Willie Belle/Bell Pollard was born on July 7, 1900 in or near the city of Alexandria, Virginia according to her death certificate. Her husband, Herbert C. Johnson, provided the information in the death certificate, which can be seen on this site. According to the death certificate, Willie's parents were Nimrod Pollard, who was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, and Emma Churchwell, who was also born in Loudoun County, Virginia.
However, in the 1910 census, Willie B. Pollard is found residing with her grandparents in Scott, Fauquier County, Virginia. Willie is listed as a Mulatto and as being 12 years of age and as having been born in Virginia. Her parents are also listed as having been born in Virginia;
Benjamin Sanford Head M 77 Virginia
Harriet Sanford Wife F 52 Virginia
Fanny Sanford Daughter F 19 Virginia
Roxy L Sanford Daughter F 12 Virginia
Ashton Sanford Grandson M 9 Virginia
Dora Sanford Granddaughter F 6 Virginia
Willie B Pollard Granddaughter F 12 Virginia
Alberta Pollard Granddaughter F 9 Virginia
Henderson Elliott Stepson M 20 Virginia

Willie Belle Pollard was married to Herbert C. (probably Charles) Johnson on ____________ __, 192__ at ___________, Virginia. Herbert C. Johnson was born on February 22, 1896 in Virginia, probably in Warren County, most likely the son of Charles "Charlie" Johnson and Nannie (Jackson) Johnson.
At the time of the 1900 census, Herbert and his family are found in Cedarville District, Warren County, Virginia;
Charley Johnson Head M Nov 1872 28 Virginia
Nannie Johnson Wife F May 1877 23 Virginia
Herbert Johnson Son M Feb 1897 3 Virginia
Lizzie Johnson Daughter F Sep 1898 2 Virginia
Narma Johnson Daughter F Feb 1900 3/12 Virginia

Charles Johnson was probably actually born in November of 1871. Familysearch has the following record;
Name Charles Johnson
Gender Male
Birth Date 14 Nov 1871
Birthplace Warren, Virginia
Race Black
Mother's Name Elizabeth Johnson

One or both of Herbert's parents may have died sometime between 1900 and 1910 as at the time of the 1910 census, Herbert is also living with a grandmother, Mary Catherine (Carter) Jackson in Cedarville, Warren County, Virginia;
Mary K Jackson Head F 58 Virginia
Bush Jackson Son M 20 Virginia
Turner Jackson Son M 14 Virginia
Riley Jackson Son M 11 Virginia
Naomie Johnson Granddaughter F 10 Virginia
Herbert Johnson Grandson M 13 Virginia

At the time of the 1900 census, the Jackson's are found in Cedarville District, Warren County, Virginia. Mary Catherine (Carter) Jackson has had 12 children, 11 of whom are living at this time;
Bush Jackson Head M Jan 1845 55 Virginia
Catherine Jackson Wife F Jun 1853 47 Virginia
Mamie Jackson Daughter F Jul 1885 15 Virginia
Bush Jackson Jr. Son M Aug 1888 12 Virginia
Turner Jackson Son M Jul 1894 6 Virginia
Reiley Jackson Son M Jun 1897 3 Virginia
Julia Davenport Head F 1877 23 Virginia
Elenoria Davenport Daughter F Virginia
Hattie Stewart Boarder F 42 Virginia
Lish Stewart Husband M 23 Virginia

At the time of the 1880 census, the Jackson family, including Nannie Jackson, are found in Cedarville, Warren County, Virginia. They are Black;
Bush Jackson Self M 29 Virginia
Mary C Jackson Wife F 24 Virginia
Addison Jackson Son M 7 Virginia
Nannie Jackson Daughter F 5 Virginia
Julia Jackson Daughter F 3 Virginia
Clarence Jackson Son M 1 Virginia

Nine children were born to Willie Belle (Pollard) Johnson and Herbert C. Johnson including;
1. Charles H. Johnson, born June/July __, 1918 in Virginia. Charles is known to have been residing in Wenonah, New Jersey in 1992 and 1995. Charles H. Johnson died on November 5, 2011 in ____________, ___________ and his mortal remains were laid in the _____________ Cemetery in ___________, ___________.

