Individual Details
Isaac Johnson
(19 Feb 1741 - 27 Jun 1822)
1822 death date is based on a hand written chart believed to have been done by Grace Brown Bresee which also lists his children. Death location is based on family location on the 1820 and 1830 census. Death date also in the "History of the town of Stratford New Hampshire 1773-1925" by Jeannette R. Thompson.
1820 census shows his son, Samuel, as age 21-45 living in Stratford, Coos Co., NH, with a female age 26-45 and their children. Near by is a brother Elisha and his family. In Samuel's home is a male age 45+ which may be the father, Isaac Johnson age 79. Similar neighbors are near by as shown in the 1790 and 1800 census discussed below.
1810 census shows the brothers, William and Samuel Johnson, living next to each other in Wentworth, Grafton Co., NH. Cannot locate Isaac Johnson in this census.
1805 Isaac Johnson was one of the first jurors from Coos Co. per "History of the town of Stratford NH 1773-1925" by Jeannette Thompson.
1800 census shows him as age 45 and over (actual age was 59) living with 2 males ages 16-25 (this could be his sons Samuel age 20 and Elisha age 17) and one -male age 26-44 (this could be one of three older sons), 2 females ages 16-25 (this could be daughter Lydia age 16 and an unknown female) then a female age 45 and over (this would then be his wife Phebe age 55). This census is for Stratford but in Grafton Co. and not Coos Co. (Research history of these two counties.) Living next door is his son William Johnson with a young daughter and wife.
1792 Stratford, NH, town meeting held on 13 July 1792 showed Isaac Johnson as one of two selectmen per the "History of Coos County, New Hampshire" by Georgia Drew Merrill published in 1888, page 756.
1790 census shows Isaac Johnson in Stratford, NH, as one of two males ages 16 and over (Isaac age 49 and son William age 18) with 3 males ages 16 and under (sons Samuel age 10 and Elisha age 7 plus an unknown male) with 2 females (wife Phebe and daughter Lydia age 6). Towns population was 146 per the "History of Coos County, New Hampshire" by Georgia Drew Merrill published in 1888, page 759.
1783 birth of his son Elisha was in Conn. per the 1880 census covering Marcus D. Johnson and James Madison Johnson. Therefore the family had not yet moved from Conn. to Stratford, NH.
1775 Sept. population of Stratford was 41 per the "History of Coos County, New Hampshire" by Georgia Drew Merrill page 759.
1774 Isaac Johnson was elected a selectmen at the Stratford, Coos Co., NH, annual town meeting per he "History of Coos County, New Hampshire" by Georgia Drew Merrill, page 759. Page 750 showed he came to Stratford several times but did not bring his family to their new home until after the Revolution.
1772 - From Prescott's "History of Stratford, N.H.": Issac Johnson's father is supposed to have come from Lincolnshire England*. Issac Johnson of Stratford, Conn. was one of the seven men who came to the Upper Coos in 1772, at which time he and Archippus Blodgett nearly precipitated the town of Stratford, then known as Woodbury, into a lawsuit, by engaging in a contest of felling the first tree on the territory claimed by Northumberland. Mr. Johnson was the winner, and the town of Stratford won also, for the next year by the new charter Stratford's territory was confirmed to her. He did not bring his family here until after the Revolution, and is said to have made the journey to Connecticut seven times. This same story is in "History of the town of Stratford NH 1773-1925" by Jeannette Thompson, page 397-398. Per the "History of Coos County, New Hampshire" by Georgia Drew Merrill published in 1888, page 746: prior to 1772 in a recorded deed Hezekiah Burritt, of Stratford, Conn. deeded land to Isaac Johnson as a settler. On page 749: "Tradition states that Isaac Johnson and Archippus Blodgett felled the first trees; each selecting a tree and trying to cut his tree down first. Mr. Johnson succeeded in getting his cut before Mr. Blodgett and thus won the victory. The grandson of this Isaac Johnson, also named Isaac, now living in town, says that his grandfather first "pitched" in Northumberland; so this contest may have occurred there." Also on this same page: "Isacc Johnson was perhaps son of William Samuel Johnson."*
1762 FHC film 1011941 on Fair Haven Congregational Ch. records 1742-1870 Vol 3 shows marriage of Isaac Johnson of Stratford to Phebe Grant of New Haven. LAPY REF 974.6 B154a "Early Conn. marriages" by Frederic W. Bailey, 1968: Vol. 6, page 9 shows marriage date at the First Congregational Church in New Haven. Marriage date and location is based on a hand written chart believed to have been done by Grace Brown Bresee. Per "History of the town of Stratford New Hampshire 1773-1925" by Jeannette R. Thompson, page 398: his wife, Phebe Grant, was the daughter of a Congregational minister. See "New England Historical and Genealogical Register" 1932 Vol 86 page 69: Deborah Cole born 28 Dec 1784 died 15 Feb 1841 married Samuel Johnson of Straford, farmer, born at Percy 19 Aug 1780 died 13 Mar 1843, son of Isaac and Phebe (Grant) Johnson.
