Mays Family Tree - Person Sheet
Spouses
Birth Date8 Nov 1815
Birth PlaceClearfield County, PA, USA
Birth MemoNear Pennville
EducationJ
OccupationMiller; Farmer; Mercantile Business; Lumber Manufacturer
FatherSamuel JOHNSON (1781-1863)
MotherHannah FISHER (1786-1824)
Misc. Notes
William was born on the farm on which he is now living, near Pennville, Clearfield county, Pa., on the 8th day of November, 1815. He remained with his father until twenty-one years of age.
There were but five terms of school taught in that neighborhood where our subject lived when a youth. These were kept in a house made of round logs, with a fire-place in one end, instead of a stove, as we now have, and an opening covered with greased paper for a window. The first term was taught by Ebenezer Winslow, a native of New York State; the second by Robison, a native of Ireland; the third by Dr. James Stark, of New York State; and the fourth by Dr. A. Schriber, of the same state, and the fifth by David Hewitt, of Bradford county, each term consisting of three months. This being the extent of our subject’s opportunity at school, the principal part of his knowledge has, therefore, been obtained by home study and practical application in business.
He is a miller by trade, which he commenced following at the age of twenty-one years, and pursued that vocation, in connection with farming, about thirty-two years. He then engaged in the mercantile business in Pennville, following that for five years. The remainder of his time he has been engaged in farming and manufacturing lumber of all kinds. In 1877, he, in company with Wm. Schwem, erected a large flouring mill in the village of Pennville, which is now [1878] running successfully.
He was married to Miss Priscilla Evans, daughter of Jonathan Evans, of Clearfield county, on the 1st day of December, 1839. They had one daughter, Sarah Ann, who married Wm. Welty, of Clearfield county, and is now [1878] living in Union township. His wife was called from this world on the 10th day of December, 1875. He was again married to Mrs. Louisa Porter on the 25th of January, 1877.
Mr. Johnson, has always been a warm friend and energetic worker in the cause of education. The Johnsons were among the first settlers in Clearfield county, and know something of pioneer life. They have been industrious and energetic citizens such as are beneficial to a community always straightforward in business, and now, in their advanced years, they are surrounded by the many comforts of life, highly esteemed and honored by all that know them.5805
There were but five terms of school taught in that neighborhood where our subject lived when a youth. These were kept in a house made of round logs, with a fire-place in one end, instead of a stove, as we now have, and an opening covered with greased paper for a window. The first term was taught by Ebenezer Winslow, a native of New York State; the second by Robison, a native of Ireland; the third by Dr. James Stark, of New York State; and the fourth by Dr. A. Schriber, of the same state, and the fifth by David Hewitt, of Bradford county, each term consisting of three months. This being the extent of our subject’s opportunity at school, the principal part of his knowledge has, therefore, been obtained by home study and practical application in business.
He is a miller by trade, which he commenced following at the age of twenty-one years, and pursued that vocation, in connection with farming, about thirty-two years. He then engaged in the mercantile business in Pennville, following that for five years. The remainder of his time he has been engaged in farming and manufacturing lumber of all kinds. In 1877, he, in company with Wm. Schwem, erected a large flouring mill in the village of Pennville, which is now [1878] running successfully.
He was married to Miss Priscilla Evans, daughter of Jonathan Evans, of Clearfield county, on the 1st day of December, 1839. They had one daughter, Sarah Ann, who married Wm. Welty, of Clearfield county, and is now [1878] living in Union township. His wife was called from this world on the 10th day of December, 1875. He was again married to Mrs. Louisa Porter on the 25th of January, 1877.
Mr. Johnson, has always been a warm friend and energetic worker in the cause of education. The Johnsons were among the first settlers in Clearfield county, and know something of pioneer life. They have been industrious and energetic citizens such as are beneficial to a community always straightforward in business, and now, in their advanced years, they are surrounded by the many comforts of life, highly esteemed and honored by all that know them.5805
Family ID12291
Marr Date1 Dec 18391792
ChildrenSarah Ann