BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES, BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO

"History of the Upper Ohio Valley" Vol. II, 1890.

Presented by Linda Fluharty from hard copies provided
by Mary Staley & Phyllis Slater.


Page 644.

JAMES JOHNSON

James Johnson, a prosperous farmer of Richland township, was born in Ireland,
in 1829. Ten years later he came to the United States with his parents,
William and Jane Johnson, with whom he remained until their death, in the
meantime receiving an education in the common schools of the county. He is 
one of the leading citizens of Richland township, and has served four years
as school director. Mainly through his own industry and good business
talents, but assisted also by his father, he has acquired a fine farm of
147 acres, pleasantly situated, and substantially improved. In November, 1866,
Mr. Johnson was married to Nancy J. McFarland, who was born in 1839, the
daughter of Andrew and Margaret (Marshall) McFarland. To this union have been
born six children; Anna, Mary, Ella and Bella (twins), Thomas and William. He
and wife are members of the United Presbyterian church, and are highly
regarded by the community.