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This memorial was created by 3rd great-granddaughter, Debra Hart, updated 02.06.2023. PLEASE retain original credits if copied, as others have contributed to this biography, photographs, etc. Thank you!
NOTES:
1) The WASON surname is also frequently spelled "WASSON," and "WARSON" in various U.S. Census, Military, and other source documents (helpful to know when researching this family line).
2) The birth information is still being researched, as it comes from an old Bible inscription by the Michigan Daughters of the American Revolution in 1941 (SEE PHOTO AT LEFT). It shows Johnson's birthdate (shown above) and his birthplace as Corinth, Saratoga, New York. His birthplace could be Corinth, Orange, Vermont, since that is where Johnson's father was born and some genealogy histories and trees have indicated.
SOURCE URL (ANCESTRY.COM): https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/20164/images/dvm_LocHist006434-00146-0?pId=145
3) Still researching burial records for Johnson's wife, Amorette (aka Emerett, Emeret) Sleeper, unable to locate her burial site in the Mountain Home Cemetery or anywhere in Michigan, although the Michigan Death Register shows she died 06 Jul 1892 in Otsego, Allegan, Michigan, USA.
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Johnson Wason is the first-born of eight children and at the age of 44, married with five children, he joined the Union Army at Otsego, Michigan, early in The War Between the States (U.S. Civil War). Enlisting in August of 1861, Johnson served as a musician (fifer) in the Michigan 6th Regiment, Company G – a.k.a. "Little John Lightguard, of Allegan."
The 6th Regiment was organized at Kalamazoo and officially mustered 20 Aug 1861 – the same date Johnson enlisted. While the 6th expected to become part of the Army of the Potomac, General Banks -- due to it's "valuable and faithful service" – assigned it to Heavy Artillery. Johnson served under Colonel Frederick W. Curtenius of Kalamazoo and through Company G, under Captain Chauncey J. Bassett, Allegan, 1st Lieutenant Henry Stark, Otsego, and 2nd Lieutenant Alfred C. Wallin, Chicago, IL. Johnson mustered out during the winter of 1862, while the Regiment was deployed to Baltimore, MD, on a disability (specifics unlisted).
Johnson's father, Robert Wason/Wasson, was born 06 Oct 1793 in Corinth, Orange, Vermont, USA; died 15 Aug 1868 in Otsego, Allegan, Michigan, USA, son of Caldwell Wason (1765-1803) and Martha "Patty" Hadley (1775-1865).
Johnson's mother, Elizabeth "Betsy" Johnson (possibly Rogers, still researching) was born 08 Mar 1798 in (prob. Corinth, Orange), Vermont, USA and died 12 Jan 1864 in Otsego, Allegan, Michigan, USA according to the Bible inscription.
JOHNSON'S SIBLINGS:
1) Cynthia Wason/Wasson (1818 – )
2) Malvina Wason/Wasson (1820 - )
3) Elizabeth "Betsy" Wason/Wasson (1822-1865) m. Alba Sweetland (4 ch.)
4) Caldwell Wason/Wasson (1824-after 1893 in prob. Sacramento, CA) m. Mary/Mariah (4 ch.)
5) Abigail Ann Wason/Wasson (1833-1865?) m. James Guy Cissne (3 ch.)
6) Amorett "Emeret" Wason/Wasson (1837 – 1899) m. Jessee Swikert (5 ch)
7) Victoria Wason/Wasson (1841 – 1928?) m. Jacob Sidney Sturdevant (5 ch), m. 2nd to Levi Sturdevant, Jacob's brother (no ch.)
About 1839, Johnson married AMORETTA (EMERETT) SLEEPER (c. 1820-1892). Together, Johnson and Amoretta had five children:
1) WILLIAM WASON/WASSON (1840–After 01 Jun 1850 US Census)
2) HOMER WASON/WASSON (1841–1908) m. 1st MATILDA J. GROVER (1844-1926), 3 children; m. 2nd JANE M. --- (1856-), 1 child
3) JULIANA (JULINA) WASON/WASSON (1844–1897) m. ANDREW SKINNER (1840-1912), 6 children.
4) LAFAYETTE WASON/WASSON (1845–1904) m. SARAH D --- (1849-), 4 children.
5) JAMES WASON/WASSON (1848–1927) m. FANNIE ANN JONES (1853–1948), 4 children.
TIMELINE:
Birth: 1817 17 Mar, (Corinth, Saratoga) New York OR Corinth, Orange, VT, USA. SOURCE(s): 1) 1850, 1860, 1880 US Census 2) US Civil War Records 3) Ancestry trees 4) Bible & Genealogical Notes by Michigan Daughters of the Revolution, pub. 1941, p. 141.
