Griffith JOHNSON
SAR Patriot #:
P-225096
The following information was assembled from numerous sources and cannot be used directly as proof of Qualifying Service or Lineage.
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State of Service: MD
Qualifying Service: Captain
DAR #: A063208
Birth: 07 Mar 1739 Oldtown / Allegany / MD
Death: bef 12 Feb 1805 / Allegany / MD
Qualifying Service Description:
- Commission issued to Griffith Johnson, Captain, 22 June, 1778: Third or Western Battalion, Washington Cty, MD
- Captain under Colonel Lemuel Barrett, Washington County Militia, Maryland
Additional References:
- Archives of Maryland, Vol 12, pg 501, 543, 544; Vol 13, pg 501; Vol 21, pg 245
- Progeny of Capt.Griffith Johnson of Alleghany County, Maryland, 1734-1805, Ben S. Johnson, Jr
Spouse: Elizabeth Thomas
Children: Benjamin; Jane; John; Henry; Griffin; Catherine; Thomas;
Members Who Share This Ancestor
| Date Approved | Society | ACN | SAR Member Info | Lineage via Child | View Application Detail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-14 | MI | Unassigned | Thomas James Moore (118959) | Benjamin | ||
| 1984-03-16 | SC | Unassigned | Thomas Arthur McCammon (123630) | Lewis | ||
| 1991-05-24 | MD | 215653 | Lewis Markwood Ward Trigg (137067) | Jane | ||
| 2002-04-29 | OH | 12937 | John Thomas Adams (157996) | Benjamin | ||
| 2012-01-13 | WV | 44853 | Lance Carter (160235) | Jane | ||
| 2013-08-22 | GA | 54784 | David Ben Johnson (188428) | Benjamin | ||
| 2013-08-22 | GA | 54785 | Christopher William Johnson (188429) | Benjamin | ||
| 2015-04-24 | CO | 63431 | Darryl William Kelly (194338) | John | ||
| 2023-08-11 | SC | 108526 | David Lynn Twigg (227519) | Jane |
Location:
Oldtown / Allegany / MD / USA
Find A Grave Cemetery #:
Marker Type:
horizontal stone
SAR Grave Dedication Date:
Comments:
- Photo submitted by Eric Templeton, used with permission of Jerry Rader
- The photo is of a memorial marker and not a grave marker. This marker is located at the entrance to the cemetery in Oldtown Maryland
- Captain Johnson is actually buried in a cemetery on his farm up in the Town Creek valley which is north and east of the town of Oldtown
Directions to Cemetery / Gravesite:
Photo: 1 of 1
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