Preliminary Notes on Charles Johnson and Some of His   Descendents of Goochland Co., Virginia
By Bonnie Flythe, fly1776@rcn..com
Jan.25, 2004
© 2004

If one thing can be said about the Johnsons of Goochland County, it is that they left their contemporary descendants with many mysteries to ponder.  It is very tempting to consider Charles Johnson an older son of Edward Johnson of New Kent County or of Daniel Johnson of Henrico, Virginia.  Likewise, it is quite possible that Charles Johnson was a son of Michael Johnson.  Possible, but by no means proven!  

Quite a few of Michael Johnson's sons have been identified by the wording of deeds or by tracing his land, but this is of no avail with Charles.  Though Charles was a neighbor of Michael Johnson's sons, we have not been able to successfully connect Charles to Michael or any other older Johnson male.  The following will outline the Charles Johnson family of Goochland if for no other reason than to keep his descendents separate from the known descendents of Michael Johnson in Goochland.

Charles first appears in the records as a purchaser of land in 1728.  Therefore, he was born at least by 1707.  It is not known whether Charles was Virginia born or an immigrant. 
DB#1, pg. 41.  Aug. 7, 1728.  Robert Adams of St. James Parish sells to Charles Johnson of same for 13 pounds 10 shillings, 160 acres on north side of James River.  Bounded by Broad Branch.  Wit: Geo. Payne, Joseph Ashlin.  Signed: Robert Adams.  Rec. Nov. 19, 1728.  Mourning Adams, wife of Robert, ack. Deed (Weisiger, 1728-1736, 5)
In 1731, he sold land on the north side of the James River, but it is not clear that this was the land he purchased in 1728.
DB#1,pg. 248.  May 18, 1731.  Charles Johnson of St. James Parish to John Sorrell for 5500 pounds tobacco, 150 acres on north side of James River.  Wit: Robt. Payne, James Barrett, Benj. Woodson.  Signed. Charles Johnson. Rec: May 18, 1731.  Elizabeth wife of Johnson, relinq. Dower right.  (Weisiger, 1728-1736, 5 )
Charles’ wife, Elizabeth Johnson, relinquished her dower rights, but her maiden name is not known.  

Evidence for Charles’ close association with Michael's sons is to be found in one of two patents dated Sept. 28, 1732.  Daniel, James and John Johnson were brothers and sons of Michael Johnson. 
Patent.  Sept 28, 1732.  77 acres to Charles Johnson for 10 shillings. Land on Mill Creek and Jenetoe Creek.  Bounded by Daniel Johnson, Henry Turner, George Floyd, Mrs. Finney, James Johnson, John Johnson & Daniel Johnson. (Foley, Vol I, 90)
Charles’ second patent was for land also in the east end of the county. 
Patent.  Sept. 28, 1732.  400 acres to Charles Johnson for 40 shillings, land on branches of Tuckahoe Creek.  Bordered by Philip Webber, Gilly Grumarine & Parish line (Foley, Vol. I, 90)

Two years later he sold the 77 acres of patent land to Benjamin Watkins.  In 1735 he purchased from John Sorrell 100 acres on a branch of Tuckahoe Creek.
Deed. DB#2, pg. 135.  July 14, 1735.  John Sorrell to Charles Johnson for 10 pounds,  100 acres on branch of Tuckahoe Creek, granted to said Sorrell April 6, 1734.  Bounded by Webber’s line, said Charles Johnson, said Sorrell.  Wit: Edw. Scott, J. Williams, Antho Hoggatt.  Rec. Aug. 19, 1735.  Mary wife of John relinq. Dower right (Weisiger 1728-1735, 69)
Then in 1737, Charles Johnson seems to have sold this land to Thomas Owen. 
Deed. DB#4, pg. 37.  June 2, 1737.  Indenture from Charles Johnson to Thomas Owen of Henrico Co., for 2 pounds, 18 shillings, land on north side of James River, bounded by Thomas Owen and Philip Webber.  Wit: Thomas Anderson, Miles Jenings, Thos. Edwards.  Signed: Charles (+) Johnson Rec. June 21, 1737.  Elizabeth, wife of Johnson, relinq. dower right.
(Weisiger 1736-1742, 5)
Elizabeth, Charles wife, relinquished her dower rights again as she had for the sale of the 77 acres to Benjamin Watkins.  Charles signed this deed with his mark, but other sales do not show any mark.  This seems to have been written inconsistently by the clerks copying the original deeds.  

According to the St. James Northam Parish Vestry Book 1744-1850, Goochland County, Virginia by Hopkins, Charles Johnson was paid to care for Richard Churchwell from 1745 through 1754 when Charles was paid for burying him.  During that same year, he was compensated for overpaying one levy.  This does identify him as a member of the established Church of England who was willing to take care of an indigent person in the parish. 

 In 1753, Charles sold 50 acres of his patent land, bounded by Randol Roundtree and Philip Mayo, to Randol Roundtree.  This must have been part of his land on Tuckahoe Creek and obviously was where he and Elizabeth were living.  Mention of houses, orchards, etc. in the deed does not necessarily mean that Charles was selling the place where he and his family lived. Some of the wording of deeds was a formula that was used whether relevant or not. 
Nov. 3, 1753.  Deed from Charles Johnson to Randol Rountree, 50 acres, “part of the same tract of land whereon the sd. Charles Johnson now lives..... granted to him by patent” Bounded by William Rountree & Philip Mayo... with all houses, orchards, etc.  Wit: William Cook, Hugh Moss.  Signed: Charles (C.I.) Johnson Rec. Mar. 19, 1754 (DB#6, pg. 342)

In 1754, Charles Johnson, Sen. signed a deed of gift for 100 acres to his "son-in-law" David Cosby.
Nov. 16, 1754.  Charles Johnson, Senr. to “son-in-law” David Cosby, 100 acres Bounded by Randol Rountree, Philip Mayoe, “it being part of the tract of land whereon I now live” Wit: Edwd. E. Pate, Jno Pate, Ralph Graves.  Signed: Charles (C I) Johnson (DB#6, 414)
The Rev. Douglas recorded the birth of several of the children of a David Cosby and Mary Johnston beginning in 1757.  It is quite likely that Charles gave his daughter's new husband this gift near the time of their marriage. The mark on this deed does not match the mark on the 1737 deed, but this must be the same Charles Johnson.  