Marriage: c. 1839 to Amoretta (Emerett) Sleeper. Age: 22; prob. New York, USA Location and year of marriage based on children's ages and birthplaces
Residence: 01 Jun 1850 - Age: 33, Cooper, Kalamazoo, MI USA. SOURCE: 1850 US Census. Johnson Wasson age 33 (b. 1817 NY); Emarett Wasson 30 (b. 1820 NY); William 10 (b. 1840 MI); Homer 8 (b. 1842 MI); Juliann 6 (b. 1844 MI); Layfayette 4 (b. 1846 MI); James 1 (b. 1849 MI).
Destination/Departure/Arrival: 10 Nov 1854 - Age: 37, New York to Aspinwall, Panama. SOURCE(s): New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 and others.
Residence: 01 Jun 1860 — Age: 43, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA SOURCE: 1) 1860 US Census. 2) Michigan Census, 1827-70 for 1860. On both records, surname is mispelled as "Warson"
Residence: 13 Aug 1861 — Age: 44, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE(s): 1) U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles 2) American Civil War Soldiers shows residence at time of enlistment (14 Aug 1861) as Otsego, Allegan, MI USA
Military: 14 Aug 1861 — Age: 44, Ostego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: U.S. Civil War Soldier Records & Profiles. Johnson Warson; Residence-Allegan, MI; Enlistment Age-44; Enlist. Date-14 Aug 1861; Rank-Private; State Served: MI; Survived War; Co. G, MI 6th Infantry Regiment 20 Aug 1861; Mustered out 20 Jan 1862.
Military: 1861-1862 — Age: 44, Baltimore, MD USA. Musician(Fifer) in Heavy Artillery Infantry, Company G, 6th Regiment. SOURCE(s): 1) MI GenWeb (http://www.migenweb.org/allegan/indsold.htm) Indigent Soldiers list shows "Fifor Co. G 4th MI Vol. Col. Curtenius" 2) US Civil War Pension Papers show Company G, 6th Inf. 3) http://www.suvcwmi.org, alias Johnson Warson 4) U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865. A musician (fifer) for the Michigan 6th Infantry, Heavy Artillery, Company G. Mustered out after 5 mos. with disability at age 44.
Military, Mustered Out on 20 Jan 1862 — Age: 44, Baltimore, MD USA. SOURCE(s): 1) American Civil War Regiments - shows the 6th Regiment was in Baltimore, MD in winter of 1861-1862 2) American Civil War Soldiers shows Mustered out 20 Jan 1862 on disability at age 44.
Residence: May 1865 — Age: 48, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918. Shows occupation: LAWYER.
Residence: 1866 — Age: 49, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918 (for 1866). Shows occupation: LAWYER
Residence: 14 Jul 1870 — Age: 53, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: Selected U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880. Agriculture. (NOTE: Still researching for regular US Federal Census; it is currently eluding my searches).
Residence: 1873 — Age: 56, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918
U.S. Civil War Pension Paper Filing: 04 Oct 1879 — Age: 62, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934. Shows Military: Michigan Company G, 6th
Residence: 01 Jun 1880 — Age: 63, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: 1880 US Census. A work-hand, age 61, on the Gor family farm. Widower.
Death: 11 Apr 1890 — Age: 73, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. NOTE: On furlough from Soldier's Home when he passed away (see Michigan Death original source record). SOURCE(s): 1) Headstones for Deceased Union Civil War Vets, 1879-1903 2) MI Death Certificate
Burial: 13 Apr 1890 (approximate), Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: www.findagrave, Memorial #62116031
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Michigan 6th Regiment, Infantry, Company G information edited from www.ancestry.com, "Historical Data Systems, comp. American Civil War Regiments [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1999. Original data: Data compiled by Historical Data Systems of Kingston, MA from thefollowing list of works. Copyright 1997-2000. Historical Data Systems, Inc., PO Box 35, Duxbury, MA 023.
Biography, timeline, genealogy research, and source documents shown on this memorial courtesy Debra Hart, 3rd great-granddaughter {01.24.2013; revised 06.02.2014, 02.06.2023}. Please retain any original credits if copied. Thank you.
FROM ORIGINAL MEMORIAL HOLDER:
*Civil War Veteran
Johnson served as a Private with the 6 Michigan Infantry Company-G. He enlisted on August 14, 1861 in Otsego, Michigan. He was dismissed from duty and was discharged on January 20, 1862. He was a resident of Allegan, Michigan. Records show his last name may have been spelled Wasson.
