| Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary | April 1-5, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Deceased Person | Gertrude E. Johnson |
| Birth | 10/2/1827 near Princess Anne, Md |
| Death | 2/7/1925; 97 yo. |
| Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information | Born a slave, she was tutored by her young mistgress & learned to read as a girl. Family who owned her were Episcopal & she was confirmed in that church. The first Sunday School in Oriole, Md of which St. James is the outgrowth was started in her home. |
| Family and Other Information | Parents: Hampton & Gertrude E. Turner Spouse: Charles Elsey Johnson (deceased) md 3/21/1851 - ten children, 3 predeceased her. Surviving: Rev. F. T. Johnson of Delaware Conference, Joseph E. Johnson, Charles J. Johnson, Rev. H.T. also of Delaware Conference, William A. Johnson, Mrs. Esther G. King & C. Lee Johnson; 7 children, 21 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren & 8 great-great grandchildren. |
| Online PDF Page Number (if available) | pdf pg 117 |
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