1741 birth date is based on a hand written chart believed to have been done by Grace Brown Bresee. His birth date is also in "History of the Town of Stratford New Hampshire 1773-1925" by Jeannette R. Thompson, page 398. On page 32 of this book shows his father as William Samuel Johnson*.
*Per "New England Families, Genealogical and Memorial" compiled by William Richard Cutter, A.M., Vol. IV, page 1985 found at Google Books: Isaac Johnson of the Stratford was nearly related to William Samuel Johnson, but not his son as suggested in the History of Stratford, NH.
1820 census shows his son, Samuel, as age 21-45 living in Stratford, Coos Co., NH, with a female age 26-45 and their children. Near by is a brother Elisha and his family. In Samuel's home is a male age 45+ which may be the father, Isaac Johnson age 79. Similar neighbors are near by as shown in the 1790 and 1800 census discussed below.
1810 census shows the brothers, William and Samuel Johnson, living next to each other in Wentworth, Grafton Co., NH. Cannot locate Isaac Johnson in this census.
1805 Isaac Johnson was one of the first jurors from Coos Co. per "History of the town of Stratford NH 1773-1925" by Jeannette Thompson.
1800 census shows him as age 45 and over (actual age was 59) living with 2 males ages 16-25 (this could be his sons Samuel age 20 and Elisha age 17) and one -male age 26-44 (this could be one of three older sons), 2 females ages 16-25 (this could be daughter Lydia age 16 and an unknown female) then a female age 45 and over (this would then be his wife Phebe age 55). This census is for Stratford but in Grafton Co. and not Coos Co. (Research history of these two counties.) Living next door is his son William Johnson with a young daughter and wife.
1792 Stratford, NH, town meeting held on 13 July 1792 showed Isaac Johnson as one of two selectmen per the "History of Coos County, New Hampshire" by Georgia Drew Merrill published in 1888, page 756.
1790 census shows Isaac Johnson in Stratford, NH, as one of two males ages 16 and over (Isaac age 49 and son William age 18) with 3 males ages 16 and under (sons Samuel age 10 and Elisha age 7 plus an unknown male) with 2 females (wife Phebe and daughter Lydia age 6). Towns population was 146 per the "History of Coos County, New Hampshire" by Georgia Drew Merrill published in 1888, page 759.
1783 birth of his son Elisha was in Conn. per the 1880 census covering Marcus D. Johnson and James Madison Johnson. Therefore the family had not yet moved from Conn. to Stratford, NH.
1775 Sept. population of Stratford was 41 per the "History of Coos County, New Hampshire" by Georgia Drew Merrill page 759.
1774 Isaac Johnson was elected a selectmen at the Stratford, Coos Co., NH, annual town meeting per he "History of Coos County, New Hampshire" by Georgia Drew Merrill, page 759. Page 750 showed he came to Stratford several times but did not bring his family to their new home until after the Revolution.
