Source:  W. DeLoss Love's book "SAMSON OCCOM AND THE CHRISTIAN INDIANS OF NEW
ENGLAND".  Chicago Pilgrim Press 1899
JOHNSON. -- Mohegan tribe, Mohegan, Conn.  This family was of the oldest
Mohegan stock.  In 1723 Manahawon Johnson was living at Mohegan and probably
he was the Manghaughwont who signed with the tribe in 1714.  The name
"Johnson" was taken from a white family.  This man had three sons, and perhaps
a fourth.  Zachariah, or Zachary, became a famous councilor of the tribe, and
died in September, 1787, at an advanced age.  Joseph's story is told
elsewhere.  He had children, Joseph and Amy.  Ephraim became a councilor of
the tribe in 1742.
     Joseph Johnson (Joseph) born in April, 1752, married Dec. 2, 1773,
Tabitha, a daughter of Rev. Samson Occom.  The details of his life are related
in this volume.  They had two sons, William, born Sept. 2, 1774, and Joseph,
born in 1776.  After their father's death, the sons lived at Mohegan, and
shared in the distribution of lands in 1790.  Joseph went to Brothertown;
received lots 133 and 134 in 1797; and married Sarah --- in 1799.  They
returned, about 1820, to Mohegan, and died there.
     John Johnson is said by his descendents to have come from Charlestown,
but the name is not found in Narrangansett lists.  A "widow Johnson" was
living at Mushantuxet in 1766, and her husband may have come from Mohegan, 
and her children moved to Charlestown.  John Johnson married, before his
emigration to Brothertown, a white woman, whence came the white blood,
distinctly visible in this family.  She died about 1780, and he married an
Indian named Eunice, who returned to New England about 1843, and died there.
He came to Brothertown about 1800, receiving lots 55 and 56 in 1804.  These
were sold in 1828 for the benefit of Emanuel, William and John Johnson, "sons
of John Johnson, deceased."  He was an intelligent, Christian Indian,
prominent in town affairs, and a peacemaker from 1817 to 1821.  He worked at
the shoemakers trade.  Besides the three sons he had daughters, Esther and
Elizabeth.
     John Johnson (John) born in 1774, married (1) Abigail Poquiantup; (2)
Mercy Thomas.  His first wife was killed by falling from a cart.  He settled
on lot 138, assigned to him in 1804, was a peacemaker from 1808 to 1821, and
was titled "Esquire Johnson," in honor of his service.  In 1836 he removed to
Wisconsin, where he died May 10, 1860, aged 86.  Chn.: I. Abigail, by first
wife, m. James Niles.  II. John W.  III. Henry, m. Avis Sampson.  He was in
Co. E, 21st Wis. Vols., and died at Perryville, Nov. 6, 1862.  IV. Colen 
Bardit, m. Electa Scippio.  V. Elizabeth, m. Ira Hammar.  VI. Anna Thomas.
      John W. Johnson (John, John) was born at Brothertown, N.Y., Dec. 28,
1818, and died at Brothertown, Wis., Feb. 27, 1881.  He married twice, his 
second wife being Rebecca Abner, the widow of Simeon Adams.  She is living
at an advanced age, and is one of the most intelligent of women, with a 
remarkable memory and knowledge of tribal history.  Chn.: 1st wife: I. 
Gazelle M., d. April 20, 1846.  II. Jeremiah E., d. Nov. 28, 1851, ae. 18.
III. Emanuel P., d. Oct. 27, 1857, ae. 19.  By 2nd wife: IV. Samuel.  
V. Wayland L., d. April 4, 1870, ae. 17.  VI. Rozetta C., b. Sept. 1, 1857,
m. Stevens, and d. March 10, 1878.
      William Johnson (John) married Charlotte Skeesuck, and they removed to
Wisconsin in 1832, where they died.  Chn.: I. Esther, b. Nov. 10, 1813, m.
John Crosley Hammar.  II. Nancy, m. Jonathan Schooner.  III. William, m. (1)
Charlotte Wiggins (2) Mandy Dick.  IV. Orrin G.  V. Elisha.  VI. Abigail, m.
George Skeesuck.  VII. Huldah.
      Orrin G. Johnson (William, John) married (1) Wealthy J. Fowler, who
died Aug. 6, 1849, ae. 22.  (2) Mary daughter of Peter Crowell.  He was a lay
preacher, removed to Minnesota, and died there in 1880, aged 65.  Amasa,
Horenzo, Orsil and Maie, his children all died young.
      Emanuel Johnson (John) married Martha, daughter of David Fowler, lived
on lot 61, and removed to Wisconsin in 1834, where he soon died.  Chn.: I.
Eunice, m. Nathan C. Dick.  II. Jeremiah W., m. Jemima Dick, went to Wiscon-
sin in 1834, and died there.  They had sons --Ovando F. was in Co. C, 35th
Wis. Vols., and died Aug. 4, 1864;  William H. was in Co. A, 2d Wis. Cav.
III. Rowland.  IV. David.  V. Mary V., m. L.D. Fowler.  VI. Phebe.  VII.
Martha.
      Rowland Johnson (Emanuel, John) was born at Brothertown, N.Y., Feb. 22,
1816.  He married (1) Nov. 18, 1840, Almira, daughter of Rhodolphus Fowler, 
who died July 31, 1850, ae. 31;  (2) Barbara, daughter of William Dick.  He
removed to Wisconsin, was an honored and influential citizen, and died in
1897.  Chn.: by first wife:  I. Oscar.  II. Henry, d. young.  III. Hiram. d.
1853.  By 2nd wife: IV. Loren M., was in Co. A, 2nd Wis. Cav., and died after
his return.  V. Melville, who served in Co. K, 4th Wis. Cav. and resides at
Brothertown, Wis.
      Oscar Johnson (Rowland, Emanuel, John) was born at Brothertown, Wis., 
March 28, 1842, was educated in the common school, and worked on the farm
until in 1861, when he enlisted in Co. B, 5th Wis. Vols.  He served his
country throughout the war, and was wounded at Sailor's Creek, April 6, 1865.
He married, Dec. 22, 1867, Ellen Jane, daughter of Isaac Dick, and has a son
Harley A. Johnson.  He is one of the Headmen of the Brothertown Indians, and
an honored citizen.
      David Johnson (Emanuel, John) removed to Wisconsin in 1831, being one
of the first settlers.  He married Abigail, daughter of William Dick, who
died June 8, 1859, aged 57.  He died in 1896.  Chn.: I. Gracy, d. young.  
II. Lewis, was in Co. I, 5th Wis. Vols.