(458> Prince Johnson (also "Johnston") -- Born 1743. Parents unknown; husband of Teanor Johnson <467>; father of Criss Johnson <325), George [Johnson?) <248>, and probably others. Residing at Noniony 11a11 in 1773, 1775, 1782, 1785, 1790, and 1791. Described as shoemaker in 1775, as tanner in 1784, 1790, and 1791. Also assisting in making brick in 1777 and in unloading corn in 1781. In charge of the tan house account in 1784. Unwell of a strain in July 1774, but valued by Robert Carter at over 500. His child's death mentioned in September 1784. Over 45 years old in 1791. On February 13, 1792, agreed to hire himself, wife and three of his children, along with tenement, one-and-a-half acres of ground where he then lived, and the tanyard, tan shop, and tools; in turn, agreed to continue receiving and distributing grain without compensation. However, conpensated for sundry jobs undertaken, January 1-February 13, 1792. Emancipated by deed dated January 1, 1793; deed proved in Westmoreland County Court, February 27, 1793. Probably the same Prince who was assisting recently freed persons in Westmoreland County on April 25, 1804. Sources: Deed of Emancipation, August 1, 1791, pt. 1, p. 17, and pt. 2, pp. 1, 19; "2d Book of Miscellanies," pp. 101-4; Nomony Hall Daybook "f w," 1773-1776, pp. 1, 219; Nornony Hall Waste Book, No. 2, 1773, p. 62; Nomony Hall Daybook, 1774-1775, pp. 1-7, 10-13, 19, 22, 25, 26, 44, 57, 66; Fithian, Journal & Letters, p. 173; "Whites & Blacks, living at Nomony Hall in Westmoreland County," October 4, 1775, C.F.P., 1651-1861, Sect. 36 (Mssl C2468 a2100), VHS; Nomony Hall Daybook, No. 3, 1775, pp. 24, 29, 37, 41, 45, 63, 68, 78-79, 84, 87-88, 92, 97, 100-1, 107-8, 190, 208, 219; Nomony Hall Daybook "h W," 1776-1778, pp. 66-67; Nomony Hall Daybook, 1774-1775, pp. 18, 27-28; Letterbook, 1782-1784, P. 10; Nomony Hall Ledger "A b," p. 29; Nomony Hall Account Book "C e, pp. 34, 56; Letterbook, 1784-1785, p. 42; Westmoreland County Personal Property Ta'c List, 1785, VSA; Nomony Hall Journal, 1784-1785, p. 30; Letterbook, 1787-1789, p. 233; Robert Carter's proposal to Negro Prince et al., ratified February 13, 1792, C.FP., 1651-1861, Sect. 41 (MSS) C2468 a2137), VHS; Nomony Hall Daybook, 1790-1792, PP. 41, 118-19, 123,129; Westmoreland County Deeds and Wills, No. 18, 1787-1794, VSA microfilm, p. 291; Prince Johnston's invoice to Robert Carter III, stated January 18, 1793, C.F.P., 1651-1861, Sect. 23 (Mssl C2468 a1855-1891), VHS; Robert Mitchell to George Carter, April 25, 1804, Oatlands.
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M | Sam Johnson | ||
Birth | 1786 | ||
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M | George Johnson | ||
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Birth | 1771 | ||
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Birth | 1770 | ||
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1 Prince Johnson b: 1743
+ Teanor Johnson b: 1745
2 Sam Johnson b: 1786
2 George Johnson b: 1776
2 Harry Johnson b: 1771
2 Criss Johnson b: 1770