Thank you all for your contributions of time, research, donations, support and feedback.

Many thanks to the good folks at Bassett Historical Center for their input and assistance.

Thank you for visiting our heritage and history.
Please consider making a contribution (any amount is appreciated) to help offset the expense, and help us continually improve the quality and quantity of information.

We Gratefully Accept Yout Old/Odd Bitcoin, and Bit Cents at:
14Q2Cm1pRmUrSGTfn1a66Qe9YbAmdD8Dez
  First Name:  Last Name:
Log In
Surnames
What's New
Statistics
Terms of Use & Privacy
Contact Us
Join Our Community

Home Search Login  
Share Print Bookmark
William Ransom Johnson, Jr.

William Ransom Johnson, Jr.

Male 1887 - 1967  (80 years)

Generations:      Standard    |    Compact    |    Text    |    Register    |    PDF

Less detail
Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Ransom Johnson, Jr.William Ransom Johnson, Jr. was born 4 Apr 1887, Fayette, West Virginia; died 19 Sep 1967, Charleston, West Virginia; was buried , Mt. View Cemetery, West Virginia.

    William married Gertrude Annette Thayer 1920, West Virginia. Gertrude was born 9 Oct 1899, Kanawha County, West Virginia; died 10 Mar 1985, Charleston, West Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Wiliam Ransom Johnson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Oct 1921, Charleston, West Virginia; died 30 Jun 1995.
    2. 3. Gertrude Venable Johnson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Oct 1923, West Virginia; died 29 May 2015, Brevard, North Carolina.
    3. 4. Charles Aglionby Johnson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jun 1925, Charleston, West Virginia; died 16 Mar 2015, California; was buried , San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Merced County, California.
    4. 5. Todd Thayer Johnson, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Feb 1930, Charleston, West Virginia; died 12 Mar 2010, Translyvania, North Carolina.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Wiliam Ransom Johnson Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 17 Oct 1921, Charleston, West Virginia; died 30 Jun 1995.

  2. 3.  Gertrude Venable JohnsonGertrude Venable Johnson Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 31 Oct 1923, West Virginia; died 29 May 2015, Brevard, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    Miss Gertrude Johnson Engaged To Capt. Jefferis Stetson
    Wedding Plans Are Indefinite. Foremost among social announcements today is the engagement of Miss Gertrude Venable Johnson to Capt. Jefferis Stetson of the air transport command, which has been made by Miss Johnson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Ransom Johnson of Walnut Rd., South Hills. Capt. Stetson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon W. Stetson of Boston, Mass. A cocktail Party Held. The betrothal was made known at an informal cocktail party given yesterday afternoon at the Johnson home. Guests included members of Miss Johnson's family and a small group of Intimate friends. Definite plans for the wedding have not been arranged.

    Miss Johnson Is connected with old and distinguished families in Kanawha valley and Virginia and is one of the most attractive members of social circles here. Her maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Garland Todd Thayer of this city, and her paternal grandparents were the late Capt and Mrs. William R. Johnson of Crescent and Richmond, Va. Her father is a prominent coal operator.

    The prospective bride received her early education in Charleston schools and is a graduate of St. Catherine's school in Richmond, Va., later attending Pine Manor junior college in Wellesley, Mass. She is a provisional member of the Charleston Junior League and also belongs to the Cotillion club.

    Her fiance is a graduate of Andover preparatory school in Andover, Mass., and attended Yale university. He entered the service last March and received his training at Kelly and Randolph Fields, Tex. Capt. Stetson is now stationed at Long Beach, California.

    from The Transylvania Times on June 4, 2015 (Vol. 129-No. 45)

    Gertrude Venable Johnson McKee, 92 of Brevard, passed away peacefully at her home May 29, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born October 31, 1923 in Charleston, WV. She earned her education at St. Catherine's and made a career in Real Estate. She has been a resident of Brevard for the 15 years and was an active member of St. Philip's Episcopal Church. A very spiritual woman, she attended many Spiritual Retreats and Church Healing Prayers. She lived a long life and is survived by three sons, Todd, Peter, and Mark Stetson; two grandchildren, Brittany and Melissa Stetson.

    A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 2pm at St. Philip?s Episcopal Church in Brevard with Father Rob officiating. Her ashes are to be buried at St. Paul's In the Valley. A reception for family and friends will follow the services. Known by many, Mrs. McKee will be missed by all.

    https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/collection/1030/tree/30503643/person/12277118140/media/c1bdf82c-7abd-47b3-ba8f-72c73e7f50e5?_phsrc=XFO12872&usePUBJs=true

    Gertrude married Jefferis Stetson 26 May 1944, Charleston, West Virginia. Jefferis was born 16 May 1918, Newark, New Jersey; died 3 Sep 1999, Norfolk, Massachusetts; was buried , Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Charles Aglionby Johnson Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 26 Jun 1925, Charleston, West Virginia; died 16 Mar 2015, California; was buried , San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Merced County, California.

  4. 5.  Todd Thayer Johnson, Jr.Todd Thayer Johnson, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 13 Feb 1930, Charleston, West Virginia; died 12 Mar 2010, Translyvania, North Carolina.


This site powered by TNG v.12.0.3 - Portions of Content and Data ©2024MF Eggleston
Many thanks to the Bassett Historical Society for their Research Assistance