Ezekiel JOHNSON

Born

12 January 1773 , Uxbridge, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Died

13 January 1848 , Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA

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Born: 12 January 1773 in Uxbridge, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Father: Unknown

Mother: Unknown

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Ezekiel married Julia HILLS 12 June 1801 in Grafton, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 16 children.
Julia HILLS was born 26 September 1783 in Upton, Massachusetts, USA. Julia died 30 May 1853 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA.

Ezekiel JOHNSON died 13 January 1848 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA.

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Parents:
Ezekiel Johnson (1751 - 1808)
Bethia Guernsey King (1754 - 1842)

Spouse:
Julia Hills Johnson (1784 - 1853)*

Children:
Joel Hills Johnson (1802 - 1882)*
Nancy Mariah Johnson (1803 - 1836)*
Seth Guernsey Johnson (1805 - 1835)*
Delcina Diademia Johnson Sherman (1806 - 1854)*
Julia Ann Johnson Babbitt (1808 - 1857)*
David Partridge Johnson (1810 - 1833)*
Almera Woodard Johnson Smith Barton (1812 - 1896)*
Susan Ellen Johnson (1814 - 1836)*
Joseph Ellis Johnson (1817 - 1882)*
Benjamin Franklin Johnson (1818 - 1905)*
Mary Ellen Johnson Wilson (1820 - 1845)*
Elmer Wood Johnson (1821 - 1822)*
George Washington Johnson (1823 - 1900)*
William Derby Johnson (1824 - 1896)*
Esther Melita Johnson LeBaron (1828 - 1876)*
Amos Partridge Johnson (1829 - 1842)*
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Recorded occupation: LATTER-DAY MARTYR

Spouse & Children of Ezekiel JOHNSON

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Ezekiel JOHNSON married

Julia HILLS
Marriage date: 12 June 1801
Marriage place: Grafton, Massachusetts, USA

Children of Ezekiel JOHNSON and Julia HILLS

Joel Hills JOHNSON

Born: 23 March 1802, Grafton, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 24 September 1882, Johnson, Kane, Utah Territory

Nancy Mariah JOHNSON

Born: 1 August 1803, Northborough, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 30 October 1836, Kirtland, Ohio, USA

Seth Garnzey JOHNSON

Born: 14 February 1805, Royalton, Vermont, USA
Died: 19 February 1835, Kirtland, Ohio, USA

Delcena JOHNSON

Born: 19 November 1806, Westford, Vermont, USA
Died: 21 October 1854, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory

Julia Ann JOHNSON

Born: 9 November 1808, Westford, Vermont, USA
Died: 23 October 1857, Crescent City, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA

David Partridge JOHNSON

Born: 10 September 1810, Westford, Vermont, USA
Died: 30 October 1833, Kirtland, Ohio, USA

Almera Woodward JOHNSON

Born: 12 October 1812, Westford, Vermont, USA
Died: 4 March 1896, Parowan, Iron, Utah, USA

Married: Joseph SMITH

Susan Ellen JOHNSON

Born: 16 December 1814, Pomfret, New York, USA
Died: 16 March 1836, Kirtland, Ohio, USA

Joseph Ellis JOHNSON

Born: 28 April 1817, Pomfret, New York, USA
Died: 17 December 1882, Tempe, Maricopa, Arizona Territory

Benjamin Franklin JOHNSON

Born: 22 July 1818, Pomfret, New York, USA
Died: 18 November 1905, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona Territory

Mary Ellen JOHNSON

Born: 7 February 1820, Pomfret, New York, USA
Died: 11 June 1845, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA

Elmer Wood JOHNSON

Born: 26 May 1821, Pomfret, New York, USA
Died: 14 September 1822, Pomfret, New York, USA

George Washington JOHNSON

Born: 19 February 1823, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Died: 22 January 1900, Moab, Grand, Utah, USA

William Derby JOHNSON

Born: 27 October 1824, Pomfret, New York, USA
Died: 13 April 1896, , Mexico

Ester Melita JOHNSON

Born: 12 January 1828, Pomfret, New York, USA
Died: 15 March 1876, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory

Amos Partridge JOHNSON

Born: 15 January 1829, Pomfret, New York, USA
Died: 9 May 1842, Macedonia, Hamilton, Illinois, USA

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Birth — 1773
12 January 1773
Uxbridge, Province of Massachusetts Bay

1775 - Paul Revere's famous ride (April 18)

1775 - First shots of Revolutionary War fired in Lexington and Concord. (April 19)

1776 - American Declaration of Independence (July 4)

1776 - Congress renames the nation 'United States of America' (September 9)

1777 - The Articles of Confederation Were Adopted (November 15)

1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)

The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)

1784 - The Continental Congress Ratified the Treaty of Paris Ending the Revolutionary War (January 14)

1787 - U.S. Constitution ratified (September 17)

1789 - George Washington becomes the 1st President of the United States

George Washington Genealogy

1791 - The Bill of Rights takes effect (December 15)

1793 - The cotton gin is invented (Eli Whitney, United States)

1797 - John Adams becomes President of the United States

John Adams Genealogy

1800 - Electric storage battery is invented (Alessandro Volta, Italy)

1801 Marriage / Partner
Ezekiel JOHNSON and Julia HILLS 12 June 1801, Grafton, Massachusetts, USA (Saundersville) (Fisherville)

He was 28 years old.

