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1. JOSEPH SHIRLEY JOHNSON was born on 4 Aug 1756 in IRE.1 He resided in 1828 in Marion Co, MO.2 He died on 23 Jul 1842 in Marion Co., MO. He had an estate probated on 17 Aug 1842 in Marion Co., MO. Joseph Shirley Johnson died intestate Marion Co MO. His administrative papers are filed in Book B Page 166 in Marion Co. Appointed administrators were Wm. S. and John S. Johnson. Copies of this document in file. He served in the military during the AM REV.3

He was married Sarah (last name unknown). Family oral tradition claims that Joseph Shirley Johnson's parents are J. Johnson b 1698 (who served in Capt Wm. Oldham's Co. of Kentucky Militia in 1770 with Col. Linn's Battallion fighting against the Shawnee) and his wife Margaret Shirley (b 4 Apr 1732-d9 Jan 1822). I don't believe this information to be correct and have not included it in my database. Sarah was born on 27 Dec 1756. She died on 28 Apr 1838. I am working on an idea that Sarah could/might have been the daughter of the William Shirley whose will was filed in Scott Co KY in 1799 and probated in 1805. In that document he names a wife Margaret, daughters Rebecca and SARAH JOHNSON, and sons William, Richard, John, and Robert. JOSEPH SHIRLEY JOHNSON and Sarah had the following children:

2. William S. JOHNSON was born on 18 Dec 1785 in KY.

He appeared on the census in 1850 in Lewis Co, MO. M432 Reel 404 Page 330 Family 101 Lewis Co MO:

Wm. S. Johnson 64 M $3164 real estate born/KY
Ruth Johnson 47 F born/KY
Mary A. Johnson 12 F born/MO
John Johnson 6 M born/MO
He died on 17 Feb 1856.

He was married to his sister-in-law RUTH RISK JOHNSON (daughter of JOHN RISK II and JANNETT BROWN ) on 25 Mar 1841 in Marion Co., MO. RUTH RISK was born on 13 Oct 1802 in Scott Co., KY.4

She appeared on the census in 1840 in Marion Co., MO. M704 Reel 226 Page 68 line 19 Marion Co, MO-Fabius community

Ruth Risk - 6 in household/2 in agriculture

1 male 5-10
1 male 10-15
1 male 15-20
1 female under 5
l female 15-20
1 female 30-40

She died on 6 Nov 1881 in MO. She was buried in Marion Co., MO.5

William S. JOHNSON and RUTH RISK had the following children:

3. Nancy JOHNSON was born on 12 May 1788.

She was married to ___________ LACKLAND.

4. John S. JOHNSON was born on 12 Feb 1790. He was born in 1792 in Scott Co., KY.6 He died in 1862.7

He was married to Lucinda POAGUE.8 Lucinda POAGUE was born in 1796 in Mercer Co, KY. She died in 1838. John S. JOHNSON and Lucinda POAGUE had the following children:

He was married second to Sarah F. HALEY.

5. JAMES S. JOHNSON was born on 4 Apr 1794 in Scott Co., KY.9 He resided between 1820 and 1830 in IN.

He appeared on the census in 1830 in Marion Co., MO. M19 Reel 72 Page 29 Line 8 Marion Co, MO

James Johnson - 5 in household:
1 male under 5
1 male 5-10
1 male 30-40
1 female 5-10
1 female 30-40

He died on 17 Sep 1838 in Lewis Co or Marion Co, MO. His estate was probated on 9 Jan 1839 in Marion Co., MO. James S. Johnson died intestate and those records are filed in Book B Marion Co MO pages 57-58. Appointed executors were Ruth and Wm. S. Johnson. Copies of this document in file.

He was married to RUTH RISK (daughter of JOHN RISK II and JANNETT BROWN ) about 1820 in KY. Ruth married his brother Wm. S. Johnson second.

RUTH RISK was born on 13 Oct 1802 in Scott Co., KY.10

She appeared on the census in 1840 in Marion Co., MO. M704 Reel 226 Page 68 line 19 Marion Co, MO-Fabius community

Ruth Risk - 6 in household/2 in agriculture
1 male 5-10
1 male 10-15
1 male 15-20
1 female under 5
l female 15-20
1 female 30-40

She died on 6 Nov 1881 in MO. She was buried in Marion Co., MO.11

JAMES S. JOHNSON and RUTH RISK had the following children:

9. W.S.D. JOHNSON was born in 1824 in Scott Co., KY. He was a M.D..12 The History of Lewis Co. calls W.S.D. Johnson the 3rd of 7 children.

