1781 - 1855 (73 years)
Generation: 1
1. | CORNWALL Mary Presson was born on 21 Jul 1781; died on 2 Jul 1855 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; was buried in Surry County, VA (Rogers Family Cemetary, Off Rt.40). Other Events and Attributes:
- Marriage: Widow of William Cornwall
- Reference Number: 449
- Pension Application: 24 Jul 1844, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Window's pension filed
- Residence: 1855, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States
Notes:
On July 23, 1855, John C. Rogers was granted administration of Mary Cornwall Booth's estate and surity of $500 was posted by William M. West. He then married her daughter, Mary E. Booth on August 22, 1859. He returned warrant 155002. Mary Presson Cornwall Booth died July 2nd, 1855. Mary Booth was placed on the Richmond, Va pension rolls at $40 per annum. Certificate # 4456. Bounty land warrant28655 for 160 acres was issued on 6-2-1856 and returned due to death. Duplicate certificate issued 9/24/1859 Added 8/10/04: From: Joann Presson Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 12:07 AM To: Gene Harris Subject, from Joann Presson. Hello Gene, I am writing this email from another Internet provider that I have because we seem to have too much trouble with the other one. First I want the 'thank you' for sending me the information you had on Mary Presson and husband. I also want to 'thank you' for that wonderful saying and picture that was also in that email. May I have your permission to use that saying? I want to give you a bit of information that I have on Mary Presson. She married William on August 20, 1808 in Surry Co., VA. Now Mary's parents are: Tomer Presson b: July 23, 1750 in Charles Parish, York Co., VA and his wife was Elizabeth. They had nine children, one being Mary. Now Tomer's parents are: Robert Presson and Frances Tomer and Robert's parents are: Nicholas Presson and his second wife, Elizabeth. I also wanted to ask you about Talmadge Booth. I saw that he (not sure if that is male or female) wrote a letter to you, his he related to the Pressons? How? And how are you related? We are planning a trip to Richmond, Virginia on August 27 and will be staying with a cousin who lives on Mapleton Road in Richmond, is that near where you live? We will be meeting, for the first time, Billy Austin and Dianna Presson who also live in Richmond. We will be going to Yorktown to do research and in Surry County to the Courthouse there. Do you have a copy of the Booth Family Bible? Could you scan me a copy? I'd like to find out who Mary's children were. Do you think Yorktown would have any information on Mary and her family? I wonder if she left a Will? I didn't understand the surity of $500? What does that mean? I'm still learning.....I've only been working on this since Nov of 1999. Thank you for helping me and may God Bless You! Joann
See also #451, John C. Rogers
Nicholas Presson
Notes - Apparently spelled name Pressey until abt 1707 when it appears that the family changed to "Presson". This is borne out by early records - Register of Charles Parish 16909 where Nicholas was listed as the father of a daughter, perhaps Elizabeth whose birth is recorded in Charles County Records, 1648 - 1789 as Elizabeth Pressey, daugheter of Nicholas and Jane Pressey, 1/11/1690.
Jane was his 1st wife, Elizabeth the 2nd The best guess is that Nick was born at least by 1670 and died on 4/4/1732, Charles Parish.
He married Jane by abt 1689 who died11/3/1699 as recorded in the Register although the Register lists the birth of Mary in 1700 and Thomas in 1703 as children of Nicholas and Jane.
He married Elizabeth that same year who lived at least until 1719 when her last child Daniel was born.
Robert Presson Son of Nicholas and Elizabeth, born abt 1714 In Charles Parish (births and deaths for 1714-1715 were lost by the Vestry Clerk) and died in 1757 ; in July of that year, the court speaks of him as deceased although the Register lists his death on 11/1/1757.
He married probably Frances Tomer, daughter of Jon and Mary Tomer. There is no verification of this marriage (records do not exist in this early period. The naming of a son "Tomer" and the continued use of this unusual name in later generations strongly indicate she was a Tomer and the daughter of John Tomer, Jr. and his wife, Mary born 11/1/1713, died 5/13/1757 all in Charles Parish and recorded in the Register.
Tomer Presson Son of Pobert and Frances, born in Charles Parish on 7/23/1750 and died in Surry Co in 1750. He married Elizabeth who was living in 1807 and died by 1809 in Surry.
