My Genealogy Hound

JOSEPH E. JOHNSON, farmer, post office Turtle Creek, was born in Westmoreland county in 1840. James Johnson, father of Joseph E., was born in Westmoreland county in 1798, and was a son of Matthew Johnson, who emigrated to America from Ireland. This pioneer was a farmer, as was his son and also our subject. James married Mary Ann, daughter of Adam Sunns, and twelve children were born to them, all of whom are now living. In 1854 the family emigrated to Allegheny county, and has for twenty-five years been engaged in farming. Our subject was educated at the common schools, and learned the trade of wagon-making. He purchased his present farm in 1867, and in the same year married Sarah E. Lenhart, daughter of Christopher Lenhart. They have two sons and one daughter: Annie E., James W. and Joseph Albert. Mr. Johnson enlisted, Aug. 5, 1861, in the 105th Pa. Regt., and served for three years and two months; was four times wounded, and confined to the hospitals five months, in New Haven, Alexandria and Philadelphia. His three brothers, Adam, John and William, were also brave soldiers. Mr. Johnson has by his own industry secured a good home, and is a highly respected citizen. Politically he is a republican.