Born 27 Jun 1836 at Coleorton, parents William Johnson and Jane Bowles. Baptised at Griffydam Wesleyan Methodist 24 Jul 1936. Schoolmaster. Married Elizabeth Wilde 25 Sep 1858 at Harrow Weald. Children: Arthur William Johnson b1Q1860 at South Stoneham Hampshire (2c 63), d 2Q1862 at Lockington Yorkshire (9d 77); Albert Vernon Johnson b14 Feb 1862 at Lockington Yorks (9d 108); Unknown third child; Died 18 Jan 1918 at Blandford, Dorset, aged 81.