A 19th-century colored woodcut depicting a Native American attack on a settlement.

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

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.

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 through MY Heritage by Karen (Hay) Johnson.