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Lee Grant Johnson Jr.

~ Lee Grant Johnson Jr. ~

This particular family member is very interesting. From family, I am told his nickname was "Bunk". Bunk Johnson apparently died very young. I have heard he was in a construction accident that left him an invalid and he died of complications years after the accident. I have also heard that his injuries were due to his good looks and being a ladies man. Other men didn't like his popularity. One of the most intriguing aspects of Bunk's life, or I should say death, is when he died. Silver Mount Cemetary in Staten Island, NY has a head stone and records saying Lee died in 1948. As part of the family search I contacted the Staten Island Advance for a copy of his obituary. When I received the obit, it said Lee died in 1938 and was buried in Frederick Douglas Cemetary. I contacted that cemetary and they also have records for this ancestor stating he is buried in a pauper's grave. This is something that needs to be investigated further. What do you think? Share your opinion on our family email list at listbot (go to the family newsletter page and sign up).

Picture on porch of Parilee, Lee Jr.

~ L to R: unidentified woman, unidentified woman, Parilee, Lee Jr. ~

Parilee is the youngest child of Lee Grant and Josephine Miller. Can you identify the two women behind Parilee and Lee Jr.? If so email me at Tysgrl@aol.com

L to R: Carl Miller, unidentified best man, Lovie Johnson, Lucille Johnson, Rev. Mills G. Skinner--Shiloh A.M.E. Zion Church on Staten Island (I believe)

~ L to R: Carl Miller, unidentified best man, Lovie Johnson, Lucille Johnson, Rev. Mills G. Skinner--Shiloh A.M.E. Zion Church on Staten Island (I believe) ~

Lovie Johnson was born July 21, 1899 and died April 23, 1955. Her sister, Lucille Johnson-Smith, was born March 17, 1909 and died in 1967. Lovie married Carl Miller in Newark, NJ. Shortly after Lovie's death, the family lost contact with Carl. Lovie's younger sister, Mamie, had a child named Roland Brown on August 25, 1925.He was the first grandchild of Lee and Martha Johnson. After her untimely death, Lovie and Carl raised Roland in Staten Island, NY. Roland hasn't been seen by the family in many many years. Roland married a woman named Aretha. We are trying to find Roland, preferrably before our family reunion in July 2000. If you know where he is, please email me at Tysgrl@aol.com.