He was married to Rebecca WILLIAMS (daughter of Elisha WILLIAMS and Sarah ______ ) in 1850.13 Rebecca WILLIAMS died in 1860.

W.S.D. JOHNSON and Rebecca WILLIAMS had the following children:

He was married second to Sarah F. STARR (daughter of Rev. T.J. STARR ).

12. Sara Jane JOHNSON was born on 1 Jul 1823 in KY.

She was married to Wm. A. ALLEN (son of WILLIAM A. ALLEN and ELIZABETH WALTON BAKER ) on 1 Sep 1846 in Marion Co., MO. Wm. A. ALLEN was born on 6 Jun 1824 in Millersburg, Bourbon Co, KY.

He appeared on the census in 1850 in Lewis Co, MO. M432 Reel 404 Lewis Co, MO census
next door to parents William A. and Elizabeth Allen H/H #307

#308 William A. Allen 25 M $1,000 real estate b/KY
Sarah J. Allen 26 F b/KY
Sarah E. Allen 1 F b/MO
James W. 5/12 M b/MO

He appeared on the census in 1860 in Lewis Co, MO. Lewis Co MO 1860 census

Wm. Allen 36 M $2400 real estate $912 property b/KY
S.P. 37 F b/KY
S.E. 11 F b/MO
J.W. 9 M b/MO
J.H. 7 M b/MO
R.M. 2 M b/MO
C.C. 8/12 M b/MO

He died on 27 Jul 1888 in Williamstown, Lewis Co, MO. He was buried in Cecil Cemetery, Lewis Co, MO.

Sara Jane JOHNSON and Wm. A. ALLEN had the following children:

13. JOSEPH SHIRLEY JOHNSON was born on 12 Jan 1829 in IN.14

He appeared on the census in 1850 in Lewis Co, MO. M432 Reel 404 Page 330 #110 - Lewis Co., MO

Joseph Johnson - 21 M Farmer $100 property Born/?? Rebecca Johnson 18 F Born/KY married within year

He appeared on the census in 1860 in Santa Clara Co, CA. 1860 Santa Clara Co., CA Census - Gilroy Reel 65 Page 230

Joseph S. Johnson 30 M Farmer $2,000 real estate $1,300 property Born/IL
Rebecca J. Johnson 32 F Born/KY
Mary E. 10 F Born MO
Sara F. 7 F Born MO
Hettie A. 6 F Born MO
Luta 1 F Born MO
J.A. Warner 33 M M.D. $1,000 real estate $200 property Born/MA

He appeared on the census in 1870 in Santa Clara Co, CA. CENSUS:1870 U.S. Census, Gilroy Twnshp., Santa Clara County, CA; D.381, F.380;

Head of household- Joseph Johnson, age 41, farmer, born MO; Rebecca, age 38,born KY; Hettie, age 16, born MO; Luty, age 12, born MO; William, age 9, born CA; Albert, age 7, born CA; Susan, age 2, born CA.

He died on 28 Mar 1910 in Gilroy, Santa Clara Co, CA.15 Gilroy Advocate, Saturday, April 2, 1910

Pioneer Returns to Gilroy to Die- Joseph Shirley Johnson, an old time resident of Gilroy, who left here in 1875 for Missouri, where he has since resided, returned last Saturday evening on a visit to his sons and daughters, whom he had not seen for many years. The trip across the continent proved too much for him and he was immediately place under the care of a physician. He died on Monday at the home of his son, Wm. H. Johnson, on the Monterey Road south of town. The remains were embalmed and interment postponed until the arrival of his daughters, Mrs. Maloney and Mrs. Wilson from Eureka. Mrs. Sue Phegley and Albert Johnson are also children of the deceased, and the late Mrs. Elizabeth McCutchen was his daughter. Mr. Johnson came to Gilroy in the early '50s, and was prominently identified with the early life of the town. He was aged 81 years, 2 months and 16 days. He leaves a widow in the east. The funeral took place Friday morning from the home of W.H. Johnson, interment being in the I.O.O.F. and Masonic Cemetery. He was buried on 1 Apr 1910 in IOOF Cemetery, Gilroy, Santa Clara Co, CA.16

He was married to REBECCA JANE ALLEN (daughter of WILLIAM A. ALLEN and ELIZABETH WALTON BAKER ) on 14 Feb 1850 in Lewis Co, MO. I assume they were divorced (but where?)- both remarried.

She appeared on the census in 1880 in Santa Clara Co, CA. CENSUS:1880 U.S. Census, Santa Clara Co., California, Gilroy Twnshp, p.391, family 285; Head of household- Rebekah J. Johnson, age 44, divorced, born KY, parents born KY. Susetti, daughter, age 11, born CA and William, son, age 18, born CA. Children's father born IL.