This memorial was created by 3rd great-granddaughter, Debra Hart, updated 02.06.2023. PLEASE retain original credits if copied, as others have contributed to this biography, photographs, etc. Thank you!
NOTES:
1) The WASON surname is also frequently spelled "WASSON," and "WARSON" in various U.S. Census, Military, and other source documents (helpful to know when researching this family line).
2) The birth information is still being researched, as it comes from an old Bible inscription by the Michigan Daughters of the American Revolution in 1941 (SEE PHOTO AT LEFT). It shows Johnson's birthdate (shown above) and his birthplace as Corinth, Saratoga, New York. His birthplace could be Corinth, Orange, Vermont, since that is where Johnson's father was born and some genealogy histories and trees have indicated.
SOURCE URL (ANCESTRY.COM): https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/20164/images/dvm_LocHist006434-00146-0?pId=145
3) Still researching burial records for Johnson's wife, Amorette (aka Emerett, Emeret) Sleeper, unable to locate her burial site in the Mountain Home Cemetery or anywhere in Michigan, although the Michigan Death Register shows she died 06 Jul 1892 in Otsego, Allegan, Michigan, USA.
=================================
Johnson Wason is the first-born of eight children and at the age of 44, married with five children, he joined the Union Army at Otsego, Michigan, early in The War Between the States (U.S. Civil War). Enlisting in August of 1861, Johnson served as a musician (fifer) in the Michigan 6th Regiment, Company G – a.k.a. "Little John Lightguard, of Allegan."
The 6th Regiment was organized at Kalamazoo and officially mustered 20 Aug 1861 – the same date Johnson enlisted. While the 6th expected to become part of the Army of the Potomac, General Banks -- due to it's "valuable and faithful service" – assigned it to Heavy Artillery. Johnson served under Colonel Frederick W. Curtenius of Kalamazoo and through Company G, under Captain Chauncey J. Bassett, Allegan, 1st Lieutenant Henry Stark, Otsego, and 2nd Lieutenant Alfred C. Wallin, Chicago, IL. Johnson mustered out during the winter of 1862, while the Regiment was deployed to Baltimore, MD, on a disability (specifics unlisted).
Johnson's father, Robert Wason/Wasson, was born 06 Oct 1793 in Corinth, Orange, Vermont, USA; died 15 Aug 1868 in Otsego, Allegan, Michigan, USA, son of Caldwell Wason (1765-1803) and Martha "Patty" Hadley (1775-1865).
Johnson's mother, Elizabeth "Betsy" Johnson (possibly Rogers, still researching) was born 08 Mar 1798 in (prob. Corinth, Orange), Vermont, USA and died 12 Jan 1864 in Otsego, Allegan, Michigan, USA according to the Bible inscription.
JOHNSON'S SIBLINGS:
1) Cynthia Wason/Wasson (1818 – )
2) Malvina Wason/Wasson (1820 - )
3) Elizabeth "Betsy" Wason/Wasson (1822-1865) m. Alba Sweetland (4 ch.)
4) Caldwell Wason/Wasson (1824-after 1893 in prob. Sacramento, CA) m. Mary/Mariah (4 ch.)
5) Abigail Ann Wason/Wasson (1833-1865?) m. James Guy Cissne (3 ch.)
6) Amorett "Emeret" Wason/Wasson (1837 – 1899) m. Jessee Swikert (5 ch)
7) Victoria Wason/Wasson (1841 – 1928?) m. Jacob Sidney Sturdevant (5 ch), m. 2nd to Levi Sturdevant, Jacob's brother (no ch.)
About 1839, Johnson married AMORETTA (EMERETT) SLEEPER (c. 1820-1892). Together, Johnson and Amoretta had five children:
1) WILLIAM WASON/WASSON (1840–After 01 Jun 1850 US Census)
2) HOMER WASON/WASSON (1841–1908) m. 1st MATILDA J. GROVER (1844-1926), 3 children; m. 2nd JANE M. --- (1856-), 1 child
3) JULIANA (JULINA) WASON/WASSON (1844–1897) m. ANDREW SKINNER (1840-1912), 6 children.
4) LAFAYETTE WASON/WASSON (1845–1904) m. SARAH D --- (1849-), 4 children.
5) JAMES WASON/WASSON (1848–1927) m. FANNIE ANN JONES (1853–1948), 4 children.
TIMELINE:
Birth: 1817 17 Mar, (Corinth, Saratoga) New York OR Corinth, Orange, VT, USA. SOURCE(s): 1) 1850, 1860, 1880 US Census 2) US Civil War Records 3) Ancestry trees 4) Bible & Genealogical Notes by Michigan Daughters of the Revolution, pub. 1941, p. 141.