1772 - From Prescott's "History of Stratford, N.H.": Issac Johnson's father is supposed to have come from Lincolnshire England*. Issac Johnson of Stratford, Conn. was one of the seven men who came to the Upper Coos in 1772, at which time he and Archippus Blodgett nearly precipitated the town of Stratford, then known as Woodbury, into a lawsuit, by engaging in a contest of felling the first tree on the territory claimed by Northumberland. Mr. Johnson was the winner, and the town of Stratford won also, for the next year by the new charter Stratford's territory was confirmed to her. He did not bring his family here until after the Revolution, and is said to have made the journey to Connecticut seven times. This same story is in "History of the town of Stratford NH 1773-1925" by Jeannette Thompson, page 397-398. Per the "History of Coos County, New Hampshire" by Georgia Drew Merrill published in 1888, page 746: prior to 1772 in a recorded deed Hezekiah Burritt, of Stratford, Conn. deeded land to Isaac Johnson as a settler. On page 749: "Tradition states that Isaac Johnson and Archippus Blodgett felled the first trees; each selecting a tree and trying to cut his tree down first. Mr. Johnson succeeded in getting his cut before Mr. Blodgett and thus won the victory. The grandson of this Isaac Johnson, also named Isaac, now living in town, says that his grandfather first "pitched" in Northumberland; so this contest may have occurred there." Also on this same page: "Isacc Johnson was perhaps son of William Samuel Johnson."*
1762 FHC film 1011941 on Fair Haven Congregational Ch. records 1742-1870 Vol 3 shows marriage of Isaac Johnson of Stratford to Phebe Grant of New Haven. LAPY REF 974.6 B154a "Early Conn. marriages" by Frederic W. Bailey, 1968: Vol. 6, page 9 shows marriage date at the First Congregational Church in New Haven. Marriage date and location is based on a hand written chart believed to have been done by Grace Brown Bresee. Per "History of the town of Stratford New Hampshire 1773-1925" by Jeannette R. Thompson, page 398: his wife, Phebe Grant, was the daughter of a Congregational minister. See "New England Historical and Genealogical Register" 1932 Vol 86 page 69: Deborah Cole born 28 Dec 1784 died 15 Feb 1841 married Samuel Johnson of Straford, farmer, born at Percy 19 Aug 1780 died 13 Mar 1843, son of Isaac and Phebe (Grant) Johnson.
1741 birth date is based on a hand written chart believed to have been done by Grace Brown Bresee. His birth date is also in "History of the Town of Stratford New Hampshire 1773-1925" by Jeannette R. Thompson, page 398. On page 32 of this book shows his father as William Samuel Johnson*.
*Per "New England Families, Genealogical and Memorial" compiled by William Richard Cutter, A.M., Vol. IV, page 1985 found at Google Books: Isaac Johnson of the Stratford was nearly related to William Samuel Johnson, but not his son as suggested in the History of Stratford, NH.
Events
| Birth | 19 Feb 1741 | Straford, Connecticut, British America |  |  | |
| Living | Straford, Fairfield, Connecticut | ||||
| Marriage | 15 Sep 1762 | First Congregational Society Church of White Haven, Fair Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, British America - Phebe Grant | | | |
| Fact 1 | 1772 | recorded deed transfer prior to - Stratford, Grafton, New Hampshire, British America | | | |
| Selectman | 1774 | Stratford (Coos), New Hampshire, British America | | ||
| Census | 1790 | Stratford, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States | | ||
| Selectman | 1792 | Stratford (Coos), New Hampshire, United States | | ||
| Census | 1800 | Stratford, Grafton (not Coos Co.), New Hampshire, United States | | ||
| Selectman | 1801 - 1803 | Stratford, Grafton (not Coos Co.) , New Hampshire, United States | | | |
| Election | 1804 | town clerk and teasurer - Stratford, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States | | ||
| Census | 1820 | Stratford, Coos, New Hampshire, United States | | ||
| Death | 27 Jun 1822 | Stratford, Coos, New Hampshire, United States | | | |
| Burial | Center Cem., Stratford, Coos, New Hampshire, United States | | |||
