John Fenton Johnson1,2,3

Family Chart
ID# 23852, (1829 - 1907)
FatherLyman Johnson4,3,5 (8 Dec 1801 - 14 Jan 1874)
MotherMalona W. Eaton4,3,5 (22 May 1801 - 19 Oct 1880)

Key Events:

Birth: 2 Nov 1829, Castleton, Vermont6,7,8
Marriage: 8 Jun 1859, Mary Francis A. Remington (about 1841 - 19 Apr 1900)9,2,10
Marriage: 5 Apr 1905, Angelia Rosettha Kilborn (3 May 1833 - 24 Mar 1916)11,12
Death: 25 Sep 1907, Castleton13,14
Burial: 28 Oct 1907, Hillside Cemetery, Castleton, Rutland Co., Vermont15,16
ChartsDescendants of Gideon Cobb

Copyright Notice

Narrative:

     John Fenton Johnson was born on 2 Nov 1829 in Castleton, Vermont.6,7,8
     He was probably the male under age 5 listed in the household of his father, Lyman Johnson, in the 1830 Federal Census of Castleton, Rutland Co., Vermont.17 He was probably one of the two males age 10 to15 listed in the household of his father in the 1840 Federal Census of Castleton, Rutland Co., Vermont.18
     He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Castleton, Rutland Co., Vermont, in the household of his parents, Lyman Johnson and Malona W. Eaton.19
     John married first Mary Francis A. Remington, daughter of John Henry Remington and Betsey Mariah Stevens, on 8 Jun 1859.9,2,10
     John and Mary appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Castleton, Rutland Co., Vermont, enumerated 12 Jul 1860, reporting real estate valued at $800 and personal estate of $400.20
     John enlisted in Co. F, 14th Vermont Infantry as a private 18 Aug 1862, at Castleton, Vermont, for a term of nine months.21,22,23 The 14th regiment arrived in Washington, DC, 25 Oct 1862, and was assigned to picket duty in various locations in northern Virginia around the city.24
     John became sick and was left at the U. S. Army General Hospital, Frederick, Maryland, 29 Jun 1863 as the Regiment was on it's way to Gettysburg. He apparently missed that battle. When he returned to his unit is unclear.25,26
     Having reached the end of its nine-months enlistment, the Regiment was released 18 Jul and returned to Brattleboro, Vermont, arriving there 21 Jul. John was mustered out there with his unit 30 Jul 1863.27,28
     He became a farmer in when he returned from the War.29,5,30,31
     John and Mary moved to Hubbardton, Vermont, the next town north, about 1866. They appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Hubbardton, Rutland Co., Vermont, enumerated 18 Jun 1870, reporting real estate valued at $4,500 and personal estate of $1,000. Their children Lyman, Emma, James, Clara and Ida were listed as living with them.32
     John served as postmaster in Hubbardton from 1871 until he resigned in Oct 1879 as he was preparing to move west.33,34,35
     John and Mary moved to Minnesota in 1879.36,37 They appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Spring Creek, Otter Tail Co., Minnesota, enumerated 1 Jun 1880. Their children Lyman, James, Clara, Ida, Charles and Sarah were listed as living with them, as was Robert Stratton, a blacksmith, who was listed as a boarder.38
     He was a saw mill worker when he first moved to Minnesota, but had returned to farming by 1895. In 1900 he was a laborer, and was retired by 1905.39,40,41,42
     John and Mary appeared on the 1885 State Census of Scambler, Otter Tail Co., Minnesota, enumerated 1 May 1885. Their children Lyman, James, Ida, Charles and Sarah were listed as living with them.43
     John applied for an invalid pension based on his Civil War service on 30 Jul 1890, which was subsequently approved.44
     John and Mary appeared on the 1895 State Census of Scrambler, Otter Tail Co., Minnesota, enumerated 7 Jun 1895. Their children Charles and Sarah were listed as living with them, as was Sarah's husband James Elsworth.45
     His wife died on 19 Apr 1900 in Cormorant, Minnesota.46,47,48
     John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cormorant, Becker Co., Minnesota, enumerated 4 Jun 1900, listed as one of two boarders in the household of Solomon A. Halgren and his family.49
     John married second Angelia Rosettha Kilborn, daughter of Rufus A. Kilborn and Lydia M. Reynolds, on 5 Apr 1905, while he was on a trip east visiting family. They had been sweethearts when young, but both had married others.11,12
     John and Angelia appeared on the 1905 State Census Cormorant, Becker Co., Minnesota, enumerated 2 Jun 1905. His son Charles was listed as living with them.50
     John and Angelia returned to Castleton but he died while arranging for a place to live there.5
     John died on 25 Sep 1907 in Castleton at age 77.13,14 He was buried on 28 Oct 1907 in Hillside Cemetery, Castleton, Rutland Co., Vermont.15,16