Rebecca Jane Allen Johnson married second, Thomas Massey, a pioneer of the Gilroy, CA area. An undated news clipping titled "Gilroy Family Marks Centennial Today" claims that Mr. Massey came to California in 1849, but being prudent, stuck to hauling freight. After a couple of years he returned to Clark County, Missouri for his wife Pheobe and their children. Their wagon train traveled the route blazed by the Donner Party and after six months traveling they arrived in the Santa Clara Valley in October, 1853. Thomas and his wife Pheobe lived on the Las Animas grant, raised draft horses and wheat. They had ten children and Pheobe died at 75. Both Thomas and Pheobe are buried at the IOOF Cemetery in Gilroy, California.

Rebecca Jane died on 10 Dec 1907 in Santa Clara Co, CA.18 Rebecca G. Thomas's obit: Sister of late John Allen and sister-in-law of David Lillard. Widow of Massey Thomas and J.O.(sic) Johnson. Born in KY, became a Methodist at 16, arrived in Old Gilroy in early 1850's, lived 75 years, 8 months, and 7 days. Known as "Aunt Becky," she was a practical nurse. All of her children living except Sarah Rector. She was buried on 12 Dec 1907 in IOOF Cemetery, Gilroy, Santa Clara Co, CA.19

JOSEPH SHIRLEY JOHNSON and REBECCA JANE ALLEN had the following children:

14. James "Henry" JOHNSON was born on 30 Aug 1832 in Marion Co, MO.20 He was born in 1838.21 He died on 2 Sep 1898.

He was married to Sarah Ellen SHANK (daughter of Elder John SHANK and Elizabeth F. FARRIS ) on 18 Dec 1861 in Lewis Co, MO. Sarah Ellen SHANK was born in 1838. She died on 29 Jul 1895. James "Henry" JOHNSON and Sarah Ellen SHANK had the following children:

16. Mary Ann JOHNSON was born on 16 Feb 1838 in MO.

She was married to John CASON.

Burial Permit, 16 Feb. 1909; permission to inter body of Mary E. McCutchen. Age at death- 58 years, date of death- Feb. 15, 1909. Interred 17 Feb. 1909 in Woodland. Removal Permit, 15 Feb. 1909; died at 4148 24th ST. San Francisco, CA; ship to Woodlands, CA; Removal on 16 Feb. 1909.

Obituary of Mrs. Mary E. McCutchen; Mail of Woodland, 16 Feb. 1909; Mrs. M.E. McCutchen of San Francisco, mother of Mrs. J.S. Scott, wife of the Yolo county supervisor, died 15 Feb. 1909. Born in St. Louis (MO), she was 58 on Lincoln's birthday centennial, and came to California with her parents when 9 years old. Maiden name Mary Elizabeth Johnson. Married Maxie McCutchen in Gilroy. Came to Woodland in 1879 and lived there until the death of her husband in 1904. Survived by seven children- Mrs. Etta Lee and Mrs. Cora Donovan of Sacramento, Mrs. Lena Dowd, Jack and Flouris McCutchen of San Francisco, Mrs. Margaret Scott of Woodland, and Fred McCutchen of Bodega Bay. She had lived with Fred until shortly before her illness and death. Also survived by several grandchildren, her father and brothers and sisters. She was buried on 17 Feb 1909 in Woodland, Yolo Co, CA. .

She was married to Maxie MCCUTCHEN on 5 Jun 1866 Maxie MCCUTCHEN was born on 19 Apr 1840 in MO. He died on 24 Mar 1904 in Woodland, Yolo Co, CA. He was buried on 26 Mar 1904 in Woodland, Yolo Co, CA.

CENSUS:1852 California State Census, Santa Clara County, census taker- John Yontz; p. 155 M. McCutchen, male, age 12, born IA, Resided IA; Newton McCutchen, male, age 10, born IA, resided IA; M. McCutchen, female, age 006, born CA, resided CA.

MARRIAGE:Santa Clara County Marriage Records, Marriage Book B, p. 197-198.

MISCELLANEOUS:Great Register of Santa Clara County, CA, 1867- Maxie McCutchen,

age 25, born IA, farmer, registered 1866.

Certificate of Death and Physicians Certificate; Woodland March 24, 1904; Max McCutchen, aged 64, born in Iowa, died 24th of March 1904, married, white, clerk, by P. Krellenberg, Undertaker, and T.W. Prose, M.D.