| LDS Family Tree ID | KFBZ-QJF | ||||
| WikiTree | Johnson-52351 |
Families
| Spouse | Phebe Grant (1745 - 1808) |
| Child | Grant Johnson (1764 - 1776) |
| Child | Lydia Johnson (1767 - 1840) |
| Child | John Miller Johnson (1768 - 1859) |
| Child | Isaac Johnson (1769 - ) |
| Child | William Johnson (1772 - ) |
| Child | Samuel Johnson (1780 - 1843) |
| Child | Elisha Johnson (1783 - 1852) |
| Father | Joseph Johnson (1708 - ) |
| Mother | Rachel Mead (1708 - ) |
| Sibling | Rev. James Johnson (1734 - 1810) |
Notes
Birth
See Roots Web's World Connect Project: R.K. West's Master List. Children of Phebe Andrews and John Grant are: Phebe Grant born 27 Apr 1745 and died 27 Apr 1808. She married Isaac Johnson 17 Sept 1762 in New Haven, CT, son of Joseph Johnson and Rachel Mead. He was born 19 Feb 1742 in Stratford, CT and died 27 Jun 1822 in Stratford, NH; and John Grant.1741 birth date is based on a hand written chart believed to have been done by Grace Brown Bresee. His birth date is also in "History of the Town of Stratford, New Hampshire 1773-1925" by Jeannette R. Thompson, page 398. On page 32 of this book shows his father as William Samuel Johnson*.
*Per "New England Families, Genealogical and Memorial" compiled by William Richard Cutter, A.M., Vol. IV, page 1985 found at Google Books: Isaac Johnson of the Stratford was nearly related to William Samuel Johnson, but not his son as suggested in the "History of Stratford, NH".
Marriage
1762 FHC film 1011941 on New Haven Congregational Ch., CT, records 1742-1870 Vol 3 shows marriage of Isaac Johnson of Stratford to Phebe Grant of New Haven on 15 Sept 1762.LAPL REF 974.6 B154a "Early Conn. marriages" by Frederic W. Bailey, 1968: Vol. 6, page 9 shows marriage date at the First Congregational Church, New Haven, CT.
Per "History of the town of Stratford, New Hampshire 1773-1925" by Jeannette R. Thompson, page 398: Isaac Johnson's wife, Phebe Grant, was the daughter of a Congregational minister.
See "New England Historical and Genealogical Register" 1932 Vol 86 page 69: Deborah Cole born 28 Dec 1784 died 15 Feb 1841 married Samuel Johnson of Straford, farmer, born at Percy 19 Aug 1780 died 13 Mar 1843, son of Isaac and Phebe (Grant) Johnson.
Marriage date and location is based on a hand written chart believed to have been done by Grace Brown Bresee.
Fact 1
- From Prescott's "History of Stratford, N.H.": Issac Johnson's father is supposed to have come from Lincolnshire England*. Issac Johnson of Stratford, Conn. was one of the seven men who came to the Upper Coos in 1772, at which time he and Archippus Blodgett nearly precipitated the town of Stratford, then known as Woodbury, into a lawsuit, by engaging in a contest of felling the first tree on the territory claimed by Northumberland. Mr. Johnson was the winner, and the town of Stratford won also, for the next year by the new charter Stratford's territory was confirmed to her. He did not bring his family here until after the Revolution, and is said to have made the journey to Connecticut seven times. This same story is in "History of the town of Stratford NH 1773-1925" by Jeannette Thompson, page 397-398. Per the "History of Coos County, New Hampshire" by Georgia Drew Merrill published in 1888, page 746: prior to 1772 in a recorded deed, Hezekiah Burritt, of Stratford, Conn. deeded land to Isaac Johnson as a settler. On page 749: "Tradition states that Isaac Johnson and Archippus Blodgett felled the first trees; each selecting a tree and trying to cut his tree down first. Mr. Johnson succeeded in getting his cut before Mr. Blodgett and thus won the victory. The grandson of this Isaac Johnson, also named Isaac, now living in town, says that his grandfather first "pitched" in Northumberland; so this contest may have occurred there."Selectman
1774 Isaac Johnson was elected a selectmen at the Stratford, Coos Co. annual town meeting per he "History of Coos County, New Hampshire" by Georgia Drew Merrill, page 759. Page 750 showed he came to Stratford several times but did not bring his family to their new home until after the Revolution.Coos was not created until 1 March 1805.
