Thomas Johnson II was the only recorded offspring of Thomas Johnson, born in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England in 1655, and Mary Baker, born about 1666 in likely Middlesex, England. They married in Middlesex England in 1687, without the required consent of the Lord High Chancellor, Mary being a chancery ward, an offense for which Thomas could be both fined and imprisoned. They fled England aboard Mary's father's ship, he a sea captain, and landed on St. Leonard Creek in Maryland about 1688. Their full history is complex, Thomas having later been accused of treason in Maryland and fleeing once again, absent for years from Maryland until recorded as making a final return in 1714, the year recorded for both his and Mary's death and burials on St. Leonard Creek.
The orphaned Thomas II, then age about twelve, was noted as then taken in by "kindly" neighbors, given a good education, and ultimately prospered, marrying well and having eleven confirmed offspring.
He was the father of Governor Thomas Johnson, Roger Johnson, Baker Johnson, Joshua Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, and six other children. His son Joshua's daughter Louisa Catherine married John Quincy Adams. His daughter Elizabeth married Capt. George Cook and they are my 5th great grandparents. Their burial sites are unknown to me. Elizabeth and George Cook's daughter Ann Cook (#95287266) married Dr. Belt Brashear (#95245523).
Allan Garner, contributor # 49071644, has suggested the following additional information:
Thomas was born on his parent's farm on St. Leonard Creek in Calvert County, Maryland, and reported died in "Bush Creek Forge" in Frederick, that forge appearing one then jointly owned by the Johnsons and Hellens, the Hellens appearing one of the "kindly" neighbors who took him in in 1714. That is thought by family researchers to have been the beginning of the relationship between the Johnson and Hellen families that lasted for generations, with numerous intermarriages between the two into the nineteenth century. See the memorial for Walter Hellen Jr detailing his descent from Thomas Johnson I, marriages to two daughters of Joshua Johnson, Thomas' son, and more.
The following is a suggestion from FAG contributor aam #47180700
From: The Life of Thomas Johnson, by: Edward S Delaplaine, published 1927 by Grafton Press, New York, p13-15
The first child of Thomas and Dorcas Johnson, born December 13, 1725, and christened Thomas – a name that had been used in the family through many generations – died when very young. All the other children – seven sons and four daughters – grew to maturity, remaining on the farm in Calvert County until they were able to take care of themselves.
The following were the eleven surviving children:
1) Benjamin, the eldest, was born July 6, 1727, and served as a Major in the Maryland forces during the Revolutionary War. He was twice married. (Not in the book, but 1st wife was Sarah Backus, after her death, he married Catherine Bull)
2) Mary, the eldest daughter, was born May 5, 1729. She was married to Walter Hellen, Esq.
3) Rebecca was born on the 3rd of November 1730. She became the wife of Thomas McKenzie, Esq, but died, on March 1, 1767, soon after the marriage.
4) Thomas – Subject of this book. See biography of Thomas: Find a Grave Memorial #2197
5) Dorcas was born October 17, 1734. In August 1783, when nearly 49 years old, she became the wife of Col Josiah Clapham, of Loudoun County, Virginia.
6) James was born September 30, 1736. He married Margaret Skinner, of Calvert County, and went to Indian Spring, in Frederick (now Washington) County. After constructing the "Green Spring" Iron Furnace, about a mile from Fort Frederick, he settled in 1774 within the present borders of Frederick County…
7) Elizabeth was born on the 17th of September, 1739. She became the wife of George Cook, who commanded a Maryland ship during the Revolution. Captain Cook is described as "a bold, blustering Scottish sea captain" with short queue and cocked hat, with many eccentricities, albeit honest and industrious and a good husband.
8) Joshua was born June 25, 1742. He entered a counting house in London and eventually became a large dealer in tobacco. When the American Colonies declared their independence, he took up his residence in Nantes, France, and during the Revolution served as American Agent in France. From 1790-1797, he served under the appointment of Washington, as the first American Consulate London. In 1797, his second daughter, Louisa Catherine, was married to John Quincy Adams, who was at that time Ambassador to the Court of Berlin. On his return to America, Joshua was appointed by President John Adams as Superintendent of Stamps in Washington, which position he held until the time of his death.
9) John, born August 29, 1745, became a physician and for some time occupied an office on West Patrick street, in Frederick Town. He served as a surgeon in the Maryland Line during the Revolution.
10) Baker was born on the 30th of September, 1747. After studying law in the office of his brother, Thomas, at Annapolis, he settled in Frederick to engage in the practice of his profession. He commanded a battalion with the rank of Colonel in the brigade of his brother… He married Miss Catherine Worthington, the daughter of Col Nicholas Worthington, of Ann Arundel County.
