Ontario County NY Obituaries

"Jo" to Joh" Obituaries

From Geneva Daily Times 16 May 1912

Frances John, a resident of Torrey Park, aged 70 years, died suddenly last night. The deceased was about as usual yesterday and last evening prepared to retire as usual. Shortly afterwards she was seized with an attach which alarmed other members of the household so that a physician was summoned. Before the physician arrived the woman died. Undertakers Devaney and Fletcher were then called but before taking charge of the remains, the undertakers called Coroner Flint, who in turn called Dr. C. D. McCarthy. After an examination the physician pronounced death due to rheumatic heart trouble and a certificate from this cause was granted. The funeral will be held at 8:30 o'clock from the house tomorrow morning and at 9:15 o'clock from St. Francis de Sales church. Burial will be made in St. Patrick's cemetery. The deceased is survived by two sons and one daughter.

From Geneva Daily Times 14 April 1905

Canandaigua, N. Y. - Abraham Johnson, one of the quaintest and best known characters of Western Ontario County, died Wednesday night at the Memorial hospital, where he has been for six months past, from acute tuberculosis. He was about sixty-five years old. Survivors are his sister, Mrs. Oscar Buckalew of Bristol, where the funeral is to be held today, and one brother, Jacob Johnson, a farmer of this town.

From Geneva Daily Times 25 July 1910

Abram D. Johnson, a member of Swift Post, G. A. R., who had served his country in many battles during the Civil War, passed away at his late residence, No. 105 Cherry street. He was born in Phelps, N. Y., January 31, 1839. On August 8, 1862, when he was 23 years old, he enlisted and fought in the following battles: Harper's Ferry, Gettysburg, Auburn Ford, Bristow Station, Mine Run, Morton's Ford, the Wilderness, Po River, Spottsylvania, North Anna River, Tolopotomoy, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Deep Bottom, Strawberry Plains, Ream's Station, Farmville and Appomattox Court House. He was sick in the hospital from September 18 to November 1, 1864, was appointed corporal July 1, 1864, and was discharged with the regiment. Since the war the deceased made his home in this city. He was employed in the Bending Works, the Herendeen Manufacturing plant and the American Can Company's works, being at the last place until about six weeks ago, when he was obliged to leave owing to ill health. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eleanor Smith Johnson; one son, William H. Johnson of Seneca Falls; one daughter, Mrs. Calvin A. King of this city; and three grandchildren. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock from the house. Rev. D. H. Craver, pastor of the North Presbyterian church, will officiate and interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery.

from Shortsville Enterprise 8 December 1911

Farmington, N. Y. - Albert Johnson, nearly helpless with paralysis for the past two years, died on Saturday, Nov. 25, aged 66 years. He was married in 1866 to Eliza Cotton, who died June 9, 1907. He was born in the town of Manchester on Jan. 31, 1845, but had resided in this town for the past 36 years and for many years was a successful teacher in the country schools. He will be remembered as a good neighbor, an exemplary citizen, as well as for his quiet gentlemanly manner. His funeral was held the following Tuesday afternoon at the Friends church, Rev. James Renfrew officiating. Burial in the North Farmington cemetery.

From Geneva Daily Times 29 July 1908

Gorham, N. Y. - The remains of Charles Johnson, a farmer who lived west of this village, and who died last week after having his only eye put out as the result of an accident with a hay fork, were interred in the Gorham Cemetery Sunday afternoon.

From Victor Herald 9 April 1892

The funeral of Mr. Corwin Johnson was held from the residence of his cousin, Mrs. Libbie Snyder, on Boughton Hill, on Sunday last. Mr. Johnson has been in poor health for a number of years, but for the past two months has been confined to his bed. He was born in Clarington, Pa., in 1860, he came to this town to reside about three years ago. Rev. Mr. Legal officiated at the services, the remains were buried in the Boughton Hill Cemetery.

From Canandaigua Chronicle 9 May 1906

Mrs. Edith Junior Johnson, wife of Frank Johnson, died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Ida Junior, Bulls Lane, Thursday afternoon, aged 23 years. She had been ill for two weeks with peritonitis. She is survived by her husband, her mother and a child two weeks old.

