Individual Details

David Johnson married Lucy Ellis of Henrico Co on 13 Apr 1762 in Goochland. Their children were Sarah b. 1763, Ann b. 1764, William b. 1767, Susannah b. 1769, James b. 1772, Lucy b. 1774, David b. 1777, and Betty Ware Johnson.

Goochland DB 9, p.9
15 Oct 1765 James Johnson the Elder. Deed of gift to son David Johnson. 115 acres on branches of Jeneto Creek. One-third of 345 acres granted by patent adj Joseph Watkins & John Geurrants. Signed: James Johnson.
Wit: Joseph Pleasants, Amos (X) Ladd. Ack. 15 Oct 1765.
Goochland DB 10, p.87
14 Feb 1770 Benjamin Watkins to Thomas Watkins. 75 acres on Geneto Creek. Joseph Watkins line. Wit: Isham Johnson, David Johnson, Benjamin Johnson. Ack 17 Dec 1770.


David was administrator of his brother Isham's estate, but died himself before 16 Dec 1799 when the court ordered an appraisal of his estate. William Johnson, probably his son, was appointed administrator.

25 Nov 1801, Goochland Co. William Johnson, as admr of David Johnson dec'd and sd William, David, James, Lucy, Suckey, and Betsy Johnson, all distributees of the estate of David Johnson, dec'd were summoned to appear in court as heirs of Isham Johnson to answer a complaint against them by their uncle Benjamin Johnson.

In 1802 a suit was filed in Chancery by David Johnson's heirs. David's 131 acres on the Geneto was sold by Daniel Guerrant, Daniel Johnson & Joseph Watkins. Goochland DB 18, p.16-18

Death

1799

Goochland County, Virginia

Father	James JOHNSON the Elder (1697 - 1787)
Sibling	Isham JOHNSON ( - 1794)
Sibling	Drury JOHNSON ( - 1783)
Sibling	Sarah JOHNSON ( - )
Sibling	Mary JOHNSON ( - )
Sibling	Benjamin JOHNSON ( - )
Sibling	Agnes JOHNSON ( - 1799)
Sibling	James Johnson ( - )