Children:
     Children with Mary Francis A. Remington:

  • Lyman E. Johnson51,52,38 (21 Sep 1860 - 10 Jan 1889)
  • Emma Johnson52,5,53 (22 Oct 1863 - 3 Feb 1936)
  • James W. Johnson54,52,5 (26 Feb 1865 - aft 1907)
  • Clara O. Johnson55,52,5 (19 Jul 1867 - btn 1880 - 1885)
  • Ida A. Johnson52,38,56 (5 Oct 1869 - 26 Sep 1925)
  • Charles H. Johnson57,38,5 (5 Apr 1872 - aft 1907)
  • Sarah Adeline Johnson58,38,59 (31 Oct 1876 - 3 Jun 1921)

Children:
     There were no children with Angelia Rosettha Kilborn

Citations

  1. [S12254] Lyman Johnson household, 1850 U.S. Census, Rutland Co., Vermont, shows name as John Johnson.
  2. [S12249] Land Records, Castleton, Vermont, 15:21, John H. Remington to Mary F. A. Remington, mortgage, note of payoff signed by John F. Johnson and Mary F. Johnson, formerly Remington.
  3. [S3427] General Index to Vital Records of Vermont, death record for John Fenton Johnson, prepared by Castleton town clerk.
  4. [S12254] Lyman Johnson household, 1850 U.S. Census, Rutland Co., Vermont, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  5. [S12261] John F. Johnson obituary, The Fair Haven Era.
  6. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 150853036, John Fenton Johnson, shows date, as 2nd, and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  7. [S12261] John F. Johnson obituary, The Fair Haven Era, date, as 21st, and town.
  8. [S3427] General Index to Vital Records of Vermont, death record for John Fenton Johnson, prepared by Castleton town clerk, shows age 77 10 mo 23 days at death 25 Sep 1907, town, and state.
  9. [S12250] John F. Johnson household, 1860 U.S. Census, Rutland Co., Vermont, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  10. [S12261] John F. Johnson obituary, The Fair Haven Era, shows date.
  11. [S12261] John F. Johnson obituary, The Fair Haven Era, shows date and story.
  12. [S12264] John F. Johnson household, 1905 Minnesota State Census, Becker Co., Minnesota, Cormorant, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  13. [S3427] General Index to Vital Records of Vermont, death record for John Fenton Johnson, prepared by Castleton town clerk, shows date, town and state.
  14. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 150853036, John Fenton Johnson, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  15. [S12261] John F. Johnson obituary, The Fair Haven Era, shows funeral was on Saturday.
  16. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 150853036, John Fenton Johnson, includes tombstone photo.
  17. [S12258] Lyman Johnson household, 1830 U.S. Census, Rutland Co., Vermont.
  18. [S12259] Lyman Johnson household, 1840 U.S. Census, Rutland Co., Vermont.
  19. [S12254] Lyman Johnson household, 1850 U.S. Census, Rutland Co., Vermont.
  20. [S12250] John F. Johnson household, 1860 U.S. Census, Rutland Co., Vermont.
  21. [S12265] John F. Johnson, Compiled Service Records, Volunteer, Vermont, Company Descriptive Book card, shows unit, date, town, and term; Company Muster-in Roll card, shows rank.
  22. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 150853036, John Fenton Johnson, includes tombstone photo with inscription Co. F 14th Regt. Vt. Vol.
  23. [S12256] John F. Johnson household, 1895 Minnesota State Census, Otter Tail Co., Minnesota, Scrambler, shows he served as a soldier in the Civil War.
  24. [S1265] Wikipedia, online, article "14th Vermont Infantry Regiment," viewed Mar 2023.
  25. [S1265] Wikipedia, online, article "14th Vermont Infantry Regiment," viewed Mar 2023, shows unit moving to Gettysburg.