His son James' will was unwitnessed and when brought for probate, William Cornwell (perhaps his brother-in -law) and Thomas Presson swore to the court that the handwriting was that of Tomer and that he (James) had written and signed the will.
Daughter Mary was living when Tomer made his will in 1801 and is possibly rthe Mary Presson who married William Cornwell in Surry Co. in 1808.
Marriage:
from Beverly Booth family Bible, Pg. 22. They were married on August 20, 1808, from Joann Presson
Pension Application:
Filed when she was 73 yoa per her application
Residence:
Stated she was living in Surry on Rev War Pension Application
Mary married BOOTH Beverly on 4 Feb 1819 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Beverly (son of BOOTH Robert, IV and BAILEY Sarah) was born on 7 Jan 1753 in Nottoway Parrish, Southampton County, VA; was christened on 3 Apr 1777; died on 22 Nov 1833 in Surry County, VA (At their Residence); was buried on 23 Nov 1833 in Surry County, VA (Rogers Family Cemetary, Off Rt.40). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. BOOTH Mary Ellis was born on 20 Dec 1822 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; died on 23 May 1898 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; was buried in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States.
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Mary married CORNWALL William on 20 Aug 1808 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. William and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 2
2. | BOOTH Mary Ellis (1.Mary1) was born on 20 Dec 1822 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; died on 23 May 1898 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; was buried in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 450
- Alt. Birth: 20 Dec 1820
- Alt. Marriage: 22 Aug 1859
Notes:
John C. Rogers was granted administration of the estate of Mary's mother on July 23, 1855. She had died on July 2nd, 1855. He then married her daughter Mary Ellis Booth on Aug 22nd, 1859. Booth family bible circa 1800 shows her marriage as 4-9-1840, which would make her 18 yoa.
John C. Rogers was granted administration of the estate of Mary's mother on
July 23, 1855. She had died on July 2nd, 1855. He then married her daughter
Mary Ellis Booth on Aug 22nd, 1859 - Ref. Page 50 LDS Booth Genealogy- This must be an incorrect date, as the family Bible shows them married in 1840.
On July 23, 1855, John C. Rogers was granted administration of Mary Cornwall Booth's estate.
and surity of $500 was posted by William M. West. He returned warrant 155002.
Mary Presson Cornwall Booth died July 2nd, 1855.
Mary married ROGERS John Clark, Sr. on 9 Apr 1840 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. John (son of ROGERS Micajah, Sr. and CLARK Mary Polly) was born on 28 Dec 1819 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; died on 1 Nov 1884 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; was buried in Surry County, VA (Rogers Family Cemetary, Off Rt.40). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 3. ROGERS John Clark, Jr. was born on 1 Oct 1848; died on 10 Apr 1905; was buried in Waverly, VA (Bishop Cemetary, Chappell Farm).
- 4. ROGERS Beverly Booth was born on 16 Feb 1841; died on 7 Aug 1858 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; was buried in Surry County, VA (Rogers Family Cemetary, Off Rt.40).
- 5. ROGERS Keturah F. was born on 24 Nov 1842 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; died on 15 Aug 1885; was buried in Surry County, VA (Rogers Family Cemetary, Off Rt.40).
- 6. ROGERS Mahala Elizabeth was born on 20 Sep 1844 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; died on 8 May 1923; was buried in Surry County, VA (Johnson Family Cemetary).
- 7. ROGERS Mary E. F. was born on 26 Nov 1846; died on 15 Aug 1865; was buried in Surry County, VA (Rogers Family Cemetary, Off Rt.40).
- 8. ROGERS Robert Allan was born on 24 Aug 1850; died on 9 Nov 1893; was buried in Surry County, VA (Rogers Family Cemetary, Off Rt.40).
- 9. ROGERS Margaret Ann was born on 11 Jul 1852; died on 8 Oct 1901; was buried in Surry County, VA (Rogers Family Cemetary, Off Rt.40).
- 10. ROGERS Rosabelle Susanna. (B) was born on 10 Sep 1854 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; died on 31 Mar 1928 in Portsmouth, VA; was buried in Waverly, Surry County, VA.
