Biographical Sketch of J. K. Johnson, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** J. K. Johnson, farmer and stock raiser, section 35, post office St. Joseph, Missouri, was born in Cooper County, Missouri, January 31, 1824. He has followed farming all his life. Was married February 27, 1845, to Mary E. Stephens, a native of Kentucky. She was born January 20, 1823, and they had nine children: Sarah Ellen, born December 15, 1845, died June, 1848; William D., born February 6, 1847; Elijah A., born September 1, 1848; Mattie A., born September 26, 1850; Mary A., born April 2, 1853; Samuel, born January 15, 1855; Nancy, born December 19, 1856; John F., born January 12, 1860; Emma B., born June 26, 1864. Three are married. He has lived in Buchanan County since March 1, 1845. By industry he has saved 160 acres of land, which is mostly under fence and in good state of cultivation; has six acres of orchard and two fine never failing springs. He was a defender of his country by being a member of the Pawpaw Militia. He is a member of the old Hard Shell Baptist Church, and has been School Director for years. His father, Samuel Johnson, was born July 18, 1796, and was one of the first Territorial Judges. It was he that proposed and named Andrew County. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Penny Harrell ====================================================================