11) Roger, the "baby" of the family, was born March 18, 1749. After studying under his brother, Thomas, he settled in Frederick County to engage in the iron business. With the aid of his brothers, he built "Bloomsbury" Forge, on Bennett's Creek… He had the rank of Major in his brother James's Battalion. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Thomas, of Montgomery County.
The orphaned Thomas II, then age about twelve, was noted as then taken in by "kindly" neighbors, given a good education, and ultimately prospered, marrying well and having eleven confirmed offspring.
He was the father of Governor Thomas Johnson, Roger Johnson, Baker Johnson, Joshua Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, and six other children. His son Joshua's daughter Louisa Catherine married John Quincy Adams. His daughter Elizabeth married Capt. George Cook and they are my 5th great grandparents. Their burial sites are unknown to me. Elizabeth and George Cook's daughter Ann Cook (#95287266) married Dr. Belt Brashear (#95245523).
Allan Garner, contributor # 49071644, has suggested the following additional information:
Thomas was born on his parent's farm on St. Leonard Creek in Calvert County, Maryland, and reported died in "Bush Creek Forge" in Frederick, that forge appearing one then jointly owned by the Johnsons and Hellens, the Hellens appearing one of the "kindly" neighbors who took him in in 1714. That is thought by family researchers to have been the beginning of the relationship between the Johnson and Hellen families that lasted for generations, with numerous intermarriages between the two into the nineteenth century. See the memorial for Walter Hellen Jr detailing his descent from Thomas Johnson I, marriages to two daughters of Joshua Johnson, Thomas' son, and more.
The following is a suggestion from FAG contributor aam #47180700
From: The Life of Thomas Johnson, by: Edward S Delaplaine, published 1927 by Grafton Press, New York, p13-15
The first child of Thomas and Dorcas Johnson, born December 13, 1725, and christened Thomas – a name that had been used in the family through many generations – died when very young. All the other children – seven sons and four daughters – grew to maturity, remaining on the farm in Calvert County until they were able to take care of themselves.
The following were the eleven surviving children:
1) Benjamin, the eldest, was born July 6, 1727, and served as a Major in the Maryland forces during the Revolutionary War. He was twice married. (Not in the book, but 1st wife was Sarah Backus, after her death, he married Catherine Bull)
2) Mary, the eldest daughter, was born May 5, 1729. She was married to Walter Hellen, Esq.
3) Rebecca was born on the 3rd of November 1730. She became the wife of Thomas McKenzie, Esq, but died, on March 1, 1767, soon after the marriage.
4) Thomas – Subject of this book. See biography of Thomas: Find a Grave Memorial #2197
5) Dorcas was born October 17, 1734. In August 1783, when nearly 49 years old, she became the wife of Col Josiah Clapham, of Loudoun County, Virginia.
6) James was born September 30, 1736. He married Margaret Skinner, of Calvert County, and went to Indian Spring, in Frederick (now Washington) County. After constructing the "Green Spring" Iron Furnace, about a mile from Fort Frederick, he settled in 1774 within the present borders of Frederick County…
7) Elizabeth was born on the 17th of September, 1739. She became the wife of George Cook, who commanded a Maryland ship during the Revolution. Captain Cook is described as "a bold, blustering Scottish sea captain" with short queue and cocked hat, with many eccentricities, albeit honest and industrious and a good husband.
8) Joshua was born June 25, 1742. He entered a counting house in London and eventually became a large dealer in tobacco. When the American Colonies declared their independence, he took up his residence in Nantes, France, and during the Revolution served as American Agent in France. From 1790-1797, he served under the appointment of Washington, as the first American Consulate London. In 1797, his second daughter, Louisa Catherine, was married to John Quincy Adams, who was at that time Ambassador to the Court of Berlin. On his return to America, Joshua was appointed by President John Adams as Superintendent of Stamps in Washington, which position he held until the time of his death.
9) John, born August 29, 1745, became a physician and for some time occupied an office on West Patrick street, in Frederick Town. He served as a surgeon in the Maryland Line during the Revolution.
10) Baker was born on the 30th of September, 1747. After studying law in the office of his brother, Thomas, at Annapolis, he settled in Frederick to engage in the practice of his profession. He commanded a battalion with the rank of Colonel in the brigade of his brother… He married Miss Catherine Worthington, the daughter of Col Nicholas Worthington, of Ann Arundel County.
11) Roger, the "baby" of the family, was born March 18, 1749. After studying under his brother, Thomas, he settled in Frederick County to engage in the iron business. With the aid of his brothers, he built "Bloomsbury" Forge, on Bennett's Creek… He had the rank of Major in his brother James's Battalion. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Thomas, of Montgomery County.
