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Below is a family biography included in The History of Washington County, Arkansas published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1889.  These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary.  Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more.  There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.

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Dr. P. A. Johnson, a successful practicing physician of Goshen Township, was born in Guilford County, N. C., April 5, 1829, the son of John and Mary (Delay) Johnson. The father was a native of North Carolina, and was reared in Rockingham County; when married he settled in Guilford County, where he passed his entire life. He was a farmer, and died March 20, 1869. The mother was also a native of North Carolina, and died in that State March 8, 1843. Their son, Dr. P. A. Johnson, attained his growth on the farm and secured a common school education. When grown he sought the opportunity of higher schooling in Missouri, where he attended Chapel Hill College, in Lafayette County, three years. He remained there for some time engaged in teaching school, reading medicine, and also practiced medicine there until 1865. He then went to Jacksonport, Ark., and after remaining there for three years moved to his present location. He has continued the practice ever since, and in connection also carries on farming and fruit growing. He has 690 acres, 300 under cultivation and forty acres in fruit. All his business transactions have been successful, and he is a good citizen for any community. September 22, 1858, Miss Elizabeth R. Stark, a native of Illinois, became his wife. To them were born these children: John S., William W., Silas E., Howell, Hurlburt, Grace O. and Grover Cleveland. They also have three children deceased: Mary P., Martha and Ernest. The Doctor has always been a Democrat in his political views, takes an active interest in public affairs, and is regarded as a leading man in his community. He and wife are members of the Christian Church.

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This family biography is one of 300 biographies included in The History of Washington County, Arkansas published in 1889.  For the complete description, click here: Washington County, Arkansas History, Genealogy, and Maps

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