Census
1790 census shows Isaac Johnson in Stratford, NH, as one of two males ages 16 and over (Isaac age 49 and son William age 18) with 3 males ages 16 and under (sons Samuel age 10 and Elisha age 7 plus an unknown male) with 2 females (wife Phebe and daughter Lydia age 6). Towns population was 146 per the "History of Coos County, New Hampshire" by Georgia Drew Merrill published in 1888, page 759.Selectman
1792 Stratford, NH, town meeting held on 13 July 1792 showed Isaac Johnson as one of two selectmen per the "History of Coos County, New Hampshire" by Georgia Drew Merrill published in 1888, page 756.Coos was not created until 1 March 1805.
Census
1800 census shows him as age 45 and over (actual age was 59) living with 2 males ages 16-25 (this could be his sons Samuel age 20 and Elisha age 17) and one -male age 26-44 (this could be one of three older sons), 2 females ages 16-25 (this could be daughter Lydia age 16 and an unknown female) then a female age 45 and over (this would then be his wife Phebe age 55). This census is for Stratford but in Grafton Co. and not Coos Co. (Research history of these two counties.) Living next door is his son William Johnson with a young daughter and wife.Coos was not created until 1 March 1805.
Selectman
Coos county was not created until 1 March 1805.Census
1820 census shows his son, Samuel, as age 21-45 living in Stratford, Coos Co., NH, with a female age 26-45 and their children. Near by is a brother Elisha and his family. In Samuel's home is a male age 45+ which may be the father, Isaac Johnson age 79. Similar neighbors are near by as shown in the 1790 and 1800 census discussed below.Death
1822 death date is based on a hand written chart believed to have been done by Grace Brown Bresee which also lists his children. Death location is based on his children's location on the 1820 and 1830 census. Death date also in the "History of the town of Stratford New Hampshire 1773-1925" by Jeannette R. ThompsonBurial
Burial location is from a posting on genealogy.com dated 27 Nov. 1998, posted by Donald Erlenkotter re: Phebe Grant, daughter of Rev. John Grant. The source he sited was Nancy L. Dodge, author of "Northern New Hampshire Graveyards and Cemeteries", Higginson Books, Salem, MA, 1985, page 275.Endnotes
1. Jeannette Richardson Thompson, History of the Town of Stratford NH 1773-1925 found at Internet Archive on line., page 398.
2. Willam Richard Cutter, A.M., New England Families Genealogical and Memorial, Third Series, Volume IV (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1915), page 1985; digital images, Digitized by Google ( : accessed .
3. Jeannette Richardson Thompson, History of the Town of Stratford NH 1773-1925 found at Internet Archive on line., page 398.
4. Willam Richard Cutter, A.M., New England Families Genealogical and Memorial, Third Series, Volume IV (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1915), Page 1985; digital images, Digitized by Google ( : accessed .
5. Jeannette Richardson Thompson, History of the Town of Stratford NH 1773-1925 found at Internet Archive on line., pages 397-398 & 462.
6. Willam Richard Cutter, A.M., New England Families Genealogical and Memorial, Third Series, Volume IV (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1915), page 1985; digital images, Digitized by Google ( : accessed .
7. Jeannette Richardson Thompson, History of the Town of Stratford NH 1773-1925 found at Internet Archive on line., page 484.
8. Willam Richard Cutter, A.M., New England Families Genealogical and Memorial, Third Series, Volume IV (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1915), page 1985; digital images, Digitized by Google ( : accessed .
9. Jeannette Richardson Thompson, History of the Town of Stratford NH 1773-1925 found at Internet Archive on line., page 484.
10. Jeannette Richardson Thompson, History of the Town of Stratford NH 1773-1925 found at Internet Archive on line., page 398.