Marriage: c. 1839 to Amoretta (Emerett) Sleeper. Age: 22; prob. New York, USA Location and year of marriage based on children's ages and birthplaces
Residence: 01 Jun 1850 - Age: 33, Cooper, Kalamazoo, MI USA. SOURCE: 1850 US Census. Johnson Wasson age 33 (b. 1817 NY); Emarett Wasson 30 (b. 1820 NY); William 10 (b. 1840 MI); Homer 8 (b. 1842 MI); Juliann 6 (b. 1844 MI); Layfayette 4 (b. 1846 MI); James 1 (b. 1849 MI).
Destination/Departure/Arrival: 10 Nov 1854 - Age: 37, New York to Aspinwall, Panama. SOURCE(s): New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 and others.
Residence: 01 Jun 1860 — Age: 43, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA SOURCE: 1) 1860 US Census. 2) Michigan Census, 1827-70 for 1860. On both records, surname is mispelled as "Warson"
Residence: 13 Aug 1861 — Age: 44, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE(s): 1) U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles 2) American Civil War Soldiers shows residence at time of enlistment (14 Aug 1861) as Otsego, Allegan, MI USA
Military: 14 Aug 1861 — Age: 44, Ostego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: U.S. Civil War Soldier Records & Profiles. Johnson Warson; Residence-Allegan, MI; Enlistment Age-44; Enlist. Date-14 Aug 1861; Rank-Private; State Served: MI; Survived War; Co. G, MI 6th Infantry Regiment 20 Aug 1861; Mustered out 20 Jan 1862.
Military: 1861-1862 — Age: 44, Baltimore, MD USA. Musician(Fifer) in Heavy Artillery Infantry, Company G, 6th Regiment. SOURCE(s): 1) MI GenWeb (http://www.migenweb.org/allegan/indsold.htm) Indigent Soldiers list shows "Fifor Co. G 4th MI Vol. Col. Curtenius" 2) US Civil War Pension Papers show Company G, 6th Inf. 3) http://www.suvcwmi.org, alias Johnson Warson 4) U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865. A musician (fifer) for the Michigan 6th Infantry, Heavy Artillery, Company G. Mustered out after 5 mos. with disability at age 44.
Military, Mustered Out on 20 Jan 1862 — Age: 44, Baltimore, MD USA. SOURCE(s): 1) American Civil War Regiments - shows the 6th Regiment was in Baltimore, MD in winter of 1861-1862 2) American Civil War Soldiers shows Mustered out 20 Jan 1862 on disability at age 44.
Residence: May 1865 — Age: 48, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918. Shows occupation: LAWYER.
Residence: 1866 — Age: 49, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918 (for 1866). Shows occupation: LAWYER
Residence: 14 Jul 1870 — Age: 53, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: Selected U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880. Agriculture. (NOTE: Still researching for regular US Federal Census; it is currently eluding my searches).
Residence: 1873 — Age: 56, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918
U.S. Civil War Pension Paper Filing: 04 Oct 1879 — Age: 62, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934. Shows Military: Michigan Company G, 6th
Residence: 01 Jun 1880 — Age: 63, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: 1880 US Census. A work-hand, age 61, on the Gor family farm. Widower.
Death: 11 Apr 1890 — Age: 73, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. NOTE: On furlough from Soldier's Home when he passed away (see Michigan Death original source record). SOURCE(s): 1) Headstones for Deceased Union Civil War Vets, 1879-1903 2) MI Death Certificate
Burial: 13 Apr 1890 (approximate), Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: www.findagrave, Memorial #62116031
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Michigan 6th Regiment, Infantry, Company G information edited from www.ancestry.com, "Historical Data Systems, comp. American Civil War Regiments [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1999. Original data: Data compiled by Historical Data Systems of Kingston, MA from thefollowing list of works. Copyright 1997-2000. Historical Data Systems, Inc., PO Box 35, Duxbury, MA 023.
Biography, timeline, genealogy research, and source documents shown on this memorial courtesy Debra Hart, 3rd great-granddaughter {01.24.2013; revised 06.02.2014, 02.06.2023}. Please retain any original credits if copied. Thank you.
FROM ORIGINAL MEMORIAL HOLDER:
*Civil War Veteran
Johnson served as a Private with the 6 Michigan Infantry Company-G. He enlisted on August 14, 1861 in Otsego, Michigan. He was dismissed from duty and was discharged on January 20, 1862. He was a resident of Allegan, Michigan. Records show his last name may have been spelled Wasson.
