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Harvey Johnson

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Harvey Johnson

Birth
Jefferson, Ashtabula County, Ohio, USA
Death
26 Feb 1910 (aged 24)
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA Add to Map
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Son of John and Sarah (Henderson) Johnson. Standing only 5' tall, he was known as the "little man with a big gun." Shot by a prison guard during an escape attempt. Johnson was considered so intelligent, his brain was removed and donated to the University for study.
Son of John and Sarah (Henderson) Johnson. Standing only 5' tall, he was known as the "little man with a big gun." Shot by a prison guard during an escape attempt. Johnson was considered so intelligent, his brain was removed and donated to the University for study.

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  • Created by: Zelda
  • Added: Apr 20, 2021
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/225885970/harvey-johnson: accessed ), memorial page for Harvey Johnson (2 Feb 1886–26 Feb 1910), Find a Grave Memorial ID 225885970, citing State Old Insane and Penal Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by Zelda (contributor 47502021).