Two days later, Charles signed another deed of gift.
Nov. 18, 1754. From Charles Johnson to “my sons” Charles Johnson, James Johnson, & William Johnson.  To Charles Johnson 100 acres “whereon he now lives”, to James Johnson 100 acres “whereon he now lives”, to William Johnson 100 acres “with the clearing he has made”. Wit: Edw. E. Pate, John Pate, Ralph Graves.  Signed: Charles (C.I.) Johnson Rec: Nov. 19, 1754 (DB#6, 415)
This last deed implies that Charles was the oldest son, James next and William the youngest.  William had not apparently built a house or outbuildings. These deeds clearly identify some of the children of Charles Johnson, but I have not been able to pin down the identity of any others.  He may have had other daughters. The sons were probably adults or near adults and Charles was providing them with a start in life.  For reasons not at all clear, in 1756 David Causby sold back to his father-in-law the 100 acres bounded by Randol Rountree and Mayo (DB#7,112).  

Charles seems to have more sold or given away more land than he owned.  There are probably patents or indentures that were either not registered or are lost.  In 1767, Charles signed a deed of mortgage on his remaining land to the merchant, Alexander McCaul . 
Sept. 5, 1767.  Charles Johnson to Alexander McCaul of Henrico for 30 pounds, 2 parcels of land, 250 acres “being part of tract of 400 acres granted to sd. Charles Sept. 28, 1732" also two feather beds, etc. to give McCaul peaceful possession & pay McCaul the 30 pounds by next November.  If in default McCaul may take property.  Wit: Arch. Bryce, William Wilson, John Woodson, William Wallace. Signed: Charles Johnson.  Rec: Sept. 15, 1767 deed of mortagage (DB#9, pg. 100)
Charles Johnson did not leave a will.  In 1769, he signed a deed of gift and power of attorney to his son James. 
July 11, 1769.  Charles Johnson, Sr. to James Johnson “for love and good will and affection... I bear my son James Johnson all that plantation and land I now live on & all the rest of my estate real and personal & power of attorney” Wit: Randol Rountree, William Childress, William Rountree, Richard Wade.  Signed: Charles (his C I mark) Johnson, Sr. Rec. July 17, 1769 (DB#9, pg. 212) 
James probably cared for Charles in his final years. When Charles Johnson died, he would have been at least 63 years old.  His wife Elizabeth, mother of the children, was probably dead by 1754 and there is no proof that Charles remarried.  Without a study of Charles Johnson’s deeds nothing about his wife and children would be known.  

Children of Charles & Elizabeth Johnson
  
I. Charles Johnson, Jr. (bef. 1733-1792) 
In 1761, Charles Johnson, Jr. was paid by the Vestry as Constable for the service of removing Jane Sumter (Hopkins, 36).  On April 13, 1762, a George Perry, jr. of Albemarle County sold land to Charles Johnson, Jr. 
April 13, 1762.  George Perry, Jr. of Albemarle County sells to Charles Johnson, Jr. “For divers good causes but more especially 33 pounds, 100 acres on branches of Tuckahoe.  Bounded by Matthew Nightengale, Broad Branch, Hutchinson’s corner, Wm Neeves Wit: George (X) Perry, Senr., Elizabeth Perry, John Snead.  Signed: George Perry, Junr., Susannah Perry.  Rec. April 13, 1762  (DB#8, pg. 284.)  
The deed itself implies a relationship between the Perrys and Charles Johnson, jr., but no proof has surfaced.  According to the Douglas Register, a Samuel Perry did marry an Agnes Johnson before Sept. 1764.  The Perrys moved to Fluvanna and Albemarle Counties and research in that area may shed light on this. 

In 1770, Charles Johnson sold this same tract of land to Thomas Pleasants and the deed was signed Charles Johnson Senah and Hannah (H) Johnson.  
Nov. 10, 1770.  Charles Johnson to Thomas Pleasants for 36 pounds, 100 acres of land on one of the Branches of Tuckahoe Creek, Broad Branch (Robert Adams patent Jan. 28, 1733)) Bounded by Matthew Nightengale, Thomas Chancellor & John Nieves formerly the property of George Perry, Jr. Wit: Wm. Willis, Stephen (X) Johnson, Daniel Johnson.  Signed: Charles Johnson Senah, Hannah (H) Johnson.  Rec: Nov.19, 1770 (DB#10, pg. 77)  
By this time, Charles Johnson Sr., the father of the three sons and a daughter, had written out a deed of gift to his son James Johnson.  If Charles Johnson the Elder died soon after giving his son James control of his property and affairs, then it is quite plausible that his son Charles was no longer referred to as Jr., but had become Charles Johnson, Sr., husband of Hannah Thompson. 