From Ontario County Journal 19 July 1895

Phelps, N. Y. - Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, widow of the late John Johnson, of this place, died at the home of her son, William, on Sunday last, aged 82 years. Her death was due to extreme old age. Three sons and three daughters survive. The deceased had been affectionately cared for during the latter years of her life by her eldest son, William, and daughter, Jane. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock and interment made in the Phelps cemetery.

From Victor Herald 5 December 1902

Bristol, N. Y. - The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson was held at the home of her son, John Henry, last Friday, at 2 p.m. Her death occurred some time during Tuesday night. She was eighty-seven years of age and is survived by two sons, Webster, of Cheshire, and John Henry, of this town, with whom she had made her home.

From Shortsville Enterprise 12 August 1915

Word has reached us at a late hour of the death of Frank Johnson, a former well-known resident of Shortsville, who died at his home in Canandaigua on Tuesday evening about 9 o'clock. He had been in poor health for a number of years past. He was a member of the local Odd Fellow and Rebekah Lodges. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and will be attended by a delegation of members of both Lodges.

From Ontario County Journal 16 April 1909

Naples, N. Y. - Another veteran is gone. George B. Johnson, aged 76, enlisted from Naples in 1861, in Co. D, 126 N. Y. Vols., served his term, but came home crippled with rheumatism which at last wore him out. He died April 6 at the home of his sister, Mrs. Allen Cornish, near Bristol Springs. He was never married. His father, Levi Johnson, was an early settler here and had a family of 11 or 12 children. Four remain: Daniel, Mrs. Cornish, Mrs. Whitmore and Mrs. Burton, all of this vicinity. The funeral was held on April 8, at Bristol Springs and the burial was in the Coye cemetery.

From Victor Herald 2 November 1900

George W. Johnson died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Ketchum, south of this village, October 26, at the advanced age of over ninety years. Interment was had in the Boughton Hill cemetery. Mr. Johnson was born July 17, 1810, at Leather Stocking Falls, in Cooperstown, Otsego county, and was a cousin of the novelist, Fennimore Cooper. He married Miss Catherine Wagner, of Fort Plain, in 1849, who died after five years of married life, leaving two daughters of tender years who were reared and educated under the supervision of the father. The older daughter, Minerva, afterwards became the wife of Theodore Norton, of this village, the younger daughter, Elizabeth, now being the wife of Charles Ketchum. In early manhood, Mr. Johnson learned milling, engaging in business at Cooperstown until 1855 when he removed to Fort Plain, where he remained two years. In 1857, he moved to Hallsville, Montgomery county, where he was engaged in milling from that time until 1881, during which time he built up a large and lucrative business with extensive demands for his products. After retiring from business he came to Victor and lived with his daughters until his death. He had been in failing health for nearly four years, being tenderly cared for by his daughter, Mrs. Charles Ketchum. In all his business life the integrity of Mr. Johnson was unquestioned, and it is stated that during his long life he was never called upon to make oath or affidavit in any court of justice or upon any occasion.

From Ontario County Journal 15 October 1909

Bristol, N. Y. - After an illness of several weeks, Mrs. Gertrude Francis Johnson passed away at her home on Monday. She was born in the town of Bristol 57 years ago, and this had always been her home. She was married to John H. Johnson, and two children blessed the union, Joseph and Bert, who with their father and five grandchildren, survive. There also survive two brothers, Augustus of Springwater, and Clayton of Allen's Hill, and four sisters, Mrs. Alta Hills, Mrs. Alice Campbell, Mrs. Amy Wheaton, of Michigan, and Mrs. Mattie Thorp of Albany. The funeral was held from the home yesterday afternoon.