Thomas Johnson II was the only recorded offspring of Thomas Johnson, born in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England in 1655, and Mary Baker, born about 1666 in likely Middlesex, England. They married in Middlesex England in 1687, without the required consent of the Lord High Chancellor, Mary being a chancery ward, an offense for which Thomas could be both fined and imprisoned. They fled England aboard Mary's father's ship, he a sea captain, and landed on St. Leonard Creek in Maryland about 1688. Their full history is complex, Thomas having later been accused of treason in Maryland and fleeing once again, absent for years from Maryland until recorded as making a final return in 1714, the year recorded for both his and Mary's death and burials on St. Leonard Creek.
The orphaned Thomas II, then age about twelve, was noted as then taken in by "kindly" neighbors, given a good education, and ultimately prospered, marrying well and having eleven confirmed offspring.
He was the father of Governor Thomas Johnson, Roger Johnson, Baker Johnson, Joshua Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, and six other children. His son Joshua's daughter Louisa Catherine married John Quincy Adams. His daughter Elizabeth married Capt. George Cook and they are my 5th great grandparents. Their burial sites are unknown to me. Elizabeth and George Cook's daughter Ann Cook (#95287266) married Dr. Belt Brashear (#95245523).
Allan Garner, contributor # 49071644, has suggested the following additional information:
Thomas was born on his parent's farm on St. Leonard Creek in Calvert County, Maryland, and reported died in "Bush Creek Forge" in Frederick, that forge appearing one then jointly owned by the Johnsons and Hellens, the Hellens appearing one of the "kindly" neighbors who took him in in 1714. That is thought by family researchers to have been the beginning of the relationship between the Johnson and Hellen families that lasted for generations, with numerous intermarriages between the two into the nineteenth century. See the memorial for Walter Hellen Jr detailing his descent from Thomas Johnson I, marriages to two daughters of Joshua Johnson, Thomas' son, and more.
The following is a suggestion from FAG contributor aam #47180700
From: The Life of Thomas Johnson, by: Edward S Delaplaine, published 1927 by Grafton Press, New York, p13-15
The first child of Thomas and Dorcas Johnson, born December 13, 1725, and christened Thomas – a name that had been used in the family through many generations – died when very young. All the other children – seven sons and four daughters – grew to maturity, remaining on the farm in Calvert County until they were able to take care of themselves.
The following were the eleven surviving children:
1) Benjamin, the eldest, was born July 6, 1727, and served as a Major in the Maryland forces during the Revolutionary War. He was twice married. (Not in the book, but 1st wife was Sarah Backus, after her death, he married Catherine Bull)
2) Mary, the eldest daughter, was born May 5, 1729. She was married to Walter Hellen, Esq.
3) Rebecca was born on the 3rd of November 1730. She became the wife of Thomas McKenzie, Esq, but died, on March 1, 1767, soon after the marriage.
4) Thomas – Subject of this book. See biography of Thomas: Find a Grave Memorial #2197
5) Dorcas was born October 17, 1734. In August 1783, when nearly 49 years old, she became the wife of Col Josiah Clapham, of Loudoun County, Virginia.
6) James was born September 30, 1736. He married Margaret Skinner, of Calvert County, and went to Indian Spring, in Frederick (now Washington) County. After constructing the "Green Spring" Iron Furnace, about a mile from Fort Frederick, he settled in 1774 within the present borders of Frederick County…
7) Elizabeth was born on the 17th of September, 1739. She became the wife of George Cook, who commanded a Maryland ship during the Revolution. Captain Cook is described as "a bold, blustering Scottish sea captain" with short queue and cocked hat, with many eccentricities, albeit honest and industrious and a good husband.
8) Joshua was born June 25, 1742. He entered a counting house in London and eventually became a large dealer in tobacco. When the American Colonies declared their independence, he took up his residence in Nantes, France, and during the Revolution served as American Agent in France. From 1790-1797, he served under the appointment of Washington, as the first American Consulate London. In 1797, his second daughter, Louisa Catherine, was married to John Quincy Adams, who was at that time Ambassador to the Court of Berlin. On his return to America, Joshua was appointed by President John Adams as Superintendent of Stamps in Washington, which position he held until the time of his death.
9) John, born August 29, 1745, became a physician and for some time occupied an office on West Patrick street, in Frederick Town. He served as a surgeon in the Maryland Line during the Revolution.
10) Baker was born on the 30th of September, 1747. After studying law in the office of his brother, Thomas, at Annapolis, he settled in Frederick to engage in the practice of his profession. He commanded a battalion with the rank of Colonel in the brigade of his brother… He married Miss Catherine Worthington, the daughter of Col Nicholas Worthington, of Ann Arundel County.