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Generation: 3
3. | ROGERS John Clark, Jr. (2.Mary2, 1.Mary1) was born on 1 Oct 1848; died on 10 Apr 1905; was buried in Waverly, VA (Bishop Cemetary, Chappell Farm). Other Events and Attributes:
John married BISHOP Sarah J. on 22 Dec 1870. Sarah was born on 20 Sep 1854; died on 29 Jul 1877; was buried in Waverly, VA (Bishop Cemetary, Chappell Farm). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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4. | ROGERS Beverly Booth (2.Mary2, 1.Mary1) was born on 16 Feb 1841; died on 7 Aug 1858 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; was buried in Surry County, VA (Rogers Family Cemetary, Off Rt.40). Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 668
- Census: 1850, Southwark Parish, Surry Co., Virginia
Notes:
Census:
1850 United States Federal Census
about Beverly Rogers
Name:Beverly Rogers
Age:10
Birth Year:abt 1840
Home in 1850:Southwark Parish, Surry, Virginia
Gender:Male
Family Number:247
Household Members:NameAge
John C Rogers 30
Mary Rogers 27
Beverly Rogers 10
Catena T Rogers 8
Mahala Rogers 5
Mary Q Rogers 4
John C Rogus 2
Martha Presson 12
Micajah Ramey 22
Died:
Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
about Beverly B Rogers
Name:Beverly B Rogers
Birth Date:abt 1840
Birth Place:Surry
Death Date:7 Aug 1858
Death Place:Surry, Virginia
Death Age:18
Race:White
Marital Status:Single
Gender:Male
Father Name:John C. Rogers
Mother Name:Mary C. Rogers
FHL Film Number:34153
Family/Spouse: POWELL Ida Mae. Ida and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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5. | ROGERS Keturah F. (2.Mary2, 1.Mary1) was born on 24 Nov 1842 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; died on 15 Aug 1885; was buried in Surry County, VA (Rogers Family Cemetary, Off Rt.40). Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 669
- Census: 1850, Southwark Parish, Surry Co., Virginia
- Alt. Marriage: 17 Mar 1862; Roages Family Assoc other Marriage date
Notes:
Census:
1850 United States Federal Census
about Beverly Rogers
Name:Beverly Rogers
Age:10
Birth Year:abt 1840
Home in 1850:Southwark Parish, Surry, Virginia
Gender:Male
Family Number:247
Household Members:NameAge
John C Rogers 30
Mary Rogers 27
Beverly Rogers 10
Catena T Rogers 8
Mahala Rogers 5
Mary Q Rogers 4
John C Rogus 2
Martha Presson 12
Micajah Ramey 22
Keturah married GRANT Julious O. on 16 Sep 1867. Julious was born about 1828; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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6. | ROGERS Mahala Elizabeth (2.Mary2, 1.Mary1) was born on 20 Sep 1844 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; died on 8 May 1923; was buried in Surry County, VA (Johnson Family Cemetary). Other Events and Attributes:
- Alt. Burial: Surry County, VA (Rogers Family Cemetary, Off Rt.40)
- Reference Number: 671
Notes:
Update on names Pattie Arwood (1-3-2004)
Mahala married JOHNSON David Peyton on 29 Jan 1867 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. David (son of JOHNSON Edmund and HOBBS Sara "Sally") was born on 5 Aug 1840 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; died on 12 Aug 1919 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; was buried in Surry County, VA (Johnson Family Cemetary). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 13. JOHNSON Sidney Thomas was born on 20 Jan 1868; died on 4 Sep 1942 in Claremont, Surry County, VA; was buried in Surry, Surry County, VA (Oakwood Cemetary).
- 14. JOHNSON Mary Elizabeth was born on 8 May 1870; died on 22 Nov 1893.
- 15. JOHNSON Floyd Ivan (Iman) was born on 5 Mar 1872; died on 25 Dec 1915.
- 16. JOHNSON Wilder Lee was born on 3 May 1874; died on 4 Aug 1957; was buried in Richmond, Virginia, USA.
- 17. JOHNSON Joseph Franklin was born on 28 Jul 1876; died on 23 Jan 1943; was buried in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States.