Obituary of Maxie McCutchen; Mail of Woodland, 25 March 1904; Died 24 March 1904, lived at corner of First and Main Sts. in Woodland, obit gave birthdate and place. Came to CA when 6 years old with parents with the Donner party in 1846 (Donners took the short route, but the McCutchens with the Johnson Parr, William Horn, Mutrey and Lord families took the Eldorado county trail, arrived at Sutter fort in November 1846. The head of the family was a millwright and ran Sutter's mill, until the following spring when they moved to Santa Clara county. Margaret McCutchen, a sister, was the second (American) child born in the county. Few Americans were in that county. Married in 1866 to Mary Elizabeth Johnston (Johnson) at Gilroy. Moved to Woodland in 1880. Operated the Woodland street railway and was connected with several businesses in Woodland. Member of Christian Church. Besides wife leaves seven children- Mrs. Homer Lee of Sacramento, Mrs. Cora Prior of Sacramento, Mrs. W.H. Dowd of San Francisco, Mrs. J.S. Scott of San Francisco; Jack McCutchen of Jackson, Amador County, Floris McCutchen of San Francisco, and Fred McCutchen of Woodland. Funeral held on Saturday by Rev. O.P. Shront of Christian Church.

24. Sarah Frances JOHNSON was born on 16 Nov 1852 in MO. She died on 15 Dec 1875 in Gilroy, Santa Clara Co, CA.

She was married to John RECTOR on 24 Mar 1869. MARRIAGE:Santa Clara County, Marriage Book B, page 430. John P. Rector to Sarah Francis Johnson. Licence issued 26 March 1869. Married 28 March 1869 by James K. Rule, M.G. Filed 8 May 1869.

John RECTOR died in Santa Clara Co, CA. Gilroy Advocate, Saturday, 26 Aug 1905. NOTE- Died at home in Los Olivos, Santa Barbara County, CA on 19 August. Buried in Gilroy next Monday. Born 1840 in Polk Co., MO. At age 7 crossed to California with parents. From Sacramento to Napa then to San Luis Obispo County and Los Angeles. Spent a few years in Hollister and Gilroy area, where he married Sarah F. Johnson in 1869. Children-William, Lucinda (Mrs. Lulu Rohr) and John. Moved to Cayucas, CA where Sarah died. Remarried in 1885 and had four more children. He was a blacksmith and farmer. Buried in I.O.O.F. in Gilroy.

Other marriages:

24 Mar 1885 Hester Elizabeth WILLETS-

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DEATH:Gilroy Advocate, 29 September 1938; Obituary of Mrs. Hettie Wilson, age 84, died in Eureka, CA on September 23. Daughter of the late Rebecca Johnson Thomas. Survived by daughter, May Pearsall and sisters, Lutie Kuhn of Pacific Grove and Mrs. Susie Rahm of Healdsburg. Buried Olivet Memorial Park. Attending the funeral were Mrs. Ed Rohr, Mrs. Bessie Bowen and Mrs. Shirley Johnson (wife of Albert Shirley Johnson?). She was buried in Olivet Memorial Cemetery, Eureka, Humboldt Co, CA.

She was married to David WILSON on 1 May 1873. Gilroy Advocate, 3 May 1873; David Wilson to Hettie A. Johnson; 1 May 1873, Old Gilroy, at bride's parents home by W.F. Comptons.

Hettie A. JOHNSON and David WILSON had the following children:

She died on 25 Apr 1940 in Pacific Grove, CA. Obituary of Lutie Kuhn; Gilroy Dispatch, 26 April 1940; -aged 82, born in MO, spent childhood in Gilroy. Married in 1881 to Bernard Kuhn (died in 1900). Sister-Susie Rahm of Oakland. Nieces-Mrs. E. Rohr and Mrs. Bessie Bowen of Gilroy, and Mrs. May Pearsall of Eureka. Deceased brothers and sisters-Mrs. Elizabeth McCutchen of Woodland, Mrs. Sarah F. Rector of San Luis Obisbo, Mrs. Hetty Wilson of Eureka; William and Albert Johnson of Gilroy. Funeral on 27 April.

She was buried on 27 Apr 1940 in IOOF Cemetery, Gilroy, Santa Clara Co, CA.

She was married to Bernard KUHN in 1881.

She was married to _________ MALONEY before 1907.

He appeared on the census in 1900 in Santa Clara Co, CA. CENSUS:1900 U.S. Census; Santa Clara Co., California, Gilroy Twnshp, Las Animas Precinct, E.D. 50, sheet 3, dwelling 72. Head of Household-William Johnson; Rebecca J. Thomas, mother, born April 1832, 68 years old, widowed, 8 children born, 7 children still alive, born MO, father born Illinois, mother born Illinois.