11) Roger, the "baby" of the family, was born March 18, 1749. After studying under his brother, Thomas, he settled in Frederick County to engage in the iron business. With the aid of his brothers, he built "Bloomsbury" Forge, on Bennett's Creek… He had the rank of Major in his brother James's Battalion. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Thomas, of Montgomery County.
The orphaned Thomas II, then age about twelve, was noted as then taken in by "kindly" neighbors, given a good education, and ultimately prospered, marrying well and having eleven confirmed offspring.
He was the father of Governor Thomas Johnson, Roger Johnson, Baker Johnson, Joshua Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, and six other children. His son Joshua's daughter Louisa Catherine married John Quincy Adams. His daughter Elizabeth married Capt. George Cook and they are my 5th great grandparents. Their burial sites are unknown to me. Elizabeth and George Cook's daughter Ann Cook (#95287266) married Dr. Belt Brashear (#95245523).
Allan Garner, contributor # 49071644, has suggested the following additional information:
Thomas was born on his parent's farm on St. Leonard Creek in Calvert County, Maryland, and reported died in "Bush Creek Forge" in Frederick, that forge appearing one then jointly owned by the Johnsons and Hellens, the Hellens appearing one of the "kindly" neighbors who took him in in 1714. That is thought by family researchers to have been the beginning of the relationship between the Johnson and Hellen families that lasted for generations, with numerous intermarriages between the two into the nineteenth century. See the memorial for Walter Hellen Jr detailing his descent from Thomas Johnson I, marriages to two daughters of Joshua Johnson, Thomas' son, and more.
The following is a suggestion from FAG contributor aam #47180700
From: The Life of Thomas Johnson, by: Edward S Delaplaine, published 1927 by Grafton Press, New York, p13-15
The first child of Thomas and Dorcas Johnson, born December 13, 1725, and christened Thomas – a name that had been used in the family through many generations – died when very young. All the other children – seven sons and four daughters – grew to maturity, remaining on the farm in Calvert County until they were able to take care of themselves.
The following were the eleven surviving children:
1) Benjamin, the eldest, was born July 6, 1727, and served as a Major in the Maryland forces during the Revolutionary War. He was twice married. (Not in the book, but 1st wife was Sarah Backus, after her death, he married Catherine Bull)
2) Mary, the eldest daughter, was born May 5, 1729. She was married to Walter Hellen, Esq.
3) Rebecca was born on the 3rd of November 1730. She became the wife of Thomas McKenzie, Esq, but died, on March 1, 1767, soon after the marriage.
4) Thomas – Subject of this book. See biography of Thomas: Find a Grave Memorial #2197
5) Dorcas was born October 17, 1734. In August 1783, when nearly 49 years old, she became the wife of Col Josiah Clapham, of Loudoun County, Virginia.
6) James was born September 30, 1736. He married Margaret Skinner, of Calvert County, and went to Indian Spring, in Frederick (now Washington) County. After constructing the "Green Spring" Iron Furnace, about a mile from Fort Frederick, he settled in 1774 within the present borders of Frederick County…
7) Elizabeth was born on the 17th of September, 1739. She became the wife of George Cook, who commanded a Maryland ship during the Revolution. Captain Cook is described as "a bold, blustering Scottish sea captain" with short queue and cocked hat, with many eccentricities, albeit honest and industrious and a good husband.
8) Joshua was born June 25, 1742. He entered a counting house in London and eventually became a large dealer in tobacco. When the American Colonies declared their independence, he took up his residence in Nantes, France, and during the Revolution served as American Agent in France. From 1790-1797, he served under the appointment of Washington, as the first American Consulate London. In 1797, his second daughter, Louisa Catherine, was married to John Quincy Adams, who was at that time Ambassador to the Court of Berlin. On his return to America, Joshua was appointed by President John Adams as Superintendent of Stamps in Washington, which position he held until the time of his death.
9) John, born August 29, 1745, became a physician and for some time occupied an office on West Patrick street, in Frederick Town. He served as a surgeon in the Maryland Line during the Revolution.
10) Baker was born on the 30th of September, 1747. After studying law in the office of his brother, Thomas, at Annapolis, he settled in Frederick to engage in the practice of his profession. He commanded a battalion with the rank of Colonel in the brigade of his brother… He married Miss Catherine Worthington, the daughter of Col Nicholas Worthington, of Ann Arundel County.
11) Roger, the "baby" of the family, was born March 18, 1749. After studying under his brother, Thomas, he settled in Frederick County to engage in the iron business. With the aid of his brothers, he built "Bloomsbury" Forge, on Bennett's Creek… He had the rank of Major in his brother James's Battalion. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Thomas, of Montgomery County.
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