From Geneva Daily Times 8 August 1905

Shortsville, N. Y. - The funeral of Mrs. Harriet C. Johnson, wife of the late James D. Johnson, of this village, who died at the home of her son, James S. Johnson, of Batavia, Saturday morning, was held from the Shortsville M. E. church at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, Rev. Joseph Weston, pastor of Manchester Baptist church, officiating in the absence of the pastor, the Rev. S. S. Pratt. Mrs. Johnson, who was 85 years of age, was born in Poughkeepsie, and was a resident of Shortsville, until twelve years ago, when she went to Batavia and made her home with her son. She is survived by this son, two daughters, Mrs. Lydia Hackett, of Port Gibson, and Mrs. Harriet Lape, of Syracuse; a brother, William Lutting of Canandaigua; and two sisters, Mrs. Julia Leonard of Hopewell, and Mrs. Delia Hall of Canandaigua. Interment was made in Brookside Cemetery.

From Geneva Daily Times 23 January 1902

Mrs. Harriet Gillam Johnson died at the residence of Peter H. Harris, in Main street, at 10 o'clock last night, aged 80 years. The deceased had been ill only seven days. Mrs. Johnson had resided in Geneva 20 years. She is survived by one son, William Gillam. The remains were removed this morning to Lerch's undertaking rooms. The funeral will take place Saturday at an hour not yet decided upon. Burial Glenwood Cemetery.

From Geneva Daily Times 12 February 1907

Canandaigua, N. Y. - Henry Johnson, aged 69 years, died in Hopewell Sunday night, of apoplexy. Mr. Johnson had for some years been a well-known figure on Canandaigua's streets, having been a truck gardener, till his physical condition compelled him to relinquish all business. He came from England to this place some years ago. While in the old country he belonged to the order known as the "Primrose League."

From Ontario County Journal 5 November 1909

Death came suddenly to Jacob Johnson, one of the best known farmers of this town, at his home on the Bristol road, at 4 o'clock yesterday morning, when an attack of heart failure proved fatal before medical aid could be summoned. Mr. Johnson had been a resident of this town for 35 years. He was born in Monmouth county, N. J., Oct. 14, 1844, and came to this county when 18 years of age. Forty-two years ago he was united in marriage with Miss Celestia Wheaton, who, with four sons, survives. One daughter, Emma, died 23 years ago. The sons are: Edgar W., Herbert, Oscar, and Ray, all of this town. One sister, Mrs. Oscar Buckelew of Honeoye, and a half-sister, Mrs. Anna Rue, of New Jersey, and seven grandchildren, also survive. Mr. Johnson was a veteran of the Civil war, having served three years. He enlisted in Co. D, 16th Heavy Artillery, and was transferred to Company H., First Mounted Rifles. Funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow afternoon and will be conducted by Rev. Livingston L. Taylor, of the Congregational church. Burial will be in Bristol.

From Geneva Daily Times 23 January 1905

James B. Johnson, a prominent resident of Chapinville, died at his home in that village Saturday morning, after a long illness. He was born in Walworth, Wayne county, seventy-eight years ago. For the past fifty-five years he has lived in Chapinville. The funeral was held at 1:30 this afternoon. Rev. Sylvester Lane, pastor of the Chapinville M. E. church, officiating. Burial was in Mark's cemetery. Mr. Johnson is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Clara Graveiler and Mrs. Harry Deane, both of Chapinville; two sons, Jesse Johnson of Canandaigua, and William Johnson of Budd Lake, N. J.; and one brother, Joseph, of Buffalo.

From Shortsville Enterprise 17 February 1916

James D. Johnson, whose serious illness for some days had caused grave fears on the part of his relatives, died at an early hour last Saturday morning. He was one of the oldest continuous residents of Shortsville, and for years, previous to last fall, when his property was destroyed by fire, carried on the blacksmithing business a few rods west of the four corners on upper Main street. His demise followed a stroke of paralysis. His age was nearly 63 years, and it is said that he had been a resident of this place for about fifty years. He was buried in the new cemetery.

From Canandaigua Chronicle 19 June 1907

Yesterday at 11:50 a.m., at his home in Atwater Place, occurred the death of Jesse C. Johnson, after a lingering illness of locomotor ataxia, which has extended over a period of six months. Mr. Johnson had been employed in the New York Central car inspector's office here where he was working until forced to cease work on account of illness. The deceased was 57 years and 6 months of age, and has resided here 22 years. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, formerly Georgiana Hurlburt, and son, Stanley A.; also one sister, Mrs. Graviller of Chapinville, and one brother, William Johnson, residing in New Jersey. The funeral will be held tomorrow from the home at 2 o'clock, Rev. L. L. Taylor of the Congregational church officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery.

