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William F. and Ida (Edwards) Johnson, mother Evalina

, Wray
WILLIAM'S FAMILY

In 1850 Boone County, Indiana, George Buttery is 32, Barbary Buttery 42, William T. Buttery 12, Eveline Buttery 10, Martha Buttery 8, Barbary E. Buttery 6, and Timothy R Buttery 4.

William Thompson Buttrey BIRTH 30 May 1838 Indiana, DEATH 29 Apr 1921 Craigmont, Lewis County, Idaho, BURIAL Craigmont Cemetery Craigmont, Lewis County, Idaho, MEMORIAL ID 120913913.

Barbary E. Buttrey Littell BIRTH 13 Jan 1844 Indiana, DEATH 3 Jan 1918 (aged 73) Oklahoma, BURIAL Butler Cemetery Butler, Custer County, Oklahoma, MEMORIAL ID 83351806.

Martha A. Buttrey Stufflebeam BIRTH Oct 1842 Indiana, DEATH 1934 Iowa, BURIAL Taylor Cemetery Unionville, Appanoose County, Iowa, MEMORIAL ID 103570086.

In 1885 Davis County, Iowa, Timothy R. Butley is 40, Sarah J. Butley 36, Mary A. Butley 14, Barbary Butley 12, John W. Butley 9, Ruphas S. Butley 6, Manford R. Butley 5, Mandy E. Butley 3, and George S. Butley 66.

In 1910 Muskogee County, Oklahoma, Timothy R. Buttrey is 64, farming, Annie Buttrey 40 Wife, Rachel F. Buttrey 5 Daughter, and Minnie R. Buttrey 0 Daughter.

Mary J. Johnson and Emery Fleming married on 7 Sep 1890 in Appanoose County, Iowa.

In 1900 Garfield County, Oklahoma, Em Fleming is 45 Head, Mary J. Fleming 48 Wife.

Barbary Scott Buttrey BIRTH 1808 Kentucky, DEATH 16 Aug 1884 (aged 75–76) Iowa, BURIAL Pella Cemetery Davis County, Iowa, MEMORIAL ID 72897997.

Evoline Buttery and John J. Johnson married on 10 Jan 1855 in Boone County, Indiana.

In 1860 Davis County, Iowa, John J. Johnson is 29, born in Indiana, Evaline 19, May J. 3, William "T." 2, and Elizabeth five months. One tree said John died in 1863 in Pe, buried in Pella...

John J. Johnson BIRTH unknown DEATH 14 Sep 1863 BURIAL Pella Cemetery Davis County, Iowa, MEMORIAL ID 159976796.

Eveline Johnson and John Mitchell married on 15 Apr 1866 in Davis County, Iowa.

In 1870 Appanoose County, Iowa Mary J. Johnson is 14, William "S." 12, and Evaline is 30, married to John Mitchell 48.

In 1880 Appanoose County, Iowa, William F. Johnson is 22, Mary J. Johnson 24, stepchildren of John Mitchell 57. Evaline Mitchell is 40.

John Carter Mitchell BIRTH 31 Mar 1821 Kentucky, DEATH 26 Feb 1892 Davis County, Iowa, BURIAL Pella Cemetery Davis County, Iowa, MEMORIAL ID 41542637

IDA'S FAMILY

In 1870 Davis County, Iowa, William S. Edwards is 40, Mary E. Edwards 39, Amanda Edwards 15, James Edwards 12, Ida Edwards 7, and Emma (Emil) Edwards 7.

Her brother James Philando Edwards BIRTH 15 Dec 1868 Appanoose County, Iowa, DEATH 25 Dec 1938 (aged 70) Canon City, Fremont County, Colorado, BURIAL Olive Lawn Memorial Park La Mirada, Los Angeles County, California, PLOT Sec. D Lot 38 Grave 1 MEMORIAL ID 50448748 .


Her sister Sarah Amanda Edwards Ives BIRTH 2 Jul 1855 Davis County, Iowa, DEATH 27 Sep 1938 (aged 83) Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, BURIAL Mount Hope Cemetery Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, PLOT Section VIII, Lot 501, Grave 2 MEMORIAL ID 76252710.


In 1880 Davis County, Iowa, William S. Edwards is 51, born in Tennessee, Sarah A. 25, James P. 21, Ida M. 16, Emmil S. 16 all four born in Iowa, and Mary S. Edwards - granddaughter 5 born in Iowa.
Ida and Emil are with William in 1885 Davis County.

William F. Johnson, 27, born in Indiana to John Johnson and Evalina Buttler, married Ida May Edwards on December 31, 1885 in Davis County, Iowa.
Ida was 23, born in Iowa to William Edwards and Elizabeth Willett.

They're in Appanoose County, Iowa in 1895, William F. 36, Ida M. 31, and Arhie D. 7.