The topic of George and Mary Thompson's daughters now must be discussed.  George Thompson's will was dated Oct.6, 1765 and probated Dec. 15, 1767. 
Oct. 6, 1765.  Will of George Thompson.  To dau.  Elizabeth Ragland, 1 negro woman and 5 pounds current money, feather bed and furniture after my wife’s decease.  To dau. Hannah Johnson, 1 negro woman, bed and furniture after my wife’s decease. I lend to dau. Hannah Johnson, during her natural life, 2 negroes; after her decease sd. Negroes with their increase to be divided among her children.  To dau. Sarah Gregory, 1 negro women, feather bed, furniture and 5 pounds current money.  I lend to sd. Dau. 1 negro boy, then to my grandson, William Gregory, son of Sarah, when he arrives at lawful age or marries.  I lend to son-in-law, John Johnson, a negro girl with her increase during his natural life, then to my granddaughters, Winefred Johnson and Eleanor Johnson. My grand-daughter Eleanor Johnson to be put to school 2 years by my executors at expense of my estate.  To dau. Joyce Leake, all land and plantation whereon I now lived, also 6 negroes and their increase, my still, hand mill, whip saw, cross-cut saw, and safe, some of these articles I have made in a deed of Gift to my dau. Joyce Leak, and my son-in-law Elisha Leak.  To wife Mary Thompson, 2 negroes, Copper Kettle, and her own chest and trunk, 1 horse, bridle and saddle, feather bed and furniture.  I lend said wife during her natural life or widowhood all estate, real and personal, except what has already been willed away; at her decease to be divided equally between 3 daughters; Elizabeth Ragland, Hannah Johnson , and Joyce Leake.  Ex.: Wife, Mary Thompson and sons-in-law, Elisha Leak, and Charles Johnson.  Wit: Robert Burton, Noel Burton, Absolom Howle, Hezekiah Fien, John Woodson.  Prob. Dec. 15, 1767  (Henley, 55)
He did not clarify the names of either daughter who married Johnson!  However, the Douglas Register has a John Johnson and Hellender Thompson having a daughter Winefred on Sept. 19, 1757 and a daughter Hellender born on April 14, 1759.  So it appears that John married Hellender Thompson. 
     
The Hannah Johnson referred to in the will must be the wife of Charles Johnson, a son-in-law of George Thompson.  However, the Douglas Register lists the following: Charles Johnson and Agnes Thompson a daughter named Agnes born Mar. 30, 1757.  To confuse this further, the Register also has the following: Charles Johnson and Hannah Thomson a son named Benjamin born Feb.16, 1761. Then in 1770, Mary Thomson's will mentions her daughter Hannah Johnson and makes her son-in-law John Johnson her executor. 
Nov. 28, 1770.  Prob. Sept. 17, 1771. Will of Mary Thompson.  Dau. Elizabeth Ragland.  Granddaughters Mary Utler and Sarah Ragland.  Dau. Hannah Johnson.  Dau. Sarah Gregory.  Dau. Joyce Leake.  Granddaughter Elliner Johnson.  Exec.: John Johnson.  Wit: Hugh Moss, Benjamin Layne, John Woodson. DB#10, p.166-7  (Henley, 62 ) 
 
The Douglas Register has John Johnson and Hellender Thompson having children in 1757&1759. I conclude from all of the preceding that John Johnson married Hellender (Eleanor) Thompson, daughter of George and Mary Thomson.  Hellender died and John was married to a Martha Perry.  John's will shows this.  In a separate article, this John Johnson is discussed.  He can, in no way, be connected to the line of Charles Johnson under examination here.
    	
Charles Johnson, son of Charles Johnson, Senr. seems to have first married Agnes Thompson.  They had a child & then Agnes died and Charles married Hannah Thompson, her sister by 1761. It is possible that Agnes and Hannah were the same person.  Occasional errors in old records do occur, but that cannot be clarified without further research. 

In 1767, Charles Johnson the Younger sold 150 acres on Tuckahoe Creek to Thomas Pleasants.  
May 13, 1767.  Charles Johnson the Younger sells to Thomas Pleasants for 34 pounds 9 pence, 150 acres of land on Tuckahoe Creek . Bounded by Charles Johnson the Elder, William Rountree, Robert Adams, Perin Ferrar & John Gordon.  Also another parcel of 98 acres on Broad Branch of Tuckahoe Creek bounded by Edward Willis, Armistead Lightfoot, Robert Burton & Matthew Nightengale. Wit: Matthew Vaughan, John King, Wm. Rountree, Geo Divers.  Signed: Charles Johnson, jr.  Rec: Dec. 15, 1767 (DB#9,pg.123)

Hannah Thompson Johnson must have died about 1770.  The Order Books of Goochland County have the only record of the demise of Charles Johnson and the distribution of his estate:
Aug. Ct.  An agreement between Charles Johnson, William Johnson, Stephen Johnson, Daniel Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, Hannah Johnson & Alexander Baugh and Agnes his wife proved by Elisha Leake (OB#19, p. 119)
The actual agreement was not recorded in the Will and Deed Books of the county, but it is obvious that the above item referred to Charles Johnson, Sr.: 
Aug. Ct.  A division of the estate of Charles Johnson, Sr. amongst his children presented and proved by the oath of Elisha Leake (OB#19, p. 119)   
This lists all of the children of Charles Johnson who was deceased in 1792.  

Children of Charles and Agnes/Hannah Thompson Johnson

•	1. William M. Johnson (ca. 1750-1819)
He was “of Cumberland” later Powhatan County as of 1777 when he purchased land there.  On Aug. 20 1770, he had married Mary Weaver (Jones, 29).  According to Wallace in William Wesley Rowland and Nancy Frances Johnson: Their Ancestors and Descendants, Mary died on Feb. 13, 1773 and then William married Eleanor Depp on Sept. 17, 1776 in Maniken Town.  About 1805, William and family moved to Franklin County, Kentucky. 

•	2. Daniel Johnson (bef. 1757-1819)
He married Ann Baugh in Goochland Co. on Jan. 31, 1778 and lived in Chesterfield Co. (Williams, 47) This is supported by a deed in Goochland to Benjamin Johnson from Daniel Johnson of Chesterfield:
Sept. 30, 1799.  From William Johnson & Alexander Baugh of Powhatan Co. & Daniel Johnson of Chesterfield Co. to Benjamin Johnson of Goochland Co. For 120 pounds, 94 & 1/4 acres on the waters of Broad Branch, bounded by William Ford, Benjamin Johnson.  Wit: John Hughson, Stephen (X) Johnson, Thomas Johnson, W.T. Johnson.  Rec.: April 21, 1800 (DB#18. pg.10)  
Daniel died in Chesterfield Co. in 1819.