- 18. JOHNSON Asa Bernard, Sr. was born on 25 Sep 1879; died on 18 Feb 1954; was buried in Petersburg, VA (Blandford Cemetary).
- 19. JOHNSON Pattie Mae was born on 21 Oct 1882 in Virginia; died on 18 Jan 1932 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States.
- 20. JOHNSON Jack Rogers was born in 1885; died in 1911.
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7. | ROGERS Mary E. F. (2.Mary2, 1.Mary1) was born on 26 Nov 1846; died on 15 Aug 1865; was buried in Surry County, VA (Rogers Family Cemetary, Off Rt.40). Other Events and Attributes:
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9. | ROGERS Margaret Ann (2.Mary2, 1.Mary1) was born on 11 Jul 1852; died on 8 Oct 1901; was buried in Surry County, VA (Rogers Family Cemetary, Off Rt.40). Other Events and Attributes:
Margaret married EMORY Pleasant Stanley, Sr. on 22 Dec 1870. Pleasant was born on 29 Mar 1849; died on 11 Aug 1926; was buried in Surry County, VA (Rogers Family Cemetary, Off Rt.40). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 21. EMORY Alva D. was born on 22 Jun 1872; died on 23 Jan 1901; was buried in Surry County, VA (Rogers Family Cemetary, Off Rt.40).
- 22. EMORY Pleasant Stanley, Jr. was born on 28 Apr 1879; died on 6 Oct 1960.
- 23. EMORY Lena was born on 29 Oct 1884; died on 26 Mar 1968; was buried in Waverly, Sussex County, VA.
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10. | ROGERS Rosabelle Susanna. (B) (2.Mary2, 1.Mary1) was born on 10 Sep 1854 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; died on 31 Mar 1928 in Portsmouth, VA; was buried in Waverly, Surry County, VA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 680
- Christening: 1854
Notes:
Christening:
John C. Rogers in entry for Rosebelle Rogers, "Virginia, Births and Christenings, 1853-1917"
Name:Rosebelle Rogers
Gender:Female
Christening Date:
Christening Place:
Birth Date:10 Sep 1854
Birthplace:
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name:John C. Rogers
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name:Mary
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number:I01760-3
System Origin:Virginia-EASy
GS Film number:2046968
Reference ID:p 4
Rosabelle married BISHOP Junius Winfield on 28 Feb 1872 in Surry County, VA. Junius (son of BISHOP George Washington) was born on 27 Feb 1848 in Surry County, VA; died on 11 Jun 1920 in Surry County, VA; was buried in Waverly, Surry County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 4
11. | ROGERS John Henry (3.John3, 2.Mary2, 1.Mary1) was born on 4 Oct 1871; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1880, Guilford, Surry, Virginia
Notes:
Census:
1880 United States Federal Census
about John H. Rogers
Name:John H. Rogers ViewOriginalRecord View original image
Age:8
Birth Year:abt 1872
Birthplace:Virginia
Home in 1880:Guilford, Surry, Virginia
Race:White
Gender:Male
Relation to Head of House:Grandson
Marital Status:Single
Father's Name:John Rogers
Father's Birthplace:Virginia
Mother's Birthplace:Virginia
Neighbors:View others on page
Cannot read/write: Blind: Deaf and dumb: Otherwise disabled: Idiotic or insane: View Image
Household Members:NameAge
John C. Rogers 60
Mary E. Rogers 57
John Rogers 32
John H. Rogers 8
Cora Lee Rogers 4
Joseph Bird 22
John Filmore 18
Annie Holmes 18
John married YOUNG Agenora V. on 23 Apr 1895. Agenora was born about 1872; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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13. | JOHNSON Sidney Thomas (6.Mahala3, 2.Mary2, 1.Mary1) was born on 20 Jan 1868; died on 4 Sep 1942 in Claremont, Surry County, VA; was buried in Surry, Surry County, VA (Oakwood Cemetary). Other Events and Attributes:
- Military: 1861-1865, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Surry Cavalry
- Residence: 1890, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Marl Spring Farm
Notes:
Hi Gene: You have Sidney Thomas Johnson and Ruth Ella Rogers on you web page. In the Sussex-Surry Dispatch March 7 edition was obit for Katherine J. Fox listing them as her parents... Jean Johnsom
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NINTH GENERATION
SIDNEY THOMAS JOHNSON, son of David Peyton Johnson (a veteran of the Civil War) and Mahala Elizabeth Rogers, was born on January 20, 1868. As most of Surry County was left bankrupt after the Civil War, his boyhood was a simple one characterized by hard work. Schools were of the one-room variety and pupils ranged in age from seven years to adults. Sidney was a bright boy and quickly mastered his three R'B. At age eighteen he went to work in Waverly at a small general store. He worked for his board and a few dollars a month. Being only six miles from home, he walked the distance when time permitted. On one occasion, he was taken ill and his father had to drive a horse and dump cart the six miles through a snowstorm to get him. The cart was bedded down with hay and a quilt on top to make a bed. More quilts were placed over him and a table oilcloth covered all. He was snug and warm but doubtlessly had a rough ride, all the same.