From Geneva Gazette & Mercantile Advertiser 3 February 1830

An inquest was held by Coroner Lyon, on the 23 instant, in Farmington, on the body of John Johnson, an inhabitant of that town -- verdict, death by freezing. He was found in the morning by the fence, some distance from his house, where he had probably been thrown from his horse the night before on his return from Manchester. When first discovered, his dog which was watching him, would permit no one to approach until the arrival of his friends. He was fifty-five years of age and was said to be intemperate.

From Ontario County Journal 17 December 1880

Fatal Accident - Mr. John Johnson, who worked the McKechnie farm, in the northwestern part of this village, was struck and instantly killed by the Day Express going west, last evening, while crossing the N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R. track at the Brewery. He had been engaged in drawing potatoes to town during a few days past, and was on his way home from bringing in a load when he met with the accident which caused his death. He was driving a team of horses attached to a heavy wagon, and was leading another team behind. When first seen by Engineer Wright, the team which he was driving was pretty well up to the track, but he appeared to have them under control, and to be backing them off. It is probable, however, that the other horses interfered with his successful driving, for, just before the engine reached him, the forward team sprang across the track in front of it, and it struck the rear part of the wagon and the other horses. Mr. Johnson was considerably bruised about the head and other parts of his body, and his neck was broken. Both of the rear pair of horses were killed. The wagon was smashed all to pieces, and a spoke out of one of the wheels stove a hole through the heavy wrought-iron side of the tender-tank, allowing the water to escape, and thus disabling the engine. One of the flag-staffs was also broken from the engine, and her pilot and lamp-rack were considerably bruised. The train was stopped, and the body of the unfortunate man picked up and brought back to the depot, where Coroner Jewett took possession of it. We presume an inquest will be held today. Mr. Johnson was a man of about forty years of age, and married, but we believe he leaves no children.

From Geneva Daily Times 19 March 1908

Naples, N. Y. - Naples has lost another of her older long-time residents in John Johnson, of West Hollow district, who died Monday, aged 70 years. He was the son of Timothy Johnson, an early settler in that place. He had been twice married, and the children by his first wife, still living, are Mrs. Charles Cornish of Naples; Mrs. Charles Outhouse, James and Eugene, of Canandaigua. Mr. Johnson also leaves his second wife, who was Miss Alger, and her two children, and two sisters, Mrs. William Parker and Mrs. Orville Powell, both of South Bristol.

From Geneva Daily Times 14 May 1909

Manchester, N. Y. - John Johnson, aged 58 years, a highly respected resident of this village, died at his home at an early hour yesterday morning after over a year's illness. He was born in Ireland, came to America when a boy and was for many years a resident of Hornell, removing to this village about 15 years ago. For many years he had been a faithful employee of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company and had worked from the bottom up to the position of locomotive engineer, which position he gave up some years ago for other employment owing to an injury in his arm. He is survived by his wife, one son, John Johnson, Jr., one daughter, Miss Anabel Johnson, all of this village; two sisters, Mrs. R. D. Walsh of Manchester and Mrs. Barrett of Buffalo, and one brother in Ireland. Burial Brookside Cemetery.

From Ontario County Journal 16 January 1885

We are pained to hear that Mr. John L. Johnson lies dangerously ill at his home in Cheshire. He was taken sick Sunday and his condition grew so rapidly worse that a council of doctors was held Monday and his symptoms were declared critical, the disease being catarrh of the bowels. Mr. Johnson is a prominent and public-spirited citizen, and the community joins with his family in hoping for his speedy recovery.

Since the above was put in type we have received the intelligence of Mr. Johnson's death at 6 A. M. Thursday. The cause of his death was abdominal irritation and pneumonia. The funeral will be held at the residence tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. Johnson leaves a wife and three children -- two sons and a daughter, all of whom have been living at home.