•	3. Charles Johnson (bef. 1762-1810)
On Feb.17, 1783 Charles Johnson, Jr. married Mary Ann Farrar, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Farrar (Williams, 46).  Mary Ann was born 1756 according to the Douglas Register (Jones, 193).  On Dec. 16, 1783, Charles & Mary Ann became the parents of a daughter Ann.  In 1788 on Feb. 16, Charles Jones Johnson was born to them (Jones, 224).  Their other children were not registered by the Rev. Douglas.

In 1793, Charles purchased 121 acres from William Rountree.  
Jan. 18, 1793.  From William Rountree to Charles Johnson for 224 pounds and 5 shillings land on Broad Branch, 121 acres.  Bounded by Samuel Rountree’s corner on ---------Broad Branch, Long Branch, Charles Johnson, Broad Branch.  Wit: Joel Ragland, Stephen (his X mark) Johnson.  Signed: William Rountree (DB#16, pg. 212)
In 1804, Charles and Mary Ann sold 38 & ½ acres of land to Stephen Johnson.  
Oct. 3, 1804. Charles Johnson & Mary Ann his wife sell to Stephen Johnson for 73 pounds, 3 sh., land- 38 & ½ acres.  Bounded by Benjamin Johnson, Saml. Rountree, John Huson.  Wit: Beverly I. Sandage, Benjamin Johnson, Thomas Hawthorne, D. Guerrant, F. Harris.  Signed: Charles Johnson, Mary Johnson  (DB#19, pg. 247)  

Charles died by 1810 when Benjamin Johnson presented an inventory and appraisal of his estate to the court.  The next year, Charles land was divided among his heirs:
 	May 13, 1811.  Land of Charles Johnson’ divided & alotted to:
1.  Mary Ann Johnson, widow of Charles Johnson dec.- 55 acres & slaves Bob a Blacksmith, Billy & Shadrack.  Mary Ann Johnson to pay other heirs $13.50 
	2.  Thomas Johnson & wife
	3.  Charles J. Johnson
	4.  Polly Johnson
	5.  Thomas Johnson, son of Decd (DB#21, pg. 275)

The two references to Thomas Johnson are not to the same man & they should not be confused.  Charles and Mary Ann Johnson’s daughter Ann married a Thomas Johnson on Aug.5, 1804 (Williams, 48).  This Thomas was a son of Charles Johnson’s brother Benjamin Johnson and his wife Margaret.   Ann married her first cousin.
 
•	1. Ann (Dec. 16, 1783-    )
Ann married Thomas Johnson on Jan. 5, 1804 (Williams, 48)
•	2. Charles Jones (Feb. 16, 1788-    )
Charles Jones Johnson married Susan H. Hughson, dau. of John Hughson on June 15, 1814 (Williams, 44).  
•	3. Mary (Polly)
•	4. Thomas 
Thomas married Ann (Nancy) Lawrence on Oct. 13, 1802 (Williams, 48)

•	4. Stephen (bef. 1768-1805)
On Oct.13, 1789, Stephen Johnson married Anna Rountree (Nancy) (Williams, 48).   She was a daughter of William Rountree and Jean Fenton.   He witnessed the deed, dated Sept.30 1799, from William Johnson & Alexander Baugh of Powhatan County and Daniel Johnson of Chesterfield to Benjamin Johnson of Goochland. These Johnsons were all his uncles.    

In 1803 Stephen and his wife Nancy sold 19 & ½ acres to Benjamin Johnson.
Dec. 10, 1803.  Stephen Johnson & wife Nancey sell to Benjamin Johnson for 36 pounds, 2 sh., land 19 & ½ acres.  Bounded by Benjamin Johnson, Ellis’ line.  Wit: Thos. Winn, John Hughson, Micajah Sinkleir.  Signed: Stephen (X) Johnson, Nancey (X) Johnson (DB#19, pg. 78)  

Stephen Johnson did not enjoy a long life.  He was about 45 years old when he died the winter of 1805.  His will was written on Oct. 3, 1804:
Feb. 14, 1805.  Will of Stephen Johnson.  Wife Nancey Johnson 1/3 part of land “I now live on” and personal property.  Daughter Mary Johnson 20 pounds when she comes of age or marries.  Daughters & sons, Hannah Johnson, William Johnson, Mary Johnson, Thomas Johnson, Fleming Johnson, Nancey Johnson, & Sarah Johnson.  Excs.:wife Nancey Johnson, Samuel Rowntree, and Benjamin Johnson.  Wit: Elisha Ellis, Joel Ragland, James A. Ellis, William (X) Sinclair.  Signed: Stephen (his X mark) Johnson. (DB#19, pg. 293).  
  
•	5. Agnes (Mar. 30, 1757-    )
Agnes married Alexander Baugh in 1788.  

•	6. Benjamin (Feb.16, 1761-   )
Benjamin seems to have outlived his Johnson brothers who stayed in Goochland County.  On Oct. 21, 1779, he married Margaret Johnson daughter of John Johnson and Martha Perry, of the line of Michael Johnson (Jones, 28).  Ben. & Peggie reported to the Rev. Douglas the births of a son Thomas on Aug. 19, 1783 and a daughter Molly Thompson on Feb. 20, 1786 (Jones, 224).
 
In 1798, after the death of his father Charles, he purchased land on the branches of Broad Branch from his brothers William and Daniel as shown previously.  The land bordered on land he already owned .  That same year, his brother William Johnson of Powhatan had mortgaged slaves to him, but paid the debt. 
Sept. 17, 1798. Benjamin Johnson of Goochland received of William Johnson of Powhatan, 225 pounds.  Mortgage on slaves Tawney, Jenny, Lawson, Milley, Sophia, Phill, Mary, Dan, Jacob and Nell bearing date Jan. 1, 1797 void and of no effect.  Wit: Nansey Johnson, John Hughson.  Signed: Benjamin Johnson.  Rec: Sept. 17, 1798 (DB#17, pg. 270)
By 1803, he was purchasing land from his nephew Stephen and from Philip Childress and wife.
 