It was at the small store in Waverly that he gained experience and acquired some knowledge of business management. After four years he had saved enough out of his meager earnings to make a down payment on a farm of his own.
In 1890, at age 22, he bought Marl Spring Farm. The manor house had burned down some time before, leaving but a small cabin; it was here that he lived for two years while he farmed and kept a small neighborhood store. On an adjacent farm lived the Cotton family, with three young girls. Boy met girl and he courted Mary Etta Cotton, marrying her at Union Church on January 27, 1892. He was described in a contemporary account as being a "popular young bachelor" and she was a lovely bride, as evidenced in photographs. A "grand reception" was held at her home after the ceremony.
After the wedding, Sidney and Mary set up housekeeping in the cabin which had been his home for two years. Now, as a team, they worked to make their lives better. He started building a proper house as time and money permitted. The house was built in two sections, the first of which was completed before 1895- The west end of their cabin housed a forge and tools while the house was being built. Their child, Ruth Olga, was born in the tiny cabin, while those which followed were born in the new house. The years went by while they worked and strived to make a good home for themselves and their growing family. Sidney was a very intelligent man and throughout his life showed greater ability than his simple schooling would indicate.
Fortunately, there were no wars during Sidney's young manhood, but he was a volunteer member of the Surry Cavalry. He occasionally rode to Surry on his black horse for drills, sporting a blue uniform with brass trappings and a gleaming saber at his side. He was a man of great energy and knowhow, inventing and making things to simplify the work that had to be done. Mary, dear wife and the mother of his six children, died on May 9i 1909t after an illness of about two years. She was but 37 years of age. Mary is remembered by her children as a loving woman and she was greatly beloved by all who knew her. The family suffered a tragic loss at her death.
Some difficult years followed with Sidney left alone with six children ranging in age from 3 to 16 years. Almost two years later he was married to Ruth ELla Rogers, but 18 years old. Her father was William Thomas Rogers and was related to Sidney's mother, who called him "Cousin Tommy." Sidney and Ruth had three children between 1912 and 1919, and by the time these were growing up the others had married and moved away. The first family car came in 1916 and it made visiting much easier. Sidney Johnson is remembered by Surry County farmers even today as having been able to plow an incredibly straight line with a mule. He, at one point, had a cantankerous steel-wheeled tractor and may have cussed it and ordered it around as did some of the older farmers, who plowed with mules all their lives.
The Johnson farmhouse was the junction of the first telephone line across Surry County and the children remember its switchboard. Sidney had educated himself in legal matters and became a justice of the peace around 1920. For many years he tried cases, both misdemeanors and felonies, in his office in a cabin just west of the house. With some felony cases, the proceedings were briefly suspended in order that he could chase the children away from under the window and prevent them from hearing the gruesome details. He was especially busy with his duties during the prohibition years.
During the 1930 's, the rest of the children finished school at Dendron and moved away. Ruth died in a Richmond hospital on March 31, 1941, only 48 years of age, leaving Sidney alone again at 73. She was greatly loved by all the children and was sadly missed. She was a robust woman and was so kind that it is said that she "would give the butter right off the table to someone in need." Sidney remained at home for a while then, enfeebled, went to Kibler Nursing Home in Claremont where he died on September 4, 1942. His funeral was held at his home and was attended by a large number of his friends and relatives. He was. a longtime member of Carsley Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday School for many years. He was buried in Oakwood Cemetery at Surry between Mary and Ruth under a grove of young oak trees.
