Johnson, Emanuel

Birth Name Johnson, Emanuel
Gender male
Age at Death 70 years, 2 months, 24 days

Narrative

Born 1848 or 1838 in Sweden

...the passing of Emanuel Johnson on Thursday, July 25th, Ellerslie loses one of its oldest and most respected landmarks. The community was shocked when it was learned he had passed away. The subject of this sketch was born in Sweden in 1838 and came to this country about 50 years ago as a sailor on board a vessel under the late Captain Richards.

He was survived by his widow, two daughters, Nellie and Maisie at home, and Arthur in Massachusetts.

Charlottetown Guardian Saturday August 17, 1918

Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Birth May 1, 1848 Sweden 1901 census  
Death July 25, 1918 Ellerslie, Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada    

Families

Family of Johnson, Emanuel and Ellis, Annie

Married Wife Ellis, Annie ( * about 1853 + February 26, 1876 )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage 1873 Prince Edward Island, Canada    
  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
Johnson, Nellie G.1874
Johnson, James ArthurFebruary 13, 1876

Family of Johnson, Emanuel and Dystant Dystan Distant, Elizabeth

Married Wife Dystant Dystan Distant, Elizabeth ( * March 8, 1842 + 1924 )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage March 20, 1878 Prince Edward Island, Canada James Ellis, witness  
  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
Johnson, Annie CooperJune 24, 1878before 1918
Johnson, Mary C. Maisie1880
Johnson, Sarah DistantMay 27, 1882September 30, 1905