  26. [S12265] John F. Johnson, Compiled Service Records, Volunteer, Vermont, Hospital Muster Roll card May & June 1863, undated Appears on Returns card.
  27. [S12265] John F. Johnson, Compiled Service Records, Volunteer, Vermont, Co. Muster-out Roll card.
  28. [S1265] Wikipedia, online, article "14th Vermont Infantry Regiment," viewed Mar 2023, shows unit returning to Vermont.
  29. [S12250] John F. Johnson household, 1860 U.S. Census, Rutland Co., Vermont, shows occupation as farm laborer.
  30. [S3427] General Index to Vital Records of Vermont, birth record for James W. Johnson, prepared by Castleton town clerk, shows occupation as farmer.
  31. [S12251] John Johnson household, 1870 U.S. Census, Rutland Co., Vermont, shows occupation as farmer.
  32. [S12251] John Johnson household, 1870 U.S. Census, Rutland Co., Vermont.
  33. [S12266] "Rutland County," Vermont Chronicle, 2 Dec 1871.
  34. [S12267] "Hubbardton Hash," The Fair Haven Era, 14 Oct 1879.
  35. [S12261] John F. Johnson obituary, The Fair Haven Era, shows he was postmaster for many years, until moving west.
  36. [S12256] John F. Johnson household, 1895 Minnesota State Census, Otter Tail Co., Minnesota, Scrambler, shows they had lived in the state, and the district, 15 years.
  37. [S12261] John F. Johnson obituary, The Fair Haven Era, shows year.
  38. [S12255] John F. Johnson household, 1880 U.S. Census, Otter Tail Co., Minnesota.
  39. [S12255] John F. Johnson household, 1880 U.S. Census, Otter Tail Co., Minnesota, shows occupation as works - saw mill.
  40. [S12256] John F. Johnson household, 1895 Minnesota State Census, Otter Tail Co., Minnesota, Scrambler, shows occupation as farmer.
  41. [S12257] Solomon A. Halgren household, 1900 U.S. Census, Becker Co., Minnesota, shows occupation as laborer.
  42. [S12264] John F. Johnson household, 1905 Minnesota State Census, Becker Co., Minnesota, Cormorant, shows occupation as retired.
  43. [S12260] John F. Johnson household, 1885 Minnesota State Census, Otter Tail Co., Minnesota, Scambler.
  44. [S12263] Johnson, Civil War Pension Index, shows application and certificate numbers.
  45. [S12256] John F. Johnson household, 1895 Minnesota State Census, Otter Tail Co., Minnesota, Scrambler.
  46. [S12262] Mary Remington Johnson obituary, The Fair Haven Era, shows date, town, and state.
  47. [S12261] John F. Johnson obituary, The Fair Haven Era, shows year, town, and state.
  48. [S12257] Solomon A. Halgren household, 1900 U.S. Census, Becker Co., Minnesota, shows her husband as widowed.
  49. [S12257] Solomon A. Halgren household, 1900 U.S. Census, Becker Co., Minnesota.
  50. [S12264] John F. Johnson household, 1905 Minnesota State Census, Becker Co., Minnesota, Cormorant.
  51. [S3427] General Index to Vital Records of Vermont, birth record for Lyman E. Johnson, prepared by Castleton town clerk.
  52. [S12251] John Johnson household, 1870 U.S. Census, Rutland Co., Vermont, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  53. [S12253] Emma J. Churchill, State Death Card.
  54. [S3427] General Index to Vital Records of Vermont, birth record for James W. Johnson, prepared by Castleton town clerk.
  55. [S3427] General Index to Vital Records of Vermont, birth record for Clara O. Johnson, prepared by Hubbardton town clerk.
  56. [S12252] Ida A. Haines, Certificate of Death.
  57. [S3427] General Index to Vital Records of Vermont, birth record for Charles H. Johnson, prepared by Hubbardton town clerk.
  58. [S3427] General Index to Vital Records of Vermont, birth record for Sarah A. Johnson, prepared by Hubbardton town clerk.
  59. [S12270] Sarah Adeline Elsworth, Certificate of Death.