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This memorial was created by 3rd great-granddaughter, Debra Hart, updated 02.06.2023. PLEASE retain original credits if copied, as others have contributed to this biography, photographs, etc. Thank you!
NOTES:
1) The WASON surname is also frequently spelled "WASSON," and "WARSON" in various U.S. Census, Military, and other source documents (helpful to know when researching this family line).
2) The birth information is still being researched, as it comes from an old Bible inscription by the Michigan Daughters of the American Revolution in 1941 (SEE PHOTO AT LEFT). It shows Johnson's birthdate (shown above) and his birthplace as Corinth, Saratoga, New York. His birthplace could be Corinth, Orange, Vermont, since that is where Johnson's father was born and some genealogy histories and trees have indicated.
SOURCE URL (ANCESTRY.COM): https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/20164/images/dvm_LocHist006434-00146-0?pId=145
3) Still researching burial records for Johnson's wife, Amorette (aka Emerett, Emeret) Sleeper, unable to locate her burial site in the Mountain Home Cemetery or anywhere in Michigan, although the Michigan Death Register shows she died 06 Jul 1892 in Otsego, Allegan, Michigan, USA.
=================================
Johnson Wason is the first-born of eight children and at the age of 44, married with five children, he joined the Union Army at Otsego, Michigan, early in The War Between the States (U.S. Civil War). Enlisting in August of 1861, Johnson served as a musician (fifer) in the Michigan 6th Regiment, Company G – a.k.a. "Little John Lightguard, of Allegan."
The 6th Regiment was organized at Kalamazoo and officially mustered 20 Aug 1861 – the same date Johnson enlisted. While the 6th expected to become part of the Army of the Potomac, General Banks -- due to it's "valuable and faithful service" – assigned it to Heavy Artillery. Johnson served under Colonel Frederick W. Curtenius of Kalamazoo and through Company G, under Captain Chauncey J. Bassett, Allegan, 1st Lieutenant Henry Stark, Otsego, and 2nd Lieutenant Alfred C. Wallin, Chicago, IL. Johnson mustered out during the winter of 1862, while the Regiment was deployed to Baltimore, MD, on a disability (specifics unlisted).
Johnson's father, Robert Wason/Wasson, was born 06 Oct 1793 in Corinth, Orange, Vermont, USA; died 15 Aug 1868 in Otsego, Allegan, Michigan, USA, son of Caldwell Wason (1765-1803) and Martha "Patty" Hadley (1775-1865).
Johnson's mother, Elizabeth "Betsy" Johnson (possibly Rogers, still researching) was born 08 Mar 1798 in (prob. Corinth, Orange), Vermont, USA and died 12 Jan 1864 in Otsego, Allegan, Michigan, USA according to the Bible inscription.
JOHNSON'S SIBLINGS:
1) Cynthia Wason/Wasson (1818 – )
2) Malvina Wason/Wasson (1820 - )
3) Elizabeth "Betsy" Wason/Wasson (1822-1865) m. Alba Sweetland (4 ch.)
4) Caldwell Wason/Wasson (1824-after 1893 in prob. Sacramento, CA) m. Mary/Mariah (4 ch.)
5) Abigail Ann Wason/Wasson (1833-1865?) m. James Guy Cissne (3 ch.)
6) Amorett "Emeret" Wason/Wasson (1837 – 1899) m. Jessee Swikert (5 ch)
7) Victoria Wason/Wasson (1841 – 1928?) m. Jacob Sidney Sturdevant (5 ch), m. 2nd to Levi Sturdevant, Jacob's brother (no ch.)
About 1839, Johnson married AMORETTA (EMERETT) SLEEPER (c. 1820-1892). Together, Johnson and Amoretta had five children:
1) WILLIAM WASON/WASSON (1840–After 01 Jun 1850 US Census)
2) HOMER WASON/WASSON (1841–1908) m. 1st MATILDA J. GROVER (1844-1926), 3 children; m. 2nd JANE M. --- (1856-), 1 child
3) JULIANA (JULINA) WASON/WASSON (1844–1897) m. ANDREW SKINNER (1840-1912), 6 children.
4) LAFAYETTE WASON/WASSON (1845–1904) m. SARAH D --- (1849-), 4 children.
5) JAMES WASON/WASSON (1848–1927) m. FANNIE ANN JONES (1853–1948), 4 children.
TIMELINE:
Birth: 1817 17 Mar, (Corinth, Saratoga) New York OR Corinth, Orange, VT, USA. SOURCE(s): 1) 1850, 1860, 1880 US Census 2) US Civil War Records 3) Ancestry trees 4) Bible & Genealogical Notes by Michigan Daughters of the Revolution, pub. 1941, p. 141.