2. Nimrod P. Johnson, born c. March 3, 1920 in Clarke County, Virginia. Nimrod is known to have been residing in Wilmington, Delaware in 1992 and 1995. Familysearch has the following record;
Age 78
Given Name Nimrod
Middle Name P
Surname Johnson
Birth Date 03 Mar 1920
State Virginia
Last Place of Residence New Castle, Delaware
Previous Residence Postal Code 19802
Event Date 01 Oct 1998

Nimrod is believed to have died on or about October 1, 1998 in or near New Castle, Delaware and his mortal remains were laid in the _____________ Cemetery in ___________, ___________.

3. William F. Johnson, born c. 1921/22 in Clarke County, Virginia. William was married to ___________ ___________. William is known to have been residing in Phoenix, Arizona in 1992 and 1995. William died on ___________ __, 1____ in ___________, ___________ and his mortal remains were laid in the _______________ Cemetery in ___________, ___________.

4. Frank R. Johnson, born c. 1925/26 in Clarke County, Virginia. Frank was married to ___________ ___________.

5. Emma N. Johnson, born c. 1926/27 in Clarke County, Virginia. Emma was married to ___________ ___________.

6. James P. Johnson, born c. Dec. 1929/Jan 1930 in Clarke County, Virginia. James was married to ___________ ___________.

7. Susie Johnson, born c. 1930/31 in Clarke County, Virginia.

8. Nellie Johnson, born c. 1933/34 in Clarke County, Virginia.

9, George Johnson, born 1936/37 in Clarke County, Virginia.

At the time of the 1920 census, Willie and her family are found in Greenway, Clarke County, Virginia. Willie is listed as Black;
Herbert C Johnson Head M 24 Virginia Laborer on farm
Willie B Johnson Wife F 21 Virginia
Charles H Johnson Son M 1 Virginia

At the time of the 1930 census, Willie and her family are found living on State Route 54 in Boyce, Clarke County, Virginia. She is listed as Black and as being 30 years old;
Herbert C Johnson Head M 33 Virginia Machinist in Garage
Willie B Johnson Wife F 30 Virginia
Charles H Johnson Son M 11 Virginia
Nimrod P Johnson Son M 10 Virginia
William F Johnson Son M 8 Virginia
Frank R Johnson Son M 6 Virginia
Emma N Johnson Daughter F 3 Virginia
James P Johnson Son M 3/12 Virginia

Willie Belle (Pollard) Johnson died from complications from childbirth on May 28, 1938 and her mortal remains were laid in the Ebenezer Cemetery in White Post, Clarke County, Virginia.
Herbert was married 2nd to Laura Virginia Scott on ____________ __, 19__. Laura was born on ___________ __, 1900/01/04 in Virginia.
At the time of the 1940 census, Herbert, Laura and the children are found on State Route 12 in Boyce, Greenway Magisterial District, Clarke County, Virginia;
Herbert Johnson M 42 Virginia Laborer on farm.
Laura Johnson F 39 Virginia
William Johnson M 18 Virginia Laborer on farm.
Frank Johnson M 16 Virginia
Emma Johnson F 14 Virginia
James Johnson M 10 Virginia
Susie Johnson F 9 Virginia
Nellie Johnson F 6 Virginia
George Johnson M 3 Virginia

Herbert and Laura moved the family from Clarke County, Virginia to the city of Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois in 19__.

Laura Virginia (Scott) Johnson died on ___________ __, 1970 in Peoria, Illinois. The Reverand Herbert C. Johnson died on October __, 1975 in Peoria, Illinois and their mortal remains were laid in the Springdale Cemetery in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois.

by Baxter B. Fite III


(Baxter would dearly love to hear from any descendant of this family, in hopes of learning more about the family.)