From Geneva Courier 4 July 1860

A Mysterious Poisoning Case - On Tuesday of last week, Leander Johnson, a boy eight years of age, living on Water street in this village, was taken sick and died on Friday --as was generally supposed with fits. He was living with an Irish girl by the name of Margaret Flaherty, whom the boys' father hired to keep and take care of him. the father lives several miles west of the village, and was not notified of the boys sickness in time to see him before he died. On examining him after death, he discovered an unusual appearance about the boy's neck which excited his curiosity somewhat, and he determined to have a post mortem examination, which was performed on Sunday last by Drs. Potter, Dox, and we believe one or two others whose names we did not learn. The stomach was taken out and is now in the hands of Prof. Towler for examination by chemical process; but sufficient traces were discovered in the neck and other parts of the body, to warrant that the boy came to his death by taking arsenic. An inquest was held over the body by Coroner Wheeler, but no testimony was brought to light that went to implicate any person in committing the horrible set of poisoning the boy. We understand that Leander Johnson was a smart active boy, besides being a very good one; and the whole thing remains a mystery as to how the poor little fellow came to such a horrible death.

From Ontario County Journal 26 October 1883

Naples, N. Y. - The funeral of Mrs. Levi Johnson, of West Hollow, occurred on Tuesday. She was 77 years old, and one of the early settlers of this region. Her husband survives her.

From Ontario County Journal 21 July 1882

Naples, N. Y. - Mrs. Lizzie Johnson, a young widow, who lost her husband some four months since, died on Sunday at her home in West Hollow, in this town. She had been safely delivered of a fine child, but after about ten hours convulsions set in, and she lived but three days. Two little helpless children are left in orphanage. Mrs. Johnson was the daughter of Elder D. A. Crandall, and a young woman of worth and standing in the community. The school house in West Hollow was crowded at her funeral on Monday, and much sincere grief was manifested.

From Ontario County Chronicle 24 July 1901

Naples, N. Y. - The funeral of Mrs. Louisa Johnson was held last Wednesday. She was doubtless the oldest person in the place. Her age is not accurately known but it is believed she was about 100 years old. Until within a year she was quite active. Her life had been mostly spent in West Hollow, a district of Naples. She was the widow of Alvin Johnson and the mother of a soldier who gave his life for his country. She drew a pension which had been her only support for many years. Two daughters survive.

From Geneva Daily Times 24 December 1907

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Johnson, widow of the late S. O. Johnson, who died yesterday morning at 8:30 o'clock at her home in Seneca, took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. A. B. Temple officiated and burial was at Sand Hill. The deceased was 51 years old and is survived by two daughters, Mrs. B. P. Rilands and Jenny Johnson of Stanley; two sons, John and Clarence; three brothers, Robert Rain of Michigan, John Rain of Syracuse and James Rain of Stanley; one sister, Mrs. William Vouk of Ferguson Corners.

From Ontario County Chronicle 20 February 1901

The funeral of Mechlin Johnson was held from his late home in Granger street yesterday. Mr. Johnson died Sunday, aged 80 years.

From Ontario County Chronicle 12 December 1900

Manchester, N. Y. - Mrs. Mercy Johnson, an old and respected resident of this village, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Augusta Turner, on Friday morning, in the 77th year of her age. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. M. W. Covell, of the Baptist Church, officiating.

From Ontario County Journal 18 August 1882

Gorham, N. Y. - Nathaniel Johnson, one of the oldest residents in our little village, was buried on Sunday last. His funeral took place from the Baptist Church, of which he had been a consistent member for over half a century. He was over 90 years of age, and several great-grandchildren are among the number called to mourn his loss.

From Geneva Gazette 20 February 1891

Mrs. Olive, widow of William Johnson, died very suddenly at her home in Seneca, 3 miles northwest of this village on Sunday last. Her age was about 74 years. Her stout form and florid countenance betokened to the casual observer robust health, hence the tidings of her sudden death were received with as much surprise as was the tragic death of her esteemed husband some twenty-five years ago. One son survives her -- George W., the well-known farmer and stock breeder. Mrs. J. was held in very high esteem by her neighbors and in the circle in which she moved.