Marriage: c. 1839 to Amoretta (Emerett) Sleeper. Age: 22; prob. New York, USA Location and year of marriage based on children's ages and birthplaces
Residence: 01 Jun 1850 - Age: 33, Cooper, Kalamazoo, MI USA. SOURCE: 1850 US Census. Johnson Wasson age 33 (b. 1817 NY); Emarett Wasson 30 (b. 1820 NY); William 10 (b. 1840 MI); Homer 8 (b. 1842 MI); Juliann 6 (b. 1844 MI); Layfayette 4 (b. 1846 MI); James 1 (b. 1849 MI).
Destination/Departure/Arrival: 10 Nov 1854 - Age: 37, New York to Aspinwall, Panama. SOURCE(s): New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 and others.
Residence: 01 Jun 1860 — Age: 43, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA SOURCE: 1) 1860 US Census. 2) Michigan Census, 1827-70 for 1860. On both records, surname is mispelled as "Warson"
Residence: 13 Aug 1861 — Age: 44, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE(s): 1) U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles 2) American Civil War Soldiers shows residence at time of enlistment (14 Aug 1861) as Otsego, Allegan, MI USA
Military: 14 Aug 1861 — Age: 44, Ostego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: U.S. Civil War Soldier Records & Profiles. Johnson Warson; Residence-Allegan, MI; Enlistment Age-44; Enlist. Date-14 Aug 1861; Rank-Private; State Served: MI; Survived War; Co. G, MI 6th Infantry Regiment 20 Aug 1861; Mustered out 20 Jan 1862.
Military: 1861-1862 — Age: 44, Baltimore, MD USA. Musician(Fifer) in Heavy Artillery Infantry, Company G, 6th Regiment. SOURCE(s): 1) MI GenWeb (http://www.migenweb.org/allegan/indsold.htm) Indigent Soldiers list shows "Fifor Co. G 4th MI Vol. Col. Curtenius" 2) US Civil War Pension Papers show Company G, 6th Inf. 3) http://www.suvcwmi.org, alias Johnson Warson 4) U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865. A musician (fifer) for the Michigan 6th Infantry, Heavy Artillery, Company G. Mustered out after 5 mos. with disability at age 44.
Military, Mustered Out on 20 Jan 1862 — Age: 44, Baltimore, MD USA. SOURCE(s): 1) American Civil War Regiments - shows the 6th Regiment was in Baltimore, MD in winter of 1861-1862 2) American Civil War Soldiers shows Mustered out 20 Jan 1862 on disability at age 44.
Residence: May 1865 — Age: 48, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918. Shows occupation: LAWYER.
Residence: 1866 — Age: 49, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918 (for 1866). Shows occupation: LAWYER
Residence: 14 Jul 1870 — Age: 53, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: Selected U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880. Agriculture. (NOTE: Still researching for regular US Federal Census; it is currently eluding my searches).
Residence: 1873 — Age: 56, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918
U.S. Civil War Pension Paper Filing: 04 Oct 1879 — Age: 62, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934. Shows Military: Michigan Company G, 6th
Residence: 01 Jun 1880 — Age: 63, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: 1880 US Census. A work-hand, age 61, on the Gor family farm. Widower.
Death: 11 Apr 1890 — Age: 73, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. NOTE: On furlough from Soldier's Home when he passed away (see Michigan Death original source record). SOURCE(s): 1) Headstones for Deceased Union Civil War Vets, 1879-1903 2) MI Death Certificate
Burial: 13 Apr 1890 (approximate), Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: www.findagrave, Memorial #62116031
===========================
Michigan 6th Regiment, Infantry, Company G information edited from www.ancestry.com, "Historical Data Systems, comp. American Civil War Regiments [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1999. Original data: Data compiled by Historical Data Systems of Kingston, MA from thefollowing list of works. Copyright 1997-2000. Historical Data Systems, Inc., PO Box 35, Duxbury, MA 023.
Biography, timeline, genealogy research, and source documents shown on this memorial courtesy Debra Hart, 3rd great-granddaughter {01.24.2013; revised 06.02.2014, 02.06.2023}. Please retain any original credits if copied. Thank you.
FROM ORIGINAL MEMORIAL HOLDER:
*Civil War Veteran
Johnson served as a Private with the 6 Michigan Infantry Company-G. He enlisted on August 14, 1861 in Otsego, Michigan. He was dismissed from duty and was discharged on January 20, 1862. He was a resident of Allegan, Michigan. Records show his last name may have been spelled Wasson.
