William Johnson

Abt 1610 - 1677  (67 years)

• Name	William Johnson
  Relationship	with Robert Alan Roy
  Birth	Abt 1610	Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England   [1, 7]
  Immigration	1634 (Age 24)  [1]
  He came to the New World in 1634.
  Petition	10 Feb 1634 (Age 24)	Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts   [3, 7]
  On 10 February 1634 William signed the order forming the board of selectman for the town of Charlestown. An order made by the inhabitants of Charlestowne at a full meeting for the government of the Town by Selectmen. " In consideration of the great trouble and chearg of the Inhabitants of Charlestowne by reason of the frequent meeting of the townsmen in generall and yt by reason of many men meeting things were not so easily brought unto a joynt issue It is therefore agreed by the sayde townesmen ioyntly that these eleven men whose names are written one the other syde, (w'th the advice of Pastor and Teacher desired in any case of conscience,) shall entreat of all such business as shall conscerne the Townsmen, the choise of officers excepted, and what they or the greater part of them shall conclude of the rest of the towne willingly to submit unto as their owne propper act, and these II to continue in this employment for one yeare next ensuing the date hereof being dated this : 10th of February 1634 (1635).
  	Order to form a Board of Selectman for Charlestown, Massachusetts
  Religion	13 Feb 1634/35 (Age 25)	Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
  William and Elizabeth were admitted as members of the First Church, Charlestown on 13 February 1634/35.
  Freeman	4 Mar 1634/35 (Age 25)	Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts   [1, 7, 9, 10]
  On 4 March 1634/35 he was admitted as a freeman.
  Land/House	1636 (Age 26)	Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts   [1, 12]
  In 1636 he was granted 4½ acres of land in Charleston, Massachusetts.
  Residence	Jan 1635/36 (Age 26)	Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts   [3, 4]
  In January 1635/36 he was recorded as an inhabitant of Charlestown
  Occupation	say 1640 (Age 30)  [1, 5, 7, 8, 12]
  He was a farmer and brick-maker.
  Occupation	1650/51 (Age 41)	Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts   [12]
  In 1650/51 he was a grave digger in Charlestown, Massachusetts.
  Offices Held	1657 (Age 47)	Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts   [12]
  He was appointed a Constable in 1657.
  Legal	29 Dec 1657 (Age 47)	Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts   [10]
  On 29 (10) 1657, William Johnson deposed giving his age as 54 years.
  Will	7 Dec 1677 (Age 67)	Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts   [1, 5, 7, 10, 12]
  He made his will on 7 December 1677 in Charlestown. In it he mentions his wife, Elizabeth, and his children: Joseph, Jonathan, Elizabeth, and Nathaniel.
  Death	9 Dec 1677	Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts   [1, 2, 5, 7, 8]
  Probate/Proved	2 Apr 1678  [1, 5, 12]
  His will was proved on 2 April 1678.
  Inventory	12 Apr 1686	Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts   [1, 12]
  On 12 April 1686 his estate was inventoried in Charlestown and valued at £148. The inventory included "books in the house" valued at 10/ as well as a"firelock, musket & a sword."
  Person ID	I369	| Roy Line
  Last Modified	6 Jul 2021

  
  

  Father	Richard Johnson
  Family ID	F406	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Elizabeth Bunker   d. 6 Oct 1684, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
  Marriage	14 Oct 1630	Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England   [1]
  Age at Marriage	He : ~ 20 years and 10 months - She : ??.
  Children	1. Lt. John Johnson,   b. Abt 1633, Kent, England d. 29 Aug 1708, Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts (Age 75 years)   2. Ruhamah Johnson,   b. 21 Feb 1634/35, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts + 3. Joseph Johnson,   c. 12 Feb 1636/37, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts d. 18 Nov 1714, Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts (Age ~ 77 years)   4. Elizabeth Johnson,   c. 17 Mar 1639/40, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts d. 14 Dec 1715, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts (Age ~ 75 years)   5. Jonathan Johnson,   c. 14 Aug 1641, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts d. 21 Apr 1712, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts (Age ~ 70 years)   6. Nathaniel Johnson,   b. Abt 1643, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts d. Before 10 Oct 1678, at sea (Age 35 years)   7. Zachariah Johnson,   b. 27 Feb 1686/87, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts d. After 12 Jun 1717, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts (Age 30 years)   8. Isaac Johnson,   b. 1649, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts d. 31 Aug 1711, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts (Age 62 years)
  Family ID	F405	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	6 Jul 2021

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - Abt 1610 - Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England Marriage - 14 Oct 1630 - Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England Child - Lt. John Johnson - Abt 1633 - Kent, England Petition - 10 Feb 1634 - Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Religion - 13 Feb 1634/35 - Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Child - Ruhamah Johnson - 21 Feb 1634/35 - Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Freeman - 4 Mar 1634/35 - Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Land/House - 1636 - Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Residence - Jan 1635/36 - Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Child - Joseph Johnson - 12 Feb 1636/37 - Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Child - Elizabeth Johnson - 17 Mar 1639/40 - Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Child - Jonathan Johnson - 14 Aug 1641 - Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Child - Nathaniel Johnson - Abt 1643 - Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Child - Isaac Johnson - 1649 - Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Occupation - 1650/51 - Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Offices Held - 1657 - Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Legal - 29 Dec 1657 - Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Will - 7 Dec 1677 - Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Death - 9 Dec 1677 - Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Inventory - 12 Apr 1686 - Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Child - Zachariah Johnson - 27 Feb 1686/87 - Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

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