ISSUE
by Mary Etta Cotton
RUTH OLGA b. 1893, d. 1969 m. 1926 Earl L. Madison
BERTHA MAY b. 1895, d. 1987 m. 1920 Charles Lawrence Bartlett
MYRA BELL b. 1897, m. 1917 Nelson Miles Huber
ALBERT SIDNEY b. 1899, m. 1927 Marjorie Ruth Kincaid d. 1982
MYRTIE LEE b. 1902, m. 1920 John Harris Lane, Jr., d. 1971
HUGH THOMAS b. 1905, m. 1936 Edith Lorraine Duncan, d. 1965
by Ruth Ella Rogers
PAULINE ISABEL b. 1912, m. 1941 Thomas Linwood Gofer d. 1988
EDNA MARION b. 1918, m. 1945 James W. Watt, Jr. d. 1996
KATHERINE GLADYS b. 1919, m. 1941 Eiwin Adler Fox, Jr.
Mary Etta Cotton Sidney Thomas Johnson Ruth Ella Rogers
Military:
Bertha (Johnson) Bartlett, wrote that her father, Sidney T. Johnson, was a member of the Surry Cavalry when she was a girl, in the first decade of the 20th century. She says he occasionally rode to Surry Courthouse on his black horse for drills, sporting a blue uniform with brass trappings and a gleaming saber at his side. Fortunately, there were no wars during bis young manhood.
Residence:
In 1890, at age 22, he bought Marl Spring Farm. The manor house had burned down some time before, leaving but a small cabin; it was here that he lived for two years while he farmed and kept a small neighborhood store. On an adjacent farm lived the Cotton family, with three young girls. Boy met girl and he courted Mary Etta Cotton, marrying her at Union Church on January 27, 1892. He was described in a contemporary account as being a "popular young bachelor" and she was a lovely bride, as evidenced in photographs. A "grand reception" was held at her home after the ceremony.
After the wedding, Sidney and Mary set up housekeeping in the cabin which had been his home for two years. Now, as a team, they worked to make their lives better. He started building a proper house as time and money permitted. built in two sections, the first of which was completed before 1895- The west end of their cabin housed a forge and tools while the house was being built. Their child, Ruth Olga, was born in the tiny cabin, while those which followed were born in the new house. The years went by while they worked and strived to make a good home for themselves and their growing family. Sidney was a very intelligent man and throughout his life showed greater ability than his simple schooling would indicate.
Died:
Ruth died in a Richmond hospital on March 31, 1941, only 48 years of age, leaving Sidney alone again at 73. Sidney remained at home for awhile, then, greatly enfeebled, went into Kibler Nursing Home in Claremont where he died on September 4,1942. His funeral was held at his home and was attended by a large number of friends and relatives. He was buried in Oakwood Cemetery between Etta and Ruth under a grove of young oak trees.
Buried:
he died on September 4, 1942. His funeral was held at his home and was attended by a large number of his friends and relatives. He was. a longtime member of Carsley Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday School for many years. He was buried in Oakwood Cemetery at Surry between Mary and Ruth under a grove of young oak trees.
Sidney married ROGERS Ruth Ella about 1911. Ruth (daughter of ROGERS William Thomas and ANDREWS Elizabeth Rebecca) was born on 11 Nov 1893; died on 31 Mar 1941; was buried in Surry, Surry County, VA (Oakwood Cemetary). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Sidney married COTTON Mary Etta on 28 Jan 1892 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Mary (daughter of COTTON William Madison and MADDERA Valeria Ann) was born on 30 May 1871; died on 11 May 1909; was buried in Surry, Surry County, VA (Oakwood Cemetary). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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14. | JOHNSON Mary Elizabeth (6.Mahala3, 2.Mary2, 1.Mary1) was born on 8 May 1870; died on 22 Nov 1893. Notes:
(Medical):She was engaged to be married when she became very ill with a fever. They went on horse back to get a doctor, but she died before they got back.