This memorial was created by 3rd great-granddaughter, Debra Hart, updated 02.06.2023. PLEASE retain original credits if copied, as others have contributed to this biography, photographs, etc. Thank you!
NOTES:
1) The WASON surname is also frequently spelled "WASSON," and "WARSON" in various U.S. Census, Military, and other source documents (helpful to know when researching this family line).
2) The birth information is still being researched, as it comes from an old Bible inscription by the Michigan Daughters of the American Revolution in 1941 (SEE PHOTO AT LEFT). It shows Johnson's birthdate (shown above) and his birthplace as Corinth, Saratoga, New York. His birthplace could be Corinth, Orange, Vermont, since that is where Johnson's father was born and some genealogy histories and trees have indicated.
SOURCE URL (ANCESTRY.COM): https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/20164/images/dvm_LocHist006434-00146-0?pId=145
3) Still researching burial records for Johnson's wife, Amorette (aka Emerett, Emeret) Sleeper, unable to locate her burial site in the Mountain Home Cemetery or anywhere in Michigan, although the Michigan Death Register shows she died 06 Jul 1892 in Otsego, Allegan, Michigan, USA.
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Johnson Wason is the first-born of eight children and at the age of 44, married with five children, he joined the Union Army at Otsego, Michigan, early in The War Between the States (U.S. Civil War). Enlisting in August of 1861, Johnson served as a musician (fifer) in the Michigan 6th Regiment, Company G – a.k.a. "Little John Lightguard, of Allegan."
The 6th Regiment was organized at Kalamazoo and officially mustered 20 Aug 1861 – the same date Johnson enlisted. While the 6th expected to become part of the Army of the Potomac, General Banks -- due to it's "valuable and faithful service" – assigned it to Heavy Artillery. Johnson served under Colonel Frederick W. Curtenius of Kalamazoo and through Company G, under Captain Chauncey J. Bassett, Allegan, 1st Lieutenant Henry Stark, Otsego, and 2nd Lieutenant Alfred C. Wallin, Chicago, IL. Johnson mustered out during the winter of 1862, while the Regiment was deployed to Baltimore, MD, on a disability (specifics unlisted).
Johnson's father, Robert Wason/Wasson, was born 06 Oct 1793 in Corinth, Orange, Vermont, USA; died 15 Aug 1868 in Otsego, Allegan, Michigan, USA, son of Caldwell Wason (1765-1803) and Martha "Patty" Hadley (1775-1865).
Johnson's mother, Elizabeth "Betsy" Johnson (possibly Rogers, still researching) was born 08 Mar 1798 in (prob. Corinth, Orange), Vermont, USA and died 12 Jan 1864 in Otsego, Allegan, Michigan, USA according to the Bible inscription.
JOHNSON'S SIBLINGS:
1) Cynthia Wason/Wasson (1818 – )
2) Malvina Wason/Wasson (1820 - )
3) Elizabeth "Betsy" Wason/Wasson (1822-1865) m. Alba Sweetland (4 ch.)
4) Caldwell Wason/Wasson (1824-after 1893 in prob. Sacramento, CA) m. Mary/Mariah (4 ch.)
5) Abigail Ann Wason/Wasson (1833-1865?) m. James Guy Cissne (3 ch.)
6) Amorett "Emeret" Wason/Wasson (1837 – 1899) m. Jessee Swikert (5 ch)
7) Victoria Wason/Wasson (1841 – 1928?) m. Jacob Sidney Sturdevant (5 ch), m. 2nd to Levi Sturdevant, Jacob's brother (no ch.)
About 1839, Johnson married AMORETTA (EMERETT) SLEEPER (c. 1820-1892). Together, Johnson and Amoretta had five children:
1) WILLIAM WASON/WASSON (1840–After 01 Jun 1850 US Census)
2) HOMER WASON/WASSON (1841–1908) m. 1st MATILDA J. GROVER (1844-1926), 3 children; m. 2nd JANE M. --- (1856-), 1 child
3) JULIANA (JULINA) WASON/WASSON (1844–1897) m. ANDREW SKINNER (1840-1912), 6 children.
4) LAFAYETTE WASON/WASSON (1845–1904) m. SARAH D --- (1849-), 4 children.
5) JAMES WASON/WASSON (1848–1927) m. FANNIE ANN JONES (1853–1948), 4 children.
TIMELINE:
Birth: 1817 17 Mar, (Corinth, Saratoga) New York OR Corinth, Orange, VT, USA. SOURCE(s): 1) 1850, 1860, 1880 US Census 2) US Civil War Records 3) Ancestry trees 4) Bible & Genealogical Notes by Michigan Daughters of the Revolution, pub. 1941, p. 141.