He appeared on the census in 1910 in Santa Clara Co, CA. CENSUS:1910 U.S. Census, Santa Clara Co., Gilroy Twnshp., CA; E.D. 72, sheet 10A; D.139, F. 140; Head of household- William H. Johnson, age 49, married 3 years, born CA, father born IN, mother born KY, farmer; Lena G., age 26, born MO, father born MI ?, mother born IL; Dorothy A., daughter, age 2, born CA, father born CA, mother born MO.

He died on 26 Jan 1927 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co, CA.

Obituary of William H. Johnson; Gilroy Advocate, 29 January 1927; native of Gilroy died at home in San Jose on January 26. Moved to San Jose a few years before death. Survivors- wife, Lena G. Johnson; daughters, Dorothy A. and Willah E. Johnson; sisters, Mrs. H.A. Wilson of Eureka, Mrs. Lutie Kuhn of Pacific Grove and Susie Rahm of Oakland. Aged 66 yrs. at death.

Undated obituary (handwritten date of 29 Jan 1927) Former Resident Dies in San Jose William H. Johnson, who owned an orchard on the South Monterey Road for many years, and who was a native of Gilroy valley, died at his home in San Jose, January 26, after an illness of several months. He was under medical care in the Gilroy Hospital for some time. Mr. Johnson moved from Gilroy to San Jose a few years ago, but was a frequent visitor to our city. He was a man of quiet, unostentatious habits, fond of his home and family. He is survived by a widow, Lena G. Johnson, two children, Dorothy A. and Willah E. Johnson, and three sisters, Mrs. H.A. Wilson of Eureka, Mrs. Lutie Kuhn of Pacific Grove and Mrs. Susie Rahm of Oakland. He was aged 66 years. The funeral services will take place at St Paul M.E. Church, San Jose, this Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock pm. Interment is in the Masons & Odd Fellows cemetery, Gilroy. He was buried in IOOF Cemetery, Gilroy, Santa Clara Co, CA.

He was married to Lena G. SCHUMACHER on 28 Nov 1906.

Lena G. SCHUMACHER was born on 12 Sep 1884. She died on 27 Jan 1978. William Henry "Will" JOHNSON and Lena G. SCHUMACHER had the following children:

29. ALBERT SHIRLEY SYDNEY JOHNSON was born on 24 Feb 1863 in Gilroy, Santa Clara Co, CA.

He appeared on the census in 1900 in San Benito Co, CA. T623 Reel 97 ED 16 San Benito Co, CA #254-14-34 Albert S. Johnson head/white/male Feb 1863 37 Married 12 years B/CA Parents B/MO/MO farmer

He died on 7 Jul 1912 in Gilroy, Santa Clara Co, CA. His obit: Born/raised in Gilroy Valley; living at Carnadero, CA when died. Married to Kate E. Robershotte about 25 years, all 15 of their children living. He was over 6' tall , 250# farmer. Surviving siblings included Wm. H. Johnson, Mrs. Lutie Kuhn, Mrs. Hettie Wilson, and Susie Rahm.

Obituary of Albert S. Johnson; same article in the San Jose Mercury News and the Gilroy Advocate, 7 July 1912; NOTE- Died in Carnadero District (Elmer Rea ranch), born in Old Gilroy to late Jos. and Rebecca Johnson. 49 yrs. old. He married about 25 yrs before Kate E. Robershotte and had fifteen children, all living (in 1912). Physical description- 6 ft. + tall, around 250 lbs. Surviving siblings- Wm. H. Johnson of Gilroy, Mrs. Lutie Kuhn of Mt. Madonna, Mrs. Hettie Willson of Eureka and Mrs. Susie Rahm of Oakland.

He was buried on 9 Jul 1912 in IOOF Cemetery, Gilroy, Santa Clara Co, CA.

He was married to "KATE" EMMA KATHERINE ROBERSHOTTE (daughter of JOSEPH A. ROBERSHOTTE and MATILDA NINA WEST ) on 9 Nov 1887 in Los Gatos, CA. Gilroy Advocate, 12 November 1887; Al. Johnson to Kate Robershotte in Los Gatos on 9 November 1887.

