Gabriel Willard Johnson, a well known farmer residing
in Carlinville township, Macoupin County, was born July 31, 1857, and is a
son of R. Z. and Rebecca (Wilson) Johnson, natives of Clark and Sullivan
Counties, Indiana, respectively
After his marriage, R. Z. Johnson
came to Macoupin County, Illinois, in the spring of 1855, locating on a farm
in South Otter township, where he resided until his death. He was a very
successful farmer and at the time of his death was the owner of 400 acres of
valuable farming land. He was one of the county's substantial citizens, and
his death was a loss to the community in which he lived. He took an active
part in local politics, and held a number of township offices. He and his
wife were parents of eight children, as follows: Gabriel Williard, subject
of this sketch; Isabel, who married N. G. Wiggins and has four children, —
Truman, Frank, Estella and Roy; Lafayette, who married Emma Marco and has
the following children, — Grover, Nellie, Maude, Alma and Florence; Alice,
who married James R. Richie and has two children, — Marvel and Gail;
Zepheniah, who married Annie Marco; Walter, who married Ida Conlee and has
two children, — Mamie and Edna; and Minnie, who married James R. Richie, and
has one son, —Jay. Religiously R. Z. Johnson was a Universalist, and his
wife a Methodist. He died February 15, 1901, and her death occurred December
28, 1902.
Gabriel Willard Johnson was educated in the common schools
of Macoupin County, and remained on the home farm until he reached the age
of 24 years. He now owns the home farm, and is successfully engaged in
general farming and stock raising. At. the present time he has about 50 head
of cattle, and about 20 head of horses, and also raises considerable fruit.
In 1882, Mr. Johnson was united in marriage with Julia C. Conlee,
and they are parents of eight children: Oscar, Oliver, Charles, Nettie,
Susan, Ada, Alden and Carl. Fraternally, our subject is a member of the
Modern Woodmen of America. He is a Democrat in politics but has never sought
for political honors. He is a representative of the highest type of manhood,
and his sterling qualities have gained him friends wherever he is known.
Extracted 2018 May 05 by Norma Hass from Biographical Sketches of Leading Citizens of Macoupin County, Illinois, published in 1904, pages 92-97.
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