Biographical Sketch of Pasley Johnson, Jackson Township, Buchanan 
County, MO

>From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph
Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri.
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Pasley Johnson, farmer, section 32, postoffice Arnoldsville, a native
of North Carolina, was born October 12, 1834, and emigrated to Buchanan
County, Missouri in 1844.  Was married, June 2, 1854 to Miss Nancy 
Pumphrey, a native of Kentucky, who was born November 11, 1826.  They
had eight children: George W., Jona, John, Holla, Jennie, David and
Jessie, all living, and an infant daughter deceased.  By his own labor
he has accumulated 235 acres of land, all under a good state of culti-
vation.  Joined the Pawpaw militia in 1864, and in common with many
others never received a cent for his services.  Is a Mason and belongs
to the Baptist Church.  Did not enjoy the advantages of schools. Ser-
ved in the Mexican War as wagon master, and was in Mexico when the
city was surrendered.  He crossed the plains to Mansfort, a place for
supplies for Indian scouts.  March 24, 1879 Mr. Johnson met with a
severe accident; the cars on the Chicago & Rock Island Railroad caught
his wagon, crippled the mules, demolished the wagon, and ruined Mr.
Johnson for life.  He obtained judgement for damages in the amount of
$2,650.  From this verdict the company appealed to the Supreme Court.

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