Joseph Johnson family massacre written May 17, 1789. Childrens’ birthdates and how many were killed listed in this letter are probably wrong.

Johnson & Cummings families abridged, from the 416 page book “Our Family Tree in Southeastern Kentucky” by Lois McKeehan Johnson 1995. The full book traces distant Johnson, Cummins and attempts to list other distantly related families down to the present day. Here I’ve abridged the 8 pages most pertinent information for our family starting with Joseph Johnson to son William and George Cummings to son John to daughter Margaret. Email me for the complete edition.

Joseph Johnson Heirs Court Case Scott County, Kentucky. Mentions wife Nancy ?,

0. Scott County, TN Chancery Court 1828-001 folder with 13 surnames. This folder was discovered by Vivs Laliberte and contains 21 documents from 6 Feb 1800 to 1827. The names mentioned are:
5th Great Grandfather father Joseph Johnson.
FAMILY 1: wife unknown,
daughter Isabel & husband John Marrasco, son Zachariah, son Matthew, son William, daughter Elizabeth, daughter Rebecca “Becky”, son Joseph.
FAMILY 2: with wife Nancy ?, (after Joseph d.1801, remarried bef. 1814 to Joseph Derrain)
4 children with Joseph Derrain: son James, daughter Jane, daughter Susanna “Susan”, daughter Esther.
LAND OWNERS: Joseph Carter, Lewis Harris, Madison Hill, Horton, John Reed, Jacob ?, Benjmain Reed, Charles Nelson, and David Nelson.
INDIAN NEGOTIATORS: Hugh Guthrie, James Nash. Original Chancery Court, Scott County, Tennessee document discovered by Vivs Laliberte.

2. 8 Aug 1801 8 Aug, father Joseph Johnson to his son Matthew I believe this is a land sale or transfer. Very hard to read. Original Chancery Court, Scott County, Tennessee document discovered by Vivs Laliberte.

2a. 1801 8 Aug Joseph and Matthew deed-1 transcription through MY Heritage by Karen (Hay) Johnson.

3. 31 July1802, Russell County, Virginia, deceased Joseph Johnson’s wife Nancy sells land to John Reed. Mentions Lewis Harris, Benjamin Reed, and a Dennis of Daniel Reed. Original Chancery Court, Scott County, Tennessee document discovered by Vivs Laliberte.

3a. 1802 Jul 31 deed Nancy Johnson sale to John Reed transcription through MY Heritage by Karen (Hay) Johnson.

5. 25 May 1804, Joseph’s daughter Rebecca “Becky” of Hockins County, Tenessee sold to Joseph Carter of Russell County, Virginia. Includes her father Joseph Johnson as deceased and his estate and John Masco?. Mentions Charles Nelson, David Nelson and George Gibson and Elizabeth Carter. Original Chancery Court, Scott County, Tennessee document discovered by Vivs Laliberte.

5a. 1804 May 25 Title Bond from Rebecca (Becky) Johnson sold to Joseph Carter transcriptio through MY Heritage by Karen (Hay) Johnson.

9. 3 Dec 1811, father Joseph is recalled as having given his son Matthew land for Hugh Guthrie retrieving brother Joseph and sister Rebecca from Indians. Witnessed by James Gibson. Signed by Nancy Durham. Original Chancery Court, Scott County, Tennessee document discovered by Vivs Laliberte.

9a. 1811 Dec 3 Affidavits re William Johnson rights to inheritated land transcription through MY Heritage by Karen (Hay) Johnson.

10. 1814, deceased Joseph Johnson’s intestate Scott County, Tennessee will, widow Nancy & 10 or 11 children. Nancy his widow (now Joseph Derrain’s wife), Zachariah, William, brother [Matthew], Joseph, Isabel & husband John Marasco, Elizabeth, Rebecca, James, Jane & husband John Smith, Esther and Suzanna except to Suzzanah who might or might not be an heir because of Indians. 10 Feb 1802 mentioned. John Reed sold land to Charles & David Nelson. 20 Dec 1805 son Joseph Johnson sold to Joseph Carter. On 24 Sep 1802 Isabel & husband John Mancuso sold land to Lewis Harris. 25 Jan 1804 Rebecca sold land to Joseph Carter. On 18 July 1814 Jane sold land to brother James. On 12 July 1814, James sold land to A.W. Henry attorney. Original Chancery Court, Scott County, Tennessee document discovered by Vivs Laliberte.

10a. 1814 Complaint to Court re rights to Joseph Johnson land filed by Madison Hill transcript through MY Heritage by Karen (Hay) Johnson.

17. 15 Nov 1816 Scott County Tennessee. James Nash remembers acquiring land from father Joseph Johnson through his son Matthew. He recounts that Indians took son Matthew, Joseph and Rebecca “by the Northern Tribes for many years.” Matthew at length escaped and returned hom. Father Joseph wanted his other two children Joseph & Rebecca he would give more land to son Matthew. Matthew was successful in rescuing his two siblings. 8 Aug 1801 nothing in writing. Sometime later, father Joseph became suddenly sick and died intestate. Lots more but very hard to read. 3rd page addendum James Nash affirms previous document. Signed by Justice McMcKinney. Witnessed by Nash & Hill. Original Chancery Court, Scott County, Tennessee document discovered by Vivs Laliberte.

17a. 1816 Nov 15 James Nash legal response to Johnson land ownership dispute transcription through MY Heritage by Karen (Hay) Johnson.

Joseph Johnson Scott County, VA land survey 1793 discovered by discovered by Vivs Laliberte.

Joseph Johnson Scott County, VA land survey 1793 discovered by discovered by Vivs Laliberte.