William's mother Evalina is in Davis County, Iowa in 1900, Marcus I. Box 58, married five years to Evalina Box 60 Wife, Charles A. Box 15 Son, and Harriott L. Box 13 Daughter.

Marcus D. Box BIRTH 1841 Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa, DEATH 1 Mar 1903 (aged 61–62) Unionville, Appanoose County, Iowa, BURIAL Unionville Cemetery Unionville, Appanoose County, Iowa, MEMORIAL ID 50783425.


In 1900 Wray, William "L." Johnson is a day laborer, born Oct 1858 in Iowa, with Ida M. Jan 1863, with Delbert March 1886, all born in Iowa.

1904

1904 Wray

"Arthur Delbert Johnson, only child of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Johnson of this city, was born in Iowa March 20, 1887, died at their home in Wray, Colorado, June 2, 1907. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church of which the deceased was a memeber, Monday afternoon, June 3, conducted by Rev. F.R. Marsh. His funeral was one of the largest ever witnessed in Wray, the church not near holding all the people who wished to pay their last respects to the departed one. The Wray Band attended the service in full uniform and at the cemetery played the funeral dirge."

June 1907 Wray Arthur Delbert Johnson. Only child of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Johnson of this city, was born in Iowa March 20, 1887, died at their home in Wray, Colorado, June 2, 1907. Funeral services were held at the Christian church, of which deceased was a member, Monday afternoon, June 3, conducted by Bev. F. B. Marsh, assisted by Rev. O. S. Gant. The above cold words tell in brief of the passing of a life that will be greatly missed from all circles in Wray. Delbert, as all knew him, was a quiet, self-contained young man. He was steady, unostentatious and reliable in every way. While of a retiring disposition, he was held in warm affection by everyone with whom he was acquainted. Something over a year ago he became a victim of that hideous disease, consumption. This was aggravated by his trade, that of a painter, by lead poisoning. He continued to grow more frail with the passing of the days, but stili clung to his work, which he loved, until a few weeks ago. About two months ago, having nearly lost his voice, and realizing that he was a very sick young man, he decided he would abandon his trade and take up out-door work of some sort with the hope of bettering his condition, With characteristic honor and faithfulness to business, he went around and collected all that was due him for work, and paid all he owed, which was a very small amount, as he was careful about engaging indebtedness. In fact, he squared all his business. Soon after this he took to his bed, where he was nursed as lovingly and tenderly as a wealth of love from devoted parents could bestow upon him, and he bore his illness with a patience and fortitude that was marvelous to behold. Up to almost the last he insisted he would get well, but last Sunday morning he told his father he would have to go, and with the reliance of a true christian that, all was well with him ahead he peacefully fell into his last long sleep iu the afternoon. Delbert was more than a painter, he was an artist. He loved the grand and noble and beautiful, and it was his hope to some day be able to paint pictures that would move the beholder. Kven as an amateur he painted many pictures for his parents and for his friends that will now be treasured in fond remembrance. One of his last works a few days before he died, sitting propped up in bed, was to make a drawing, from a picture. Be started a drawing of his home, but this he was not permitted to complete.
His funeral was one of the largest ever witnessed in Wray, the church not near holding all the people who wished to pay their last respects to the departed one. The Wray band, of which deceased was a member, attended the service in full uniform, and at the cemetery, played the funeral dirge.
Delbert was very fond of music, and when well took a lively interest in the work of the band. His place in that organization will never be forgotten. His parents, whom he revered with a faithful and lasting love, will greatly miss his presence from the household, and while they know that a fateful disease was eating away the life of their boy, and to some extent, were prepared for his going, yet, their grief is poignant. To them the sympathy of all goes out In their hour of travail. They have the consolation, however, of ever keeping fresh in their memory the one fact, that they trained up their boy to honor and trith, and to this training he responded most faithfully, That to this splendid training he early espoused a religious life which led to a resultant victory over death. "

March 1908 "Billy Johnson has just completed a barn 18 x 30 near his residence in South Wray. The barn is equal in convenience and looks to some residences and contains windows, etc. The work was handled by J. A. Grant."

September 1908 "Sheriff Johnson is improving from his attack of typhoid fever, and It is expected he will now soon be convalescent; but his mother-in-law (should be mother), Mrs . Box, who has been making her home with himself and family for some time has taken down with the same malady and her condition is precarious, owing to her advanced age. She feels that it is doubtful if she recovers , and yesterday had Attorney Bulkeley draw up her will for her."


Evolina Box BIRTH 11 Jan 1840 DEATH 2 Nov 1908 BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 17013857.





April 1909 Wray "Our town marshal, William Johnston has made some valuable improvements on our streets of late, removing the dirt from the gutters into the middle of the streets and repairing culverts and bridges. Billy knows how to do that kind of work according to Hoyle and should have the hearty co-operation of the town board."

In 1910, on South Antelope Street in Wray, William "Johnson" is farming 51, married 24 years to Ida M. 46, both born in Iowa.