He wrote his will in 1822: 
I Benjamin Johnson of Goochland County & State of Virginia being of sound mind & memory do make & appoint this to be my last Will & Testament as followeth:

1st.  My will and desire is that all my just debts & funeral expenses to be first paid by my executors hereafter nam’d

2nd. I lend unto my beloved wife Margaret Johnson my land on which I now live to gether with all my negroes and stock of every description household and kitchen furniture during her life or widowhood & no longer excepting on bed and furniture I give unto my Granddaughter Jane Hawthorn which is now in her possession, and at her death or marriage I lend my property to all my children that is now living to wit.  Nancy Hawthorn, Polly T. Johnson, Patsey P. Wood, John Johnson & George T. Johnson to be equally divided among them all excepting my land my will is that it should be divided between my two sons John Johnson and George T. Johnson

I give unto my son John Johnson that part of my land lying on the North East side to run from a black Gum on my line & William Ford’s line a straight course to a corner on my land & Stephen Johnson deceast agreeable to a plat drawn by Richard B. Hines to him & his heirs.

I lend unto my son George T. Johnson the balance of my land including my mantion house Mill Cotton machines agreeable to the plat above mentioned also my old set of blacksmith’s tools a small still & pewter worm a cross cut & whip saw during his life & at his death to his children lawfully begotten if any living if none living my will is that the land with all the other property devised to him should be sold and the money arising to be equally divided between my four children or their heirs namely Nancy Hawthorn, Polly T. Johnson, Patsey P. Wood & John Johnson.

I give unto my Grandaughter Polly Johnson one dollar to her and her heirs

I appoint my two sons John Johnson and George Johnson my Executors.  Signed sealed in presents of Ellis Puryear, Benj. H. Puryear, Jane (her X mark) Hawthorn.  
							Signed: Benjamin Johnson
								   Oct. 31, 1822
Prob. Feb. 16, 1824.  Widow Margaret Johnson posted bond to administer the estate with John Johnson, William Ford & John Johnson as security (DB# 25, 518)

•	7. Hannah (bef. 1775-   )
Hannah seems to have stayed in Goochland & on Feb. 25, 1796 she married John Hughson there with Benjamin Johnson as security (Williams, 44).  
    
II.   James Johnson (bef. 1733-ca. 1775)
In 1761, Charles Johnson, Sr. sold 50 acres to James Johnson "son of Charles Johnson".  This was in addition to the land Charles had previously given to James:
Mar. 24, 1761.  Charles Johnson, Sr. to James Johnson, son of Charles Johnson, for 12 pounds, 50 acres “part of the same tract of land whereon said Charles now liveth” bounded by Bib’s line, Peter’s Branch, James Johnson Spring Branch, Stamp’s line.  Wit: Wm Stamp, Wm Rountree, George Chowning.  Signed: Charles Johnson Rec: Sept. 15, 1761 (DB#8, pg. 182)  

A few months later, James Johnson sold to John Gordon the 100 acres given to him by his father: 
Aug. 14, 1761.  James Johnson to John Gordon for 40 pounds, “land whereon I now live & given to me by my father Charles Johnson” containing.... 100 acres bounded by Bib’s line, Harray Willis’ line, Hughes line.  “Joining land I bought of my father.” Wit: John Payne, Jr., John Farrar Tayl (sic), Matthew Nightengale, Robert Payne, jr.  Signed: James Johnson , Rec: Sept. 16, 1761.  Rachel Johnson his wife relinq dower (DB#8, pg. 184). 
A Rachel Johnson relinquished her dower right!  

There were several James Johnsons in Goochland at this time and the identity of their wives has been useful in distinguishing one from another.  Rachel Haden Johnson, wife of another James Johnson, moved with her husband to Albemarle by 1760.  Another contemporaneous James Johnson was married to a Mildred Mims. The birth of James and Mildred Johnson’s children were recorded in the Douglas Register between 1756 and 1769. This Rachel and James Johnson, son of Charles, stayed in Goochland County and they were having children at roughly the same time period as James and Mildred Johnson! 
According to the Douglas Register, a James Johnson and Rachel Street had the following children: Charles (b. 1758), Elizabeth (b.1761), William (b. 1763), Jeremiah (b. 1766), Jean (b. 1769) and Mary (b.1771) (Jones, 226).  There were probably other older children not recorded in the Douglas Register.  James and Rachel must have married in the early 1750s. 

This James Johnson was probably dead by early 1775.  On Mar. 31, 1775, Thomas Hubbard married Rachel Street (Jones, 27). This document was recorded in 1777:   
Feb. 15, 1777.  Thomas Hubbard & Rachel his wife well to John Johnson for 20 pounds, “right of dower in land.... whereon James Johnson, father of said John Johnson lately dwelled which at his death fell by heirship unto sd. John Johnson & Thomas Hubbard & Rachel his wife”.  Wit: William M. Crud (?), Joseph Farrar, William(X) Barker.  Signed: Thomas Hubbard.  Rec: Feb 15, 1777 (DB#12, pg. 24). 
The widow had remarried reasonably quickly, but it is not known if she had any children with Thomas Hubbard.  

This John Johnson, son of James, is not listed in the Douglas Register and was probably born before 1758.  He was most likely of age to have purchased this land from the Hubbards and therefore born 1756 or before.  A few months later, the following deed was written: 
Nov. 1777.  Matthew Riddle sells to John Johnson land Matthew Riddle purchased of Thomas Hubbard, 50 acres on waters of Tuckahoe.  Bounded by John Johnson, Thomas Ford, John -----------, heirs of William Johnson.  Wit: (copy unreadable).  Rec: Feb. 15, 1777 (DB#12, pg. 72)  
John seems to have purchased Rachel's dower right and then the land itself. 