Marriage: c. 1839 to Amoretta (Emerett) Sleeper. Age: 22; prob. New York, USA Location and year of marriage based on children's ages and birthplaces
Residence: 01 Jun 1850 - Age: 33, Cooper, Kalamazoo, MI USA. SOURCE: 1850 US Census. Johnson Wasson age 33 (b. 1817 NY); Emarett Wasson 30 (b. 1820 NY); William 10 (b. 1840 MI); Homer 8 (b. 1842 MI); Juliann 6 (b. 1844 MI); Layfayette 4 (b. 1846 MI); James 1 (b. 1849 MI).
Destination/Departure/Arrival: 10 Nov 1854 - Age: 37, New York to Aspinwall, Panama. SOURCE(s): New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 and others.
Residence: 01 Jun 1860 — Age: 43, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA SOURCE: 1) 1860 US Census. 2) Michigan Census, 1827-70 for 1860. On both records, surname is mispelled as "Warson"
Residence: 13 Aug 1861 — Age: 44, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE(s): 1) U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles 2) American Civil War Soldiers shows residence at time of enlistment (14 Aug 1861) as Otsego, Allegan, MI USA
Military: 14 Aug 1861 — Age: 44, Ostego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: U.S. Civil War Soldier Records & Profiles. Johnson Warson; Residence-Allegan, MI; Enlistment Age-44; Enlist. Date-14 Aug 1861; Rank-Private; State Served: MI; Survived War; Co. G, MI 6th Infantry Regiment 20 Aug 1861; Mustered out 20 Jan 1862.
Military: 1861-1862 — Age: 44, Baltimore, MD USA. Musician(Fifer) in Heavy Artillery Infantry, Company G, 6th Regiment. SOURCE(s): 1) MI GenWeb (http://www.migenweb.org/allegan/indsold.htm) Indigent Soldiers list shows "Fifor Co. G 4th MI Vol. Col. Curtenius" 2) US Civil War Pension Papers show Company G, 6th Inf. 3) http://www.suvcwmi.org, alias Johnson Warson 4) U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865. A musician (fifer) for the Michigan 6th Infantry, Heavy Artillery, Company G. Mustered out after 5 mos. with disability at age 44.
Military, Mustered Out on 20 Jan 1862 — Age: 44, Baltimore, MD USA. SOURCE(s): 1) American Civil War Regiments - shows the 6th Regiment was in Baltimore, MD in winter of 1861-1862 2) American Civil War Soldiers shows Mustered out 20 Jan 1862 on disability at age 44.
Residence: May 1865 — Age: 48, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918. Shows occupation: LAWYER.
Residence: 1866 — Age: 49, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918 (for 1866). Shows occupation: LAWYER
Residence: 14 Jul 1870 — Age: 53, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: Selected U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880. Agriculture. (NOTE: Still researching for regular US Federal Census; it is currently eluding my searches).
Residence: 1873 — Age: 56, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918
U.S. Civil War Pension Paper Filing: 04 Oct 1879 — Age: 62, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934. Shows Military: Michigan Company G, 6th
Residence: 01 Jun 1880 — Age: 63, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: 1880 US Census. A work-hand, age 61, on the Gor family farm. Widower.
Death: 11 Apr 1890 — Age: 73, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. NOTE: On furlough from Soldier's Home when he passed away (see Michigan Death original source record). SOURCE(s): 1) Headstones for Deceased Union Civil War Vets, 1879-1903 2) MI Death Certificate
Burial: 13 Apr 1890 (approximate), Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego, Allegan, MI USA. SOURCE: www.findagrave, Memorial #62116031
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Michigan 6th Regiment, Infantry, Company G information edited from www.ancestry.com, "Historical Data Systems, comp. American Civil War Regiments [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1999. Original data: Data compiled by Historical Data Systems of Kingston, MA from thefollowing list of works. Copyright 1997-2000. Historical Data Systems, Inc., PO Box 35, Duxbury, MA 023.
Biography, timeline, genealogy research, and source documents shown on this memorial courtesy Debra Hart, 3rd great-granddaughter {01.24.2013; revised 06.02.2014, 02.06.2023}. Please retain any original credits if copied. Thank you.
FROM ORIGINAL MEMORIAL HOLDER:
*Civil War Veteran
Johnson served as a Private with the 6 Michigan Infantry Company-G. He enlisted on August 14, 1861 in Otsego, Michigan. He was dismissed from duty and was discharged on January 20, 1862. He was a resident of Allegan, Michigan. Records show his last name may have been spelled Wasson.
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