March 1911 "O. C. Sheridan has been appointed temporary City Marshal, Marshal William Johnson suffering so much with his feet from the effects of typhoid fever of nearly two years ago that be had to give it up for a time. Will's many friends hope his trouble will not prove serious and that he will soon be his old self again."

June 1911 "Billy Johnson has one of tho finest, neatest and best kept yards, gardens and young orchards to be found in the city, and Billy never permits an idle moment to dwell on his hands. It is a sight for sore eyes to walk by his place."

1909 Wray
"Miss Maude Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Johnson, accompanied Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Spiers on their trip to the Pacific coast."

November 1913 Wray
" Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Banks left Saturday evening for their home in Alma, Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs. Banks had been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Johnson and daughter, Miss Maude. Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Banks are brother and sister.

THIS IS NOT BILLY, because in 1929 "W. D. Johnson received word Wednesday of the death of his brother, Frank Johnson of Bedford, Indiana. Mr. Johnson leaves a wife and daughter . W. D. Johnson will be unable to go to Bedford to attend the funeral."

W.F. "Johnston" and Ida May Johnston are in Benton County, Arkansas in 1920.
Ida M. Johnson 1864-1930 ( per # 81539307) is buried in Wray.
"Ida M. Johnson, wife of William F. Johnson of Bentonville, Arkansas, and formerly of Wray, died at her Arkansas home this week. The remains were shipped to Wray and funeral services were held from the Hitchcock Funeral Parlor, Wednesday with Rev. Clark Bower in charge. Interment was in Grandview Cemetery.
Mr. Johnson was unable to accompany the body of his wife to Wray because of ill health. Mrs. Johnson will be remembered by Wray people, as she resided here for many years. Mr. Johnson was at one time county sheriff and later served as town Marshall:

In 1930 Benton County, Arkansas, Osage district, William is farming, living alone, widowed, 71, born in Indiana.

December 1932 "Billy Johnson, a familiar figure in Wray for many years and now a resident of Bentonville, spent Monday in. Wray, renewing old acquaintances. Mr. Johnson is widely known in this territory. He was at one time sheriff in this county and was town marshal for several years."

April 1933
William F. Johnson, aged 75, years, attempted to commit suicide here, on Wednesday morning by slashing his neck with a pocket knife. Several deep gashes were cut, one of them within an inch of the jugular vein. While his condition is regarded as serious, his recovery is possible. Johnson, who has been staying at the Southern Hotel since his house burned last December, has been acting queerly at times, Mrs. McManaman, the landlady, stated yesterday. He was subject at times to hallucinations. On several occasions he had remarked that someone was trying to kill him or else mob him. Last week he appeared to be quite rational but for the past few days had been acting queer. That he had premeditated this step has been brought out on two or three occasions. When questioned some time ago as to his age, he stated he would be 75 next April or May, but that he did not expect to live that long. Johnson liked to sit out in front of the hotel and whittle, and when, two or three days ago, he asked to have his pocket knife sharpened, no one around the hotel was suspicious about it. About eight o'clock yesterday morning Johnson arose and went to the bathroom. A little later as Mrs. McManaman's daughter-in-law, Mrs. Goldie McManaman passed by the bathroom she heard someone groaning inside. Peeping through a crack she discovered Johnson sitting in a chair before the bath tub. Frightened, she called her husband, who broke in the bathroom and said Johnson had cut his throat. Johnson was perfectly conscious, with the pocket knife still in his hand. Sheriff Maples was hurriedly called in and he phoned Dr. R. M. Atkinson who came at once, administering first aid treatments. Several gashes were found in his neck and twelve stitches were required to sew up the wounds. Johnson has a fair chance for recovery, if complications do not set in, it is said.
Johnson and his wife came here a dozen years ago from Colorado, where he had been sheriff of Yuma County, Wray, Colorado, for four years. He had some means and bought a nice home. Following the death of his wife, three years ago, he lived alone in the home in the northern part of town. Early Sunday morning, December 4th, while carrying a lighted lamp, he fell in a faint, setting fire to the house. Neighbors rescued him from his burning home. His house and its contents were a total loss with no insurance. He was loaned money to go to the home of a relative in Colorado, but became dissatisfied after going there and left there the day after his arrival, returned to Bentonville. Since his return he has been a ward of the county.—Arkansas Paper.

Wm. F. Johnson, who attempted suicide at the Southern Hotel here two weeks ago, died in the State Hospital for Nervous Diseases at Little Rock Tuesday. He was 75 years of age. Having been adjudged insane, Judge David Compton ordered his removal to the state hospital last Thursday.—Arkansas Paper.

April 1933
"Many of the older people or Wray and Yuma county will regret to learn of the death of Billie Johnson, former citizen of Wray and former sheriff of Yuma county. Mr. Johnson was laid to rest in the cemetery at Bentonville, Ark. Mrs. Johnson and the one son Delbert are buried in Grandview cemetery here at Wray."

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