The will of William Street was dated July 18,1776 in Henrico Co. and left one shilling to his daughter Rachel Hubbard (Weisiger, 102)!  So I think it is quite clear that James Johnson, son of Charles was the James Johnson married to Rachel Street. 

Children of James and Rachel Street Johnson
			
•	1. John Johnson (ca. 1754-1789).
John Johnson married Ann Webber on Jan.27, 1776 (Jones, 29).  In 1781, John & Ann Johnson sold 270 acres of land on the waters of Broad Branch of Tuckahoe Creek to Philip Childress:
April 7, 1781. John Johnson and Anne his wife sell to Philip Childress for 200 pounds, 270 acres of land on the waters of Broad Branch of Tuckahoe Creek. Bounded by Randal Rowantree, Robert Mixe (?), John Hutchins, John Ford, Joseph Mayo, Charles Johnson, the orphans of William Roundtree, decd.  “It being the land whereon James Johnson, father of the above named John Johnson, formerly lived”.  Wit: Stephen Sampson, Peter Fitzgerald, (copy cut off).  Signed: Jno. Johnson, Anness (sic) Johnson (DB#13, pg. 106) 
This deed provides further evidence of the relationship between John and his father James.   

On Oct.16, 1787 John Johnson sold some land with a house where William Webber lived back to William Webber for 4 shillings. 
Oct. 16, 1787.  John Johnson of Henrico co. sells to William Webber for four shillings, “all that part of a larger tract which was conveyed to the sd. John Johnson in fee simple by the sd William Webber by indenture bearing date the day previous to the day of the date of  this indenture......... including the house and plantation on which the said William Webber now resides.” ..... (to the only proper use and behoof of him the said William Webber during his natural life being part interlined).  Wit: Stephen Murrell, Francis Pearse, William Royster, G---- Hatcher, Johathan Hutchens, Archer Webber.  Signed: John Johnson William Webber.  Rec. April 21, 1788 (DB#15, pg. 116)   
The purpose of this is not clear.  Why did William Webber find it necessary to sell his son-in-law land and then quickly purchase it back? 
  
John wrote his will on June 4, 1789:
June 4, 1789.  Will of John Johnson.  Land on waters of Broad Branch & land purchased of Mr. William Webber to be sold.  Slaves & household furniture.... be sold also all my stock of every kind.  Estate divided equally “between my following children Philip, Polly, John & Nancy”.  To my mother 5 pounds annum for her support.  “My desire is that my two daughters be kept together and placed at some good place to be discreetly brought up & supported by the interest of their money.” 
“My two sons Philip & John shall be kept to school untill they shall have a sufficient education & then be put to a good trade.”  Excs.: William Webber, Jr., Rubin Ford, John Guerrant, Sr., John Guerrant, Jr.  Signed: John Johnson.  Wit: Gideon Hatcher, Archer Webber, & Polly Webber.  Prob. July 20, 1789 (DB#15, pg. 274).  
John did not mention his wife Ann & she was probably deceased by this time.  All four of his children were underage since he made provision for their care & education.  He left his mother, unnamed, five pounds per year.  Apparently Rachel Street Johnson Hubbard was still living in 1789.  The will was probated on July 20, 1789.  John was about thirty five years old when he died. 
			
•	2. Charles Johnson. (June 30, 1758-   )
In the Personal Property Tax List of 1783, Charles Johnson, Sr. & Jr. and Stephen Johnson appear in District #1 which appears to be in the easternmost portion of Goochland Co.  In District #4, further west, another Charles Johnson can be found.   This is most probably the son of James whose birth was recorded by the Rev. Douglas in 1758.  This Charles Johnson married Elizabeth Thompson, widow of Richard Thompson, some time after 1778 when Richard Thompson’s will was probated.  He had probably been married previously & had children.  Charles himself was described as “of Lickinghole” (Pers. Prop. Tax Lists, 1782-1809).

Beginning with the tax list of 1786, Charles had other tithable men living with him.  Reuben Herndon, under 21, was there then.  In 1791, a William Johnson was in Charles household.  The next year, William Johnson was gone and a Will Houchins was listed there.  In 1793, Martin Key was living with Charles Johnson.  Key also appears in the 1798 & 1799 list. 

In 1790, Charles & Elizabeth Johnson signed an agreement with some of her Thompson children:
Dec. 17, 1790.  Agreement between Charles Johnson and John Thompson, Sally Strong & Susana Jarratt, children & legatees of Richard Thompson decd.  Whereas the sd. Charles Johnson has intermarried with the widow of the Decd. And mother of us the sd. John Thompson, Sally strong, & Susannah Jarratt. Whereas the last will of the Decd. has left during the natural life of the present Mrs. Johnson the relict of the sd. Richard Thompson all his real and personal estate Now this agreement  Witnesseth that in tender consideration of our mother & willing that our respectful father-in-law shall have some advantages arriving to him and his heirs forever that in consequence of our Mother agreeing & he consenting with her to have the Estate of our deceased parent divided excepting his land according to the tenor of his will as if she was actually dead we John Thompson, Sally Strong & Susanna Jarratt do give & grant unto him for this his bond------ one negro lad called George, etc.  Wit: James Clement, George Richardson, Jn. Woodson.  Signed: Charles Strong, John Thompson, Susanna Jarratt, Thos. Jarratt, Charles Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson.  Rec: Dec. 20, 1790 (DB#15, pg. 448)  
Elizabeth Thompson (b.ca. 1760) married Charles Strong on Nov.25, 1785 (Williams, 95).  Susannah Thompson (b.aft. 1767) married Thomas Jarratt with her parents consent in 1788 (Williams, 46).  All of Thompson’s property except for his land was divided among the children.  

