernice J. Johnson was born on March 15, 1890, in Washington, Georgia, his father, John, was 20 and his mother, Lucy, was 19. He had two sons and two daughters with Sylvia Mathis between 1913 and 1923. He died on May 13, 1968, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, at the age of 78.
    Gravesite Details

    Grave Marker location has not been confirmed on site. Information on burial location is taken from Lincoln Cemetery Burial Record.

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Family/Spouse: Sylvia Mathis. Sylvia was born on 4 Jul 1893; died on 4 Jul 1986. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Johnie Johnson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1913 in Washington, Georgia, USA.
    2. 10. Leo Grady Johnson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Sep 1914 in Washington, Georgia, USA; died on 15 Jul 1965 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 11. Annie L Johnson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1920 in Washington, Georgia, USA.
    4. 12. Katie Vernice Johnson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jun 1923 in Washington, Georgia, USA; died on 29 Oct 2001; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  5. 6.  Leo JohnsonLeo Johnson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lucy1) was born in Jan 1892 in Washington, Georgia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1900, Sun Hill, Washington, Georgia, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1910, Buncombe, Washington, Georgia, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son


  6. 7.  Eddie M JohnsonEddie M Johnson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lucy1) was born in Nov 1897 in Washington, Georgia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1900, Sun Hill, Washington, Georgia, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
    • Residence: 1910, Buncombe, Washington, Georgia, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter


  7. 8.  Grady Tilman JohnsonGrady Tilman Johnson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lucy1) was born in Aug 1899 in Washington, Georgia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1900, Sun Hill, Washington, Georgia, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1910, Buncombe, Washington, Georgia, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Johnie JohnsonJohnie Johnson Descendancy chart to this point (5.Vernice2, 1.Lucy1) was born about 1913 in Washington, Georgia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1930, Buncombe, Washington, Georgia, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son


  2. 10.  Leo Grady JohnsonLeo Grady Johnson Descendancy chart to this point (5.Vernice2, 1.Lucy1) was born on 9 Sep 1914 in Washington, Georgia, USA; died on 15 Jul 1965 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Military: MilitaryServiceBranch: US NR.; MilitaryUnit: SV-V-6; Rank: S/FC; ServiceNumber: 933 16 87
    • Grave Marker Location: Flat Bronze Grave Marker with Latin Cross.
    • Lincoln Cemetery Burial Record: Block F Section C Grave# 38 (lower)
    • Veteran: WWII
    • Name: Grady L Johnson
    • Name: Leo Johnson
    • Residence: 1930, Buncombe, Washington, Georgia, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Military Enlistment: 10 Mar 1944; Age: 29
    • Military Discharge: 27 Oct 1945; Age: 31

    Notes:

    When Leo Grady Johnson was born on September 9, 1914, in Washington, Georgia, his father, Vernice, was 24 and his mother, Sylvia, was 21. He had one brother and two sisters. At the age of 29 he enlisted in the US Army and served until he was Honorably Discharged October 1945. He died on July 15, 1965, in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, at the age of 50, and was buried in Penbrook, Pennsylvania.
    Gravesite Details

    Flat Bronze Military Grave Marker with Latin Cross. Has not been confirmed at this location.

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Died:
    Age: 50


  3. 11.  Annie L JohnsonAnnie L Johnson Descendancy chart to this point (5.Vernice2, 1.Lucy1) was born about 1920 in Washington, Georgia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1930, Buncombe, Washington, Georgia, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter


  4. 12.  Katie Vernice JohnsonKatie Vernice Johnson Descendancy chart to this point (5.Vernice2, 1.Lucy1) was born on 23 Jun 1923 in Washington, Georgia, USA; died on 29 Oct 2001; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Katie Bernice Weems
    • Name: Katie Johnson
    • Name: Katie V. Weems
    • Residence: 1930, Buncombe, Washington, Georgia, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
    • Residence: 1935, Warthen, Washington, Georgia, USA
    • Residence: 1940, Warthen, Washington, Georgia, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
    • Residence: 1945, 421 Mohn, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    William Howard Day

    Family/Spouse: Adolphus Weems, Sr. Adolphus (son of Bertha Weems) was born on 10 Aug 1914; died on 12 May 1974; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Stephen Larry Weems  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Nov 1945; died on 16 Jun 2020 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 14. James Wesley Weems  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Aug 1949.
    3. 15. Kay Weems  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Dec 1951 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 18 Dec 1951 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Oberlin, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 13.  Stephen Larry WeemsStephen Larry Weems Descendancy chart to this point (12.Katie3, 5.Vernice2, 1.Lucy1) was born on 19 Nov 1945; died on 16 Jun 2020 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    William Howard Day


  2. 14.  James Wesley WeemsJames Wesley Weems Descendancy chart to this point (12.Katie3, 5.Vernice2, 1.Lucy1) was born on 9 Aug 1949.

  3. 15.  Kay WeemsKay Weems Descendancy chart to this point (12.Katie3, 5.Vernice2, 1.Lucy1) was born on 15 Dec 1951 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 18 Dec 1951 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Oberlin, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Midland Cemetery




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