Born 25 Jul 1873 at Whitwick (date from 1939 census and Jacob Johnson family bible provided by Lynda Jensen, Kygar Family Tree 36706032).
Married Lucy Ann Stanyard Oct-Dec 1895 at Whitwick, ref: Ashby 7A 237
Children: Harriett (b1895), Ada (b1897), Frederick (b1900), Laban (1904), Benjamin (1908), Mary (1910)
In 1939 census, living as a widower in Coalville with unmarried son Stephen (b 21 Sep 1920) and, living next door, unmarried daughter Gertrude (b 22 Jan 1917).