In later years, Charles purchased this land from the Thompson children.  Martin Key Thompson had moved to Oglethorpe County and his brother lived in Jackson Co., Georgia. 
Dec. 5, 1800.  Martin Key Thompson & John Thompson of State of Georgia sell to Charles Johnson for 324 pounds, land-180 acres.  Bounded by Richard Dobson, Charles Johnson, James Clements, Benjamin Pages line, Lickinghole Creek, Carters ferry rd., James Houchings line, Benjamin East, John Hodges. Wit: Saml Cosby, Paul Dismukes, Martin Key.  Signed: John Thompson & Martin K, Thompson.
State of GA, Jackson Co.  John Thompson .... constitutes brother & trusty friend Martin Thompson of Oglethorp Co. To transact piece of business.... to sell tract of land.... willd to him by “my father Richard Thompson” Oct. 22, 1800 Proven & rec: June 15, 1801 (DB#18, pg.193).  

Charles and Elizabeth Johnson were living on some of the Thompson land because in 1801 the following deed was written: 
Jan. 16, 1802.  Thomas Jarrat & Susannah his wife sell to Charles Johnson for 15 pounds their claim to land formerly belonging to Richard Thompson decd. where “sd Charles Johnson now liveth”.  Wit: James Turner, Paul Dismukes, Martin Key.  Ackn., dower relinq & rec: Feb. 15, 1802 (DB#18, pg. 316)  
Another deed was recorded at the courthouse the same day. 
Nov. 13, 1801.  Charles Strong & Sarah his wife of State of Georgia sell to Charles Johnson for 15 pounds, all claim right & title to .... land “whereon Charles Johnson now liveth”.  Wit: Saml Cosby, Martin Key, Paul Dismukes, Jesse Clement.  Proven & Rec: Feb. 15, 1802 (DB#18, pg. 324).  
A daughter Sarah (or Elizabeth?) had married Charles Strong and moved to Georgia also. It is not clear where Susannah and Thomas Jarrat lived.   

In 1816, Charles sold this land to Martin Key:
Jan. 20, 1816.  Charles Johnson sells to Martin Key for $2000, land-140 acres. Bounded by Jesse Clements, James Carter, Martin Key.  Wit: Geo. S. Smith, Samuel Harris, Reuben Davidson, Thos. Smith, Robert Key.  Signed: Charles Johnson. Ackn. & rec: Feb. 19, 1816 (DB#22, pg. 135).  
All his other property was likewise signed over to Martin Key. 
__________. Charles Johnson sells to Martin Key “for natural love & affection which I bear to Martin Key” and for $1, two negro women Aggy & Molly & all household furniture & cattle, hogs, sheep, etc.  Wit: Geo. S. Smith, Robert Key, Samuel Harris, Reuben Davidson, Thos. Smith.  Signed: Charles Johnson. Rec: Feb. 19, 1816 (DB#22, pg.136).

Martin Key had married an Elizabeth Johnson in 1797 (Williams, 51).  Elizabeth was most likely a daughter of Charles Johnson, but not a daughter of the widow Elizabeth Thompson Johnson because she must have been born about 1777.  According to Key researchers, she died before 1834 when Martin Key married his second wife, Anne Walton in Louisa County.  Martin Key, born Nov. 10, 1772, was son of William Key of Louisa County and Sarah Wash his wife. 
It is not known when Charles or Elizabeth, his wife, died. 

•	3. Elizabeth (April 29,1761-    )
 			 
•	4. William Johnson. (July 17, 1763-   )
A William Johnson appears in one deed dated May 3, 1801 in which Johnson  of Campbell County sold land to John Britt of Goochland.  
May 3, 1801.  Thomas Herndon & Susanna his wife of Goochland Co., Va. and William Johnson & Mary his wife of Campbell Co., Va. sell to John Britt of Goochland Co. for $1 land on waters of Lickinghole Creek.  Bounded by William Page, Tarlton Layne, James, Holman, Arch. Bryce & orphans of John Britt, Decd. -130 acres ...”the same being part of the tract belonging to the distributees of estate of John Britt deceased”.  Wit: Arch. Bryce, Jr., Paul Dismuks, William Mullins, Rice Ennes.  Signed: Thos. Herndon, Susanna Herndon, William Johnson, Mary Johnson.  Ackn. & Susanna Herndon relinq. Dower: July 20, 1801 (DB#18, pg. 217)  

The land was Mary Britt Johnson’s portion of her father’s legacy.  William Johnson and Mary Britt had been married on Dec. 12, 1792 and Martin Key was a witness (Williams, 49)!  At this time, there are no other indicators that this William was a son of James and Rachel.  Further research is necessary.
William Johnson in Campbell County has not been traced. 

•	5.  Jeremiah (July 5, 1766-   )

•	6.  Jean (Jan. 5, 1769-    ) She married John Hughson on Sept. 20, 1789 

•	7. Mary (July 23, 1771-   )

•	8.  Joseph – son of James on Tax List. 

III. William Johnson (bef. 1734-bef. 1766)
William Johnson married Elizabeth Mills on Feb. 4, 1755 and some of their children were listed by the Rev. Douglas in the Register beginning in 1757 (Jones,29).  By March 7,1766, William was deceased and Elizabeth Miln (Mills) married Philip Ryan (Jones, 42)
October Court 1778 Johnson & c. vs. Ryan.  On a former motion of William Johnson as Guardian to the Orphan children of William Johnson Decd. John Woodson, Joseph Woodson, Richd. Bibb & Jos. Watkins or any three of them are now appt to lay off and allot to Elizabeth Ryan formerly widow of the sd. Wm Johnson Decd. her third part of the sd. Decd.'s land according to law and return same to next court (OB#13, p____.) 
Land transactions by James Johnson’s son John indicate that some of these children survived at least until 1778 when this deed was recorded:
April 20, 1778.  John Johnson & wife Ann sell to Matthew Riddle for 60 pounds, 50 a. on Tuckahoe Creek.  Bounded by John Johnson, John Hutchins & heirs of William Johnson.  Wit: John England, James George, Nolin Woodson.  Signed: John Johnson
Ackn. & Rec: April 20, 1778 (DB#12, p. 115). 
There were heirs of a William Johnson mentioned in two deeds dated 1777 & 1778 referring to land on Tuckahoe Creek.  

