Joseph Captive/Lived JOHNSON
Joseph Captive/Lived JOHNSON
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Native American attack
A 19th-century colored woodcut depicting a Native American attack on a settlement.
Joseph Johnson family massacre
Joseph Johnson family massacre written May 17, 1789. Childrens’ birthdates and how many were killed listed in this letter are probably wrong.
6. 1806 29 Dec, son Jo sale to Jo Carter
6. 29 Dec 1806, son Joseph of Russell County, Virginia a land sale? or bond? to Joseph Carter of the same state and county. Menioned are Lewis Harris, James P. Carroll, James Dickenson. David & Charles Nelson, George Gibson and Elizabeth Carter. Original Chancery Court, Scott County, Tennessee document discovered by Vivs Laliberte.
6a. 1806 Dec 29 Title Bond from Joseph Johnson to Joseph Carter transcription
6a. 1806 Dec 29 Title Bond from Joseph Johnson to Joseph Carter transcription through MY Heritage by Karen (Hay) Johnson.
9. 1811 3 Dec, Jo, son Matt to Hugh Guthrie for Jo& Rebecca from Indians
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
9a. 1811 Dec 3 Affidavits re William Johnson rights to inheritated land transcription through MY Heritage by Karen (Hay) Johnson.
10. 1814 deceased Jo intestate will, widow Nancy & 11 children
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
10a. 1814 Complaint to Court re rights to Joseph Johnson land filed by Madison Hill transcript through MY Heritage by Karen (Hay) Johnson.
14. 1816 12 Feb, summons of Johnsons & others
14. 12 Feb 1816, Scott County, Tennessee, summons fo Joseph Derrain and Nancy his wife, Zachariah, William, Joseph, Matthew, John Marasco and Isabel his wife, Suzanna Johnson, Esther Johnson, Joseph Carter, Lewis Harris, Charles Nelson, David Nelson, James Nash on the Tuesday of April to answer a bill against Madison Hill or pay a penalty of $100.00 each. Witnessed by Henry Clark. Signed John McHenry. Original Chancery Court, Scott County, Tennessee document discovered by Vivs Laliberte.
14a. 1816 Feb 12 Subpoena for Johnson family members and others in land dispute transcription
14a. 1816 Feb 12 Subpoena for Johnson family members and others in land dispute transcription through MY Heritage by Karen (Hay) Johnson.
16. 1816 13 Aug, Jo, Rebecca, Isabel & husband Johns Marrasco to Hill & Nelson
16. 13 Aug 1816 Scott County, Tennessee. Joseph Carter and Madison Hill are mentioned buying land from Joseph Johnson’s heirs. Son Joseph gave some land to sister Isabel & husband Johns Marrasco, along with some land purchased from sister Rebecca to David & Charles Nelson. Rebecca lived in Tennessee now lives in Kentucky. Signed by Joseph Carter. Addendum by Justice John McKinney. Witnessed by Carter & Hill. Original Chancery Court, Scott County, Tennessee document discovered by Vivs Laliberte.
16a. 1816 Aug 13 Joseph Carter legal response to Johnson land ownership dispute transcription
16a. 1816 Aug 13 Joseph Carter legal response to Johnson land ownership dispute transcription through MY Heritage by Karen (Hay) Johnson.
17. 1816 15 Nov, Jo, son Matt,William,Sue,Jane,James to James Nash for Matt,Joe,Rebecca from Indians
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.