"KATE" EMMA KATHERINE ROBERSHOTTE was born on 6 Mar 1868 in Sidney, AUST. She died on 17 Apr 1951 in Gilroy, Santa Clara Co, CA.22 Gilroy Dispatch - 17 Apr 1951 Mrs. Kate Winter Dies At Home Gilroy Dispatch - 18 Apr 1951 Services Thursday for Mrs. Winter, Gilroy Pioneer Mrs. Kate John Winter, 83, died early yesterday after a lengthy illness, passing away at her home on N. Rosanna St. She had been a resident of Gilroy for 73 years, coming here with her parents from her native Australia. Surviving her are husband Herman Winter and 10 children: Mrs. Bessie Bowen and Walton Johnson of Gilroy, Mrs. Mabel McRay of Morgan Hill, Mrs. Gertrude Pimentel and Mrs. Ada Burk of San Jose, Albert Johnson of Salinas, Mrs. Lois Arens of San Francisco, Mrs. My Tomison of Los Angeles, Joe Johnson of Grimes, Arthur Johnson of Corning. Private services will be conducted from Habing Funeral Chapel on Thursday at 2:00 pm, internment at IOOF. Friends of the family are invited to call at the funeral chapel tonight and tomorrow up to time for the rites which will be attended by her 10 children and 15 grandchildren. She was buried on 19 Apr 1951 in IOOF Cemetery, Gilroy, Santa Clara Co, CA.

ALBERT SHIRLEY SYDNEY JOHNSON and "KATE" EMMA KATHERINE ROBERSHOTTE had the following children:

Obituary of Suzetta Rahm; Gilroy Dispatch, 14 July 1950; Widow of Frank Rahm. Native of MO and 82 years old. Son-Milton Phegley of Placerville. Niece-Lulu Rohr. Brothers- Late William and Albert Johnson. She was buried in 1950 in Gilroy, at the IOOF Cemetery, Santa Clara Co, CA.

She was married to William Morgan PHEGLEY on 9 Sep 1885 in Gilroy, Santa Clara Co, CA.

Suzetta "Sue" B. JOHNSON and William Morgan PHEGLEY had the following children:

She was married to Frank RAHM on 3 Jul 1910. Suzetta "Sue" B. JOHNSON and Frank RAHM had the following children:

  53 i. Ethyl B. RAHM was born on 14 Jan 1895. She died in 14 Jan 1979.

31. Bettie R. JOHNSON.

She was married to John C. BUMGARGER.

34. Dorothy JOHNSON was born on 13 Dec 1907. She died on 31 Aug 1969.

She was married to Herman MCINTYRE.

35. Willah JOHNSON was born on 16 Aug 1914.

She was married to George SAUTER on 10 Sep 1942. George SAUTER served in the military WWII. Undated news article with photo: S/Sgt George J. Sauter--whose wife is an art instructor at Walter Colton School, has returned from overseas duty with an honorable discharge won by 32 months of service and a total of 125 points. A native of Cincinnati, Sgt. Sauter was stationed for a while at Fort Ord with the third division, and in this distinguished unit he participated in the campaigns of Casablance, Sicilly, Italy, France, and Germany, taking part in four invasions. he wears eight battle stars, the Bronze Star medal awarded last March for meritorious service in support of combat troops, and the rarely awarded French Fouragere, a unit citation indicating the second degree of the Croix de Guerre. The third division won its French award in WWI (sic), in which it participated as the 10th agon train. The only other American division so decorated was the Ninth. Following a brief stay on the Peninsula with Mrs. Sauter's mother, Mrs. L. Johnson of Monterey, S/Sgt. and Mrs. Sauter left for a visit with his parents in Cincinnati.

He was a Fire Truck Driver about 1917 in Gilroy, Santa Clara Co, CA. Gilroy Dispatch 14 Sep 1970: Photo with caption: Otto Hornlein, who ran an auto and sign painting business on Old Gilroy Street during WWI, was handed the job of sprucing up the city's old steam engine in March 1917. At left with Shirley Johnson, first paid driver of the fire department, he is pictured with the results of his labor. Said the Advocate at the time, "Otto is justly proud of his handwork on the old steam engine; under his magic touch it looks spic and span as a new engine." The editor also commented that he would have liked to see the city trade the engine in on a new steam motor which would give Gilroy apparatus "second to no town in the state." In 1916 the city purchased for $5,000 an American La France engine which was kept at Tice's garage until the firehouse was completed during the summer of 1916. Prior to the hiring of Johnson, only Chief Babb, Bruce Scholfield, John Leon or Joe Maniero were permitted to drive the new engine.

He died on 2 May 1947 in Los Gatos, CA. He was buried on 5 May 1947 in Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara Co, CA. A funeral program from Habing Funeral Chapel says he belonged to the Gilroy American Legion Post #217.