•	Jeremiah (June 15, 1757-  )
•	2. Judith (June 2, 1758-   )
•	3. William (May 23, 1761-  )

IV. Mary Johnson  (bef. 1734-    )
Mary Johnson (Johnston) married David Cosby before 1754 in Goochland.  They then had children: Winnefred (Jan. 26, 1757), William (Feb. 14, 1759), Jeremiah (Oct. 11, 1761), James (Mar. 28, 1765), Pleasants (----1769) (Jones, 179).  They are untraced after 1769.

•	1. Winnefred (Jan.26, 1757-   )
•	2. William (Feb. 14, 1759-     )
•	Jeremiah (Oct. 11, 1761-      )
•	James (Mar. 28, 1765-     )
•	Pleasants (1769-         )
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Charles Johnson (bef. 1707-ca. 1770Go. Co.)
   m. Elizabeth
	1.William (bef. 1733- bef. 1766)
	     m. Elizabeth Mills, ca. 1755, m.#2 Philip Ryan
		a.  Jeremiah, 1757
		b.  Judith, 1758
		c.  William, 1761
	2. Charles (bef. 1733- ca. 1792 Gooch. Co.)
	       m. Agnes Thompson, ca. 1755
		a.  William M. Johnson (ca. 1750- 1819 Franklin Co., Ky.)
		      m. Mary Weaver (    -1773), 1770
			A. Daniel (Sept. 4, 1771-     )
			B.  Martha (ca. 1772-   )
			      m. Abraham Baugh, Jr.
		       m. Eleanor Depp (    -1826 Franklin Co., Ky), 1776
			C. Elizabeth (ca. 1777-  )
			D. William Thompson (ca. 1780-   )
			E. Sherrod H. (1785-   )
			F. George T. (ca. 1787-   )
			G. Major M. (ca. 1787-   )
			H. Polly
			I. Angel Marshall
			J. Susannah
			K. Peter (ca. 1804-   )
			L. Abel (1795-   )
		 b.  Daniel (bef. 1757-aft. 1819 Va.)
		       m. Ann Baugh, 1778
			 A. William
			 B. Anderson
			 C. John
			 D. Patrick
			 E. Henry
			 F. Benjamin
			 G. Silas
			 H. Watson
			 I.  Hutson
		        m. Retter _________
		 c.   Agnes (Mar. 30,1757-    )
		        m. Alexander Baugh, 1788
		 d.   Charles (ca. 1762- 1810 Gooch. Co.)
		        m. Mary Ann Farrar, 1783
			   A. Ann (1787-      )
				m. Thomas Johnson, Aug. 5, 1804
			    B.  Charles Jones Johnson (1788-     )
				m. Susan H. Hughson (1798-    ), 1814
					1. Elizabeth (1822-       )
					2. Hannah (1823-      )
					3. Mary (1825-         ) 
					4. Martha (1827-     )
					5. John (1829-          )
					6. Susan (1831-         )
					7. Mahala (1833-      )
			     C.  Thomas 
			     D.  Polly
		m. Hannah Thompson (           -ca. 1770), ca. 1760
		     e. Benjamin (Feb. 16,1761-1824 Gooch. Co.)
			m. Margaret Johnson, 1779
			       A. Thomas (Aug. 19, 1783-    )
				m. Ann Johnson (1787-    ), 1804
			        B. Nancy (ca. 1780-    )
				m. Thomas Hawthorne, 1803
			        C. Polly T./ Molly Thompson (Feb. 20, 1786-   )
			        D. Patsy P. (Perry?)
				m. William Wood, 1813
			         E. John 
			         F. George T. (Thompson?)
		      f. Hannah
			 m. John Hughson, Feb. 25, 1796
      g.  Stephen (1763- 1805 Gooch. Co.)
			 m. Nancy/Ann Rountree, 1789
			            A. Hannah
				B. William
				C.  Mary
				D. Thomas
				E.  Fleming
				      m. Elizabeth (1804  -    )
					1. Mary A. (1827-     )
					2. James M. (1830-    )
					3. Thomas R. (1833-    )
					4. Sarah C. (1836-       )
					5. Maria W. (1839-     )
					6. Binford (1842-       )
					7. Fleming C. (1846-        )
					8. Robert N. (1849-          )
				F. Nancy
				G. Sarah
3. James (son of Charles the Elder b. bef.1733-1777)
	      m. Rachel Street, ca. 1753
		a. John (ca. 1756-1789
		    m. Ann Webber, 
			A. Philip
			B. John
			C. Polly
			D. Nancy
		b. Charles (1758-          )
			A. Elizabeth (ca. 1776-bef. 1834)
				m. Martin Key, 1797 Goochland 
		     m.  Elizabeth __________ Thompson, ca. 1785
		c. Elizabeth (1761-      )
		d. William (1763-        ) moved to Campbell Co., Va.
		     m. Mary Britt, 1792
		e. Jeremiah (1766-         )
		f. Jean (1769-               )
		    m. Benj. Hughson, 1789
		g. Mary (1771-                )
		h.  Joseph (son of James-Tax list)
	4. Mary (ca. 1733-            )
	    m. David Cosby, bef. 1757
		a. Winefred (1757-           )
		b. William (1759-          )
		c.  Jeremiah (1761-             )
		d.  James (1765-                     )
		e.  Pleasants (1769-               )

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