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Below is a family biography included in The History of Moniteau County, Missouri 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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Robert Johnson, farmer and stockman of Walker Township, was born in Leicestershire, England, in 1822, and was the eighth of nine children of Joseph and Elizabeth (Pochin) Johnson. The father was a farmer and publican, and kept a tavern for many years, accumulating thereby a handsome fortune. He died in 1851, and his wife in 1880. They were members of the Church of England. Robert Johnson was reared on his father’s farm of 200 acres, and was educated in the free schools of England. He began farming for himself in his native land, and was married there, in 1849, to Sarah Jane Taylor, a native of Nottinghamshire, and a daughter of John Taylor, and settled in the town that was formerly Lord Byron’s home. In 1862, thinking he could increase his capital, he came to the United States, and settled very soon after on his present farm in Moniteau County, which consisted of 240 acres. He has since improved his buildings and increased his farm to 360 acres, and has dealt quite extensively in stock, making a specialty of hogs. He supports the principles of the Republican party, and has held a number of offices in his township. January 11, 1888, his wife died. She was a faithful companion, and a kind and judicious mother. She always took an active interest in church work, being a member of the Church of England, and, was ever ready to give her aid in cases of sickness or distress. Their children’s names are: Edwin, who is married and resides in the county; John Robert, at home; Elizabeth Ann, Mrs. Welch, residing nearby, and William Henry, at home. Mr. Johnson belongs to the Church of England, and is a member of the I. O. O. F.

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This family biography is one of 187 biographies included in The History of Moniteau County, Missouri published in 1889.  For the complete description, click here: Moniteau County, Missouri History, Genealogy, and Maps

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