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18. | JOHNSON Asa Bernard, Sr. (6.Mahala3, 2.Mary2, 1.Mary1) was born on 25 Sep 1879; died on 18 Feb 1954; was buried in Petersburg, VA (Blandford Cemetary). Other Events and Attributes:
- Employment: Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Rogers Family Store
- Military: Colonial Heights, , Virginia; WW-II Draft Registration
- Census: 1930, Colonial Heights, , Virginia; 1930 Census
- Employment: Abt 1930, Petersburg, VA; Store at 627 Grove Avenue
- Residence: 1937, Petersburg, VA; 303 Lafayette Av
Notes:
Deceased: ASA JOHNSON
Deceased Information Last Name: JOHNSON
First Name: ASA
Middle Name: BERNARD
Identifiers Birthdate:
Date of Death: 2/18/1954
Interment Date: 2/20/1954
Race: WHITE
Sex: MALE
Age: 74
Other Information Parentage: DAVID & MAHALIA JOHNSON
Birthplace: SURRY COUNTY VIRGINIA
Place of Death:
Residence At Time of Grave Purchase Address:
Apartment:
City:
State:
Zip:
Attending Doctor: J. P. THWEATT
Funeral Home/Crematory J. T. MORRIS
Grave Id: 18427
Ward: RR
Section #: 10
Square: 7 (W 1/2)
Location: W 1/2 2ND SW CORNER
Location Grave #: 1
New/Old Grounds: NEW
Type of Vault: B
Employment:
Asa, as a young boy, worked in the Rogers' family stores. One the old store in Spring Grove is no longer standing. The Rogers family owned several stores. One at Carsley and one at Spring Grove were two of them. Ramey, who was related to the Rogers family also owned a store.
Asa Bernard Johnson worked in the Rogers Store on Carsley road (corner of Carsley and Otterdam Roads) across the road from Carsley United Methodist Church when he was young. This store was owned by Asa's mother (Mahala Elizabeth Rogers') family. While working at the store, Asa wrote arithmetic equations and signed his name in several places on the plaster wall of the building behind the store. Rogers Store at the corner of Carsley and Otterdam Roads has been restored and is open as a museum. The signatures of Asa Bernard Johnson can be seen on the wall. At the present, there are numerous store ledgers still existing with many family names and what they purchased. Call the Surry County Historical Society to view the store and its many interesting contents.
A portrait painted by Asa's grand daughter, Brenda Johnson Duckwall, of Asa's father, David Peyton Johnson (husband of Mahala Elizabeth Rogers), hangs in the store.
He later owned a grocery store on Grove Avenue in Petersburg, Virginia.
note: per Doris Jean Goodrich Johnson this store was owned by Nora Rogers when Doris Jean was a child) and was on Rt.10 Rt.40 NW side at Spring Grove in the triangle. 2 story with an attached wharehouse type building.
Asa Bernard Johnson and his wife Nelie were very generous and kind people especially evident during the Depression Years. Asa was not much concerned with making a profit from his store. He frequently let people have food "on credit" whether or not they could pay him back. They also took people into their modest home at 303 Lafayette Avenue in Colonial Heights.
Military:
WW II Draft Registration From Ancestry.com
Asa Bernard Johnson
303 Lafayette Ave.
Colonial Heights, VA
62 years old. Birthdate Sept. 25,1879
Birth: Surry County, Virginia
Wife: Mrs. Cornelia Harrison Johnson
Self-employed
A. B. JOHNSON'S GROCERY
627 Grove Avenue
Petersburg, VA
SIGNED A. B. Johnson
The painted name of this grocery was and may still be visible on the side of the actual grocery or a nearby brick building. The actual grocery store was at 627 Grove Avenue.
Census:
The 1930 Census shows the following people living at 303 Lafayette Avenue, Colonial Heights:
Asa B. Johnson 50 years old
Nelie A. Johnson 43
Harrison Johnson 10 (David Harrison Johnson, son)
Rosa Bland 23
Ruth Goodrich 21
Sarah Lane 19
1930 United States Census, Asa and Nellie are listed as living at 303 Lafayette Ave. Colonial Heights, Chesterfield County, Virginia,
The Census was done on April 15, 1930 and Nellie A. Johnson is listed as 43 making her birth year 1886. It gives the value of his home (Asa) as $3,500 and that he is a Merchant, Grocer, working on his own account. Listed in the household are: Asa, Nellie, their son Harrison Johnson (David Harrison Johnson), Rosa Bland, Ruth Goodrich, and Sarah Lane.