From Geneva Daily Times 20 September 1909

Phelps, N. Y. - Mrs. Peter Johnson, aged 80 years, died at noon Sunday after a three weeks' illness with pneumonia. Mrs. Johnson was born in Ireland and had lived in Phelps for the past 42 years. She leaves one son, William Johnson of Phelps, and one daughter, Mrs. James Heffron of McKees Rock, Pa. The funeral will be held at St. Francis Catholic church Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in Phelps.

From Ontario County Journal 22 January 1875

INSTANTLY KILLED - Robert Johnson, employed by Messrs. Isenhour, near Flint Creek, in the town of Seneca, was instantly killed by a tree falling upon him on Wednesday of last week. He was in the woods, getting out stave bolts. A tree he had cut down lodged against another, when he cut it loose. It then fell, striking him on the breast and crushing the life out of him almost instantly. He was 35 years of age, and leaves a wife and children.

From Geneva Daily Times 7 December 1906

Phelps, N. Y. - Mrs. Robert Johnson, a former resident of this village, died at South Butler, Wayne county, yesterday. Her death was due to apoplexy with which she was stricken a week ago. Mrs. Johnson was 52 years of age and is survived by her husband, three sons, and two daughters. The remains will be brought here and the funeral services held Sunday afternoon at the house of William Johnson, Rev. W. E. Doughty officiating.

From Ontario County Journal 7 May 1897

Academy, N. Y. - Mrs. Salutia Johnson, widow of the late John L. Johnson of Cheshire, died on Monday morning, after an illness of only one week, aged 73 years and 3 months. Two sons, Lewis M. and William S., of Cheshire; and one daughter, Mrs. W. D. Crandall of Canandaigua, mourn the loss of a kind mother. Mrs. Johnson was a worthy woman.

From Ontario County Journal 17 December 1909

Samuel Johnson died at his home on Pleasant street on Friday, following a long illness, aged 66 years. Several months ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis and had lingered since that time. Mr. Johnson had been a resident of Canandaigua many years and had been employed in all of the lumber yards at different times. Besides his wife, there survives one son, William Johnson, and one daughter, Mrs. George Ottley, of this place. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Livingston L. Taylor on Sunday afternoon.

From Geneva Daily Times 17 December 1895

The death of Mrs. Sarah A. Johnson, wife of George W. Johnson, occurred today in the town of Seneca, at the age of 57 years. She leaves four children, three daughters and one son. A daughter, Miss Louise E. Johnson, is a teacher in High street school. The son resides in Charles City, Iowa.

From Ontario County Chronicle 26 June 1901

Naples, N. Y., June 24 - The remains of Stephen Johnson were buried today. He was the oldest of a family of ten who were born and reared in Naples, and of whom five, Daniel, George, Mrs. Sarah Crandall, Mrs. Scott Brown, Mrs. Keefe, of Naples, are living. He died at his home in Boswell's Corners and was past 70. A wife, three sons and two daughters survive.

From Geneva Daily Times 15 March 1904

Thomas Johnson, eighty, died yesterday afternoon at the home of James Lynch, four miles north of the city on the Oaks Corners road. The deceased, who had lived in this vicinity for fifty years, was well known in this city. He is survived by one brother, Peter Johnson of Phelps, and two sisters. The funeral will take place at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning from St. Francis de Sales church. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's cemetery.

From Geneva Daily Times 21 July 1904

Canandaigua, N. Y. - As William Johnson of Mason street, Canandaigua, was in bathing in the basin at the pier yesterday afternoon about 3 o'clock, in company with his son, aged twelve years, whom he was teaching to swim, he was taken with a cramp and drowned before help could reach him, although his son made heroic efforts to hold him up in the water. Johnson was a good swimmer and had swam across the basin a time or tow, while teaching the boy, and was in about ten feet of water when he sank. Coroner Frank P. Warner, of Canandaigua, was called and gave the cause of death as accidental drowning. The body was removed to the Johnson home on Mason street. Johnson was forty-two years of age, and a tinsmith by occupation, having been employed by the Bryan Hardware company for some time and also by the Lisk company. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss.