He was married to Louise LAMERSKINI on 15 Feb 1919 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co, CA. Louise LAMERSKINI was born on 5 Dec 1890. She died on 2 May 1973. She was buried in Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara Co, CA.

37. Alvernia Merrietta JOHNSON was born on 4 Oct 1889 or Nov 1889 in CA. She died on 22 Jan 1919. Undated obit (handwritten date 1/22/19 age 29-this notice 1/25/19)

Young Mother's Dealth Leaves Five Small Ones Death at all times is sad, but the case of Mrs. Laverne Johnson Mohlar (sic), who passed away early Wednesday morning at her home in Sunnybrook district, the blow is certainly a heavy one on the surviving husband who is left with five small children, the youngest being a babe in arms only six months old, and the oldest ten years old. Mrs. Mohlar had waited on the entire family who were down with the flue, and finally contracted the disease herself. She fell an easy victim. Her cousin, Mrs. Lula Rohr was with her in her illness. Mrs. Mohlar was the daughter of the late Albert Johnson, and was born near Gilroy 29 years ago. Her life was a sad one. Her first husband deserted her with three small babies. She was only a child when she married him. The second marriage proved happier, her husband providing for her wants and those of her children. She leaves besides her own little family, a mother and several brothers and sisters.

She was married to Jackson F. CROCKETT on 1 Jul 1909 in Hollister, San Benito Co, CA. She was divorced from Jackson F. CROCKETT. Alvernia Merrietta JOHNSON and Jackson F. CROCKETT had the following children:

She was married to William MOLLER. William MOLLER died in 1960. Alvernia Merrietta JOHNSON and William MOLLER had the following children:

She was married to FRANK JACINTO PIMENTEL (son of "Jess" Jacinto Matthew PIMENTEL and FRANCES THOMAS ) on 27 Dec 1908 in Gilroy, Santa Clara Co, CA.23 FRANK JACINTO PIMENTEL was born on 16 Sep 1887 in Santa Clara Co, CA. He took a Hawaiin Holiday Cruise in Dec 1958. San Jose Mercury 25 Dec 1958 photo of the Frank Pimentel's departing for Hawaii (a 50th Anniversary trip) He died on 4 Jan 1965 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co, CA. He was buried on 7 Jan 1965. Funeral program - Darling-Fischer Garden Chapel His Silver Wedding Aniversary anouncement. undated newspaper photo His 28th Wedding Anniversay Party notice. undated news clipping: Anniversary of Parents Motif for Gay Party Mr. and Mrs. William C. Henley of Pittsburg and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd W. Johnson of South Gate, Cal, entertained jointly on Saturday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Pimentel on their 28th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Henley and Mrs. Johnson are daughters of the Pimentels, and with their families enjoyed the Christmas holidays at the family home on West San Carlos Street. Monopoly and other games were played Saturday evening, following which refreshments were served. The guests included the Messrs. and Mesdames F.J. Pimentel, A.E. Hartman, R.L. Skillman, R.F. Henley and son Ronald of Yuba City, C.R. Reid, Mrs. Joseph Daft, the Misses Jane Riolo and Janis Henley and Gus Arzino.

A Christmas dinner was enjoyed in the Pimentel home on Christmas day with the following gathered around the festive board: Mr. and Mrs. William C. Henley, Janis Henley, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd W. Johnson and Mrs. David Johnson of Santa Rosa, and Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Pimental. Mr. and Mrs. Henley enjoyed a second Christmas celebration at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Henley in Milpitas.

Mr.and Mrs. Lloyd Johnson are leaving for Kentucky in February, where Mr. Johnson, who is a member of a baseball team will enter training. He will join his team later in Indianapolis.

GERTRUDE NINA JOHNSON and FRANK JACINTO PIMENTEL had the following children:

She was married to Will LERKE on 23 Oct 1912 in Hollister, San Benito Co, CA. She was divorced from Will LERKE. "Mae" Matilda May Ruth JOHNSON and Will LERKE had the following children:

She was married to Lewis THOMASON. Lewis THOMASON died on 6 Sep 1947. "Mae" Matilda May Ruth JOHNSON and Lewis THOMASON had the following children:

Joseph Harry JOHNSON had the following children:

She was married to Jess J. SERPA on 10 Dec 1913 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co, CA. She was divorced from Jess J. SERPA. Undated news article: Serpa Divorce An unhappy alliance ended Wednesday when Judge F.B. Brown in department three of the superior court granted an interlocutory decree of divorce to Ada Serpa in her action against Jess Serpa. The court ordered that plaintif was entitled to a divorce from the defendant on the grounds of extreme cruelty, and that the minor child of the parties, Marjorie Serpa, should be awarded the plaintiff in the action. The defendant must pay the plaintiff the sum of $15 monthly for the support and maintenance of the child, and such other sums as are necessary to provide clothing and education for the child; he was granted permission to visit the minor at reasonable times and have her on occasions in his custory during the daytime.

