Born in Leicester 15 Apr 1854 according to Johnson Family Bible but was most likely 1853. He was baptised in Belton 20 Aug 1854 shortly after his mother's death 1Q 1854. In 1861 and 1871 he was living with grandfather Thomas Smith. Married Annie Branston 3Q1873 at Leicester (Ann Branston b 24 Mar 1849 at Belton, bp 23 Aug 1850 at Belton, parents Henry and Elizabeth). Died 26 Jul 1909 at Allexton, between Belton and Wardley, Rutland.