From Ontario County Times 29 June 1864

We are informed that Wm. Johnson, Esq., of Elmwood, near Geneva, was stricken down with paralysis on Monday the 20th instant, and died the Thursday following. His age was 54 years. Mr. Johnson was an intelligent practical farmer, and had long been prominently connected with the Ontario County Agricultural Society, of which he was elected President at the last annual meeting. He was widely known and not less widely respected, as a man of rare virtues, esteemed alike for his frank and courteous manners, and for the straightforward integrity which marked every act of his life. His sudden death deprives our county of one of its most useful citizens, and will long be felt as a public loss.

From Geneva Daily Times 4 January 1910

Gorham, N. Y. - The death of William Johnson, and aged Gorham citizen, occurred at his home in the eastern part of the village on Friday. Mr. Johnson was 81 years of age and had been in feeble health during the past several years. He is survived by his wife and one brother, H. E. Johnson, of this village. The funeral took place from the house yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Dr. McColl of the Presbyterian church.

From Ontario County Journal 11 March 1892

Naples, N. Y. - Another lifelong Neapolitan has gone to his rest. Wm. H. Johnson, 75 years old, a son of one of the old pioneers, Amasa Johnson. His death occurred on Sunday and was due to the grip.

From Geneva Daily Times 23 October 1905

Miss Agnes Johnston, eighty years of age, died Saturday evening at 6 o'clock at her late home, No. 533 Main street. The deceased was a daughter of the late John Johnston, the well-known agriculturist who introduced tile draining into this country from Scotland. She was born on the old Johnston homestead on the east side of Seneca lake where she lived until she came to this city thirty years ago. She was a member of the old Dutch Reformed church and after this society disbanded, she became one of the charter members of the North Presbyterian church and throughout the history of the church she has been one of the active women of the society. She is survived by only one sister, Miss Marion Johnston. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, Rev. N. B. Remick, D. D., of North Presbyterian church will officiate, assisted by Rev. Robertson, of Bronxville, N. Y. Interment will be in Glenwood cemetery.

From Geneva Daily Times 9 June 1909

Mrs. Catherine Van Rensselaer Sanders, widow of the late Colonel Robert Johnston, died late last night at her late residence, No. 577 Main street, after an illness of three months. Mrs. Johnston was the daughter of General John Sanders and Ann Dunkin Van Rensselaer, and was born at Albany, N. Y. She was married in 1857 to Robert Johnston of Richmond, Va., an officer in the first United States Dragoons. Mrs. Johnston followed her husband through the dangers and privations of the downfall of the Southern Confederacy. In 1870 she moved to this city and resided here ever since. She is survived by one daughter and six sons. The funeral will be private and will take place tomorrow afternoon at 4:45 o'clock at the house. Rev. C. M. Sills will officiate. The remains will be taken to Albany for interment.

From Geneva Daily Times 20 November 1945

James Johnston, aged 76, of Number Nine road, died early this morning after a long illness. He was a well-known farmer and had lived most of his life on Number Nine road. Surviving are three sons, Floyd, Robert and Francis; five daughters, Mrs. Charles Feagles of Dresden, Mrs. Lena Guilfoose of Geneva, Mrs. Elmer Croucher of Hall, Mrs. Louis Shirley of Seneca Falls, and Mrs. James Kelso of Schenectady; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

From Geneva Advertiser 15 July 1902

Died - Col. Robert Johnston of South Main street, who has been ill a long time -- in fact we do not recall having seen him in the street in two years. He was born in Richmond July 2, 1830, and consequently was aged 72 years. He was graduated from West Point in 1830, and was a Lieutenant in the regular army until the war when he resigned and joined the Confederate army as Colonel of cavalry. He came to Geneva in 1870, and his children were educated here. He was a very affable gentleman, one with whom it was a pleasure to talk. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, affiliating with Ark Lodge in 1880. He is survived by his wife, six sons and one daughter.

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