Jess J. SERPA was born on 22 Feb 1883 in Hollister, San Benito Co, CA. Funeral program - Darling Fischer Garden Chapel He died on 16 Feb 1956 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co, CA. Undated obit: Jesse J. Serpa: Jesse J. Serpa, 72, retired dairy worker, died yesterday in a San Jose hospital after a brief illness. A resident here three years, he lived at 5306 Alum Rock Ave. He was a native of Hollister. Before retiring he worked as a maintenance man for dairies in Tracy and Oakdale. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Clifford Winning of Santa Clara; sister, Julia Payne of Gilroy; brother Tony Serpa of Oakland, and two grandchildren. He was a member of IDES Lodge of East San Jose. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 8:30 am in Darling-Fischer Garden Chapel, followed by Requiem Mass at 9 in St. John Vianney Church. Interment will be in Santa clara Catholic Cemetery. Rosary will be recited tonight at 7:30.

Funeral program - Darling Fischer Garden Chapel He was buried on 18 Feb 1956 in Santa Clara Catholic Cemetery, Santa Clara Co, CA. Funeral program - Darling Fischer Garden Chapel Ada Camilia JOHNSON and Jess J. SERPA had the following children:

She was married to Alvin BURK. Alvin BURK was born on 23 Sep 1896/7 in Beryessa. He died on 21 Feb 1965. He was buried in Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara Co, CA.

She was married to Lawrence E./Jean? KLUMP/KLUM on 21 Sep 1917 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co, CA. She was divorced from Lawrence E./Jean? KLUMP/KLUM.

She was married to William BIAGGI. William BIAGGI died 31 Jun 1941. He was Cinnabar Mine Industry. San Jose 1 July 1937

Where Rich New Discovery May Revive Valley's Old Mine Industry: (photos with caption: see file) He was an Attorney. "Nina" Rebecca Jane JOHNSON and William BIAGGI had the following children:

He died on 12 Jan 1991. He was buried on 14 Jan 1991 in IOOF Cemetery, Gilroy, Santa Clara Co, CA. He served in the military WWII. He was buried in Gevalin Cemetery, Gilroy, Santa Clara Co, CA. He was a Game Warden.

He was married to Benita in 1955.

She was married to Henry DECLAIRVILLE. Emma "Katherine" JOHNSON and Henry DECLAIRVILLE had the following children:

She was married to Claude PETERS.

She was married to George BOWEN. "Bessie" Elizabeth Ruth JOHNSON and George BOWEN had the following children:

He was involved in a law suit about 1919 in Yuba City, CA. Undated news article: Lad Sues for $61,500 on Beating Charge Yuba City, Jan. 10th--Damages aggregating $61,500 are sought by 17 year old Albert Johnson in a suit on file here today against charles H. Hartwig in superior court. The suit, brought by Ada Burk, Johnson's guardian, charges Hartwig, with whom the youth had been making his home, struck him with a club, breaking his right arm.

He was married to Alta "Ruth" Kellom (born 24 February 1920). Albert Sidney JOHNSON and Ruth had the following children:

48. Lois Esther Sylvia JOHNSON was born on 18 Feb 1908 in Gilroy, Santa Clara Co, CA. She died on 5 Mar 1997 in Fall River, Shasta Co, CA.

She was married to LEEOWN in 1925.

She was married to ARENDS/ARENS.

50. Mabel Corina JOHNSON was born on 6 May 1911 in Gilroy, Santa Clara Co, CA. She died on 30 Sep 1980. She was buried in Gilroy IOOF Cemetery, Santa Clara Co, CA.

She was married to Benton BOGGS on 4 Dec 1927 in Gilroy, Santa Clara Co, CA. Marriage date from undated news article about divorce. She was divorced from Benton BOGGS about 1936.

The Boggs were married at Gilroy December 4, 1927. Boggs asks for the custody of the three minor children. Mabel Corina JOHNSON and Benton BOGGS had the following children:

She was married to Murray MCRAY. Mabel Corina JOHNSON and Murray MCRAY had the following children:

+83 ii. Marva "Janine" SHARP.

She was married to Barry "Mark" SHIPMAN on 15 Nov 1990 in Stephenville, Erath Co, TX. Barry "Mark" SHIPMAN was born on 14 Jun 1956 in TX.