1801 - Thomas Jefferson becomes President of the United States

Thomas Jefferson Genealogy

1802 Birth of Child
Joel Hills JOHNSON was born 23 March 1802, Grafton, Massachusetts, USA (Saundersville) (Fisherville)

Ezekiel was 29 years old.

1803 Birth of Child
Nancy Mariah JOHNSON was born 1 August 1803, Northborough, Massachusetts, USA (Northboro)

Ezekiel was 30 years old.

1803 - Louisiana Purchase - The United States doubled its size by purchasing this territory from Spain. (October 20)

1805 Birth of Child
Seth Garnzey JOHNSON was born 14 February 1805, Royalton, Vermont, USA (South, North)

Ezekiel was 32 years old.

1805 - Lewis and Clark reach Pacific (November 15)

1806 Birth of Child
Delcena JOHNSON was born 19 November 1806, Westford, Vermont, USA

Ezekiel was 33 years old.

1808 Birth of Child
Julia Ann JOHNSON was born 9 November 1808, Westford, Vermont, USA

Ezekiel was 35 years old.

1809 - James Madison becomes President of the United States

1810 Birth of Child
David Partridge JOHNSON was born 10 September 1810, Westford, Vermont, USA

Ezekiel was 37 years old.

The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.

1812 Birth of Child
Almera Woodward JOHNSON was born 12 October 1812, Westford, Vermont, USA

Ezekiel was 39 years old.

1814 Birth of Child
Susan Ellen JOHNSON was born 16 December 1814, Pomfret, New York, USA

Ezekiel was 41 years old.

1817 - The bicycle is invented (Baron Karl de Drais de Sauerbrun, Germany)

1817 - James Monroe becomes President of the United States

1817 Birth of Child
Joseph Ellis JOHNSON was born 28 April 1817, Pomfret, New York, USA

Ezekiel was 44 years old.

1818 Birth of Child
Benjamin Franklin JOHNSON was born 22 July 1818, Pomfret, New York, USA

Ezekiel was 45 years old.

1820 Birth of Child
Mary Ellen JOHNSON was born 7 February 1820, Pomfret, New York, USA

Ezekiel was 47 years old.

1821 Birth of Child
Elmer Wood JOHNSON was born 26 May 1821, Pomfret, New York, USA

Ezekiel was 48 years old.

1823 Birth of Child
George Washington JOHNSON was born 19 February 1823, Chautauqua, New York, USA

Ezekiel was 50 years old.

1824 - Portland cement is invented (Joseph Aspdin, England)

1824 Birth of Child
William Derby JOHNSON was born 27 October 1824, Pomfret, New York, USA

Ezekiel was 51 years old.

1825 - The locomotive is invented (George Stephenson, England)

1825 - John Quincy Adams becomes President of the United States

1826 - The gas stove is invented (James Sharp, England)

1826 - Former U.S. Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both die on the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.

1827 - Matches are invented (John Walker, England)

1827 - The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is incorporated, becoming the first railroad in America offering commercial transportation of both people and freight.

1828 Birth of Child
Ester Melita JOHNSON was born 12 January 1828, Pomfret, New York, USA

Ezekiel was 55 years old.

1829 - The sewing machine is invented (Barthélemy Thimonnier, France)

1829 Birth of Child
Amos Partridge JOHNSON was born 15 January 1829, Pomfret, New York, USA

Ezekiel was 56 years old.

1829 - Andrew Jackson becomes President of the United States

1830 - The Indian Removal Act marks the beginning of the forced relocation of five tribes of native Americans, known as Trail of Tears

1833 Death of Child
David Partridge JOHNSON died 30 October 1833, Kirtland, Ohio, USA

Ezekiel was 60 years old.

1835 Death of Child
Seth Garnzey JOHNSON died 19 February 1835, Kirtland, Ohio, USA

Ezekiel was 62 years old.

1836 Death of Child
Susan Ellen JOHNSON died 16 March 1836, Kirtland, Ohio, USA

Ezekiel was 63 years old.

1836 Death of Child
Nancy Mariah JOHNSON died 30 October 1836, Kirtland, Ohio, USA

Ezekiel was 63 years old.

1837 - Martin Van Buren becomes President of the United States

1839 - February 24 - Steam shovel patented by William Smith Otis (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)

1840 to 1860s - French-Canadian emigration to the United States

From the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West.

1841 - William Henry Harrison becomes President of the United States

1841 - John Tyler becomes President of the United States

1842 Death of Child
Amos Partridge JOHNSON died 9 May 1842, Macedonia, Hamilton, Illinois, USA

Ezekiel was 69 years old.

1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)

Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)

1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)

The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)

1845 - James Knox Polk becomes President of the United States

1845 Death of Child
Mary Ellen JOHNSON died 11 June 1845, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA

Ezekiel was 72 years old.

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Old Nauvoo Burial Grounds Nauvoo Hancock County Illinois, USA

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Death — 1848
13 January 1848
Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA
He died at the age of 75.

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Old Nauvoo Burial Grounds Nauvoo Hancock County Illinois, USA

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The name 'Massachusetts' originates with native Americans in the Massachusetts Bay area (from the language of the Algonquian nation). The name translates roughly as 'at or about the great hill.' (statesymbolsusa.org)

1620 - 1627 - Plymouth Colony, New England
1628 - 1686 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1689 - 1692 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1692 - 1775 - Province of Massachusetts Bay
1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state