Employment:
Owned a store on Grove Ave in Petersburg
Residence:
U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
about Asa B Johnson
Name: Asa B Johnson
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1937
Street address: 303 Lafayette av Colonial Hts
Residence Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Occupation: Salesman
Spouse: Nelia A Johnson
Publication Title: Petersburg, Virginia, City Directory, 1937
Buried:
Asa Bernard Johnson, Sr.
Asa Bernard Johnson, Sr. 74, Merchant, residing at 303 Lafayette Avenue, Colonial Heights, died yesterday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock in Petersburg General Hospital after an illness of six months.
Mr. Johnson was a native of Surry County but had lived in Colonial Heights for the past 28 years.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nelie Harrison Johnson of Colonial Heights, two sons: Asa Bernard Johnson, Jr. Of Macon, GA and David Harrison Johnson, of Petersburg; brother, Wilder Johnson, of Richmond, and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock in the Chapel of J. T. Morris and Sons. The Rev. James B. Douglass, Pastor of Highland Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Blandford Cemetery.
Deceased: ASA JOHNSON
Deceased InformationLast Name: JOHNSON
First Name: ASA
Middle Name: BERNARD
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Date of Death: 2/18/1954
Interment Date: 2/20/1954
Race: WHITE
Sex: MALE
Age: 74
Other InformationParentage: DAVID & MAHALIA JOHNSON
Birthplace: SURRY COUNTY VIRGINIA
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AttendingDoctor: J. P. THWEATT
Funeral Home/Crematory J. T. MORRIS
GraveId: 18427
Ward: RR
Section #: 10
Square: 7 (W 1/2)
Location: W 1/2 2ND SW CORNER
LocationGrave #: 1
New/Old Grounds: NEW
Type of Vault: B
Asa married HARRISON "Nellie" Cornelia Adelaide on 19 Dec 1906 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. "Nellie" (daughter of HARRISON William Franklin and BAIRD Sarah Ellis) was born on 7 Sep 1887; died on 19 Jul 1959; was buried in Petersburg, VA (Blandford Cemetary). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 39. JOHNSON Asa Bernard, Jr. was born on 29 Nov 1907 in Danville, Pittsylvania County, VA.; died on 27 Aug 1976 in Macon, GA; was buried in Macon, GA.
- 40. JOHNSON David Harrison was born on 16 Sep 1918 in Petersburg, VA; died on 16 May 1989; was buried in Petersburg, VA (Blandford Cemetary).
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19. | JOHNSON Pattie Mae (6.Mahala3, 2.Mary2, 1.Mary1) was born on 21 Oct 1882 in Virginia; died on 18 Jan 1932 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
Pattie married HOLDSWORTH John Thomas on 26 Dec 1905 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. John (son of HOLDSWORTH John Henry and SCAMMELL Rosabelle Augusta) was born on 10 May 1879 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; died in 1917 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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21. | EMORY Alva D. (9.Margaret3, 2.Mary2, 1.Mary1) was born on 22 Jun 1872; died on 23 Jan 1901; was buried in Surry County, VA (Rogers Family Cemetary, Off Rt.40). |
24. | BISHOP Herbert Dudley, Sr. (10.Rosabelle3, 2.Mary2, 1.Mary1) was born on 16 Aug 1890 in Surry County, VA; died on 7 Jul 1960 in Richmond, Virginia, USA; was buried in Waverly, Surry County, VA. Family/Spouse: ROGERS Anice Jannette. Anice was born on 1 Feb 1889 in Surry County, VA; died on 27 Apr 1962 in Biglerville, PA; was buried in Surry County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 41. BISHOP Herbert Dudley, Jr. was born on 13 Mar 1915 in Surry County, VA; died on 12 Feb 1968 in Volusia County, FL; was buried in Deland, Volusia County, FL.
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