Sir William Johnson, army officer, superintendent of Indian affairs. member Council of New York, 1750-1774; member Albany Congress, 1754; member American Philosophical Society, 1769.
Background
Johnson, Sir William was born in 1715 in Smithtown, County Meath, Ireland. Son of Christopher and Ann (Warren) Johnson.
Career
Major New York Militia. Major general, 1772</td><tr><td class="label_burgverd11px"><b>Death</b></td></tr><tr><td> Died Johnstown, New York, July 11, 1774.
Membership
Member Council of New York, 1750-1774. Member Albany Congress, 1754. Member American Philosophical Society, 1769.
Connections
Married Catharine Weisenberg, circa 1739. Children: John, Mary, Nancy.
- Father:
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Christopher Johnson
- Mother:
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Ann (Warren) Johnson
- Spouse:
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Catharine Weisenberg
- child:
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John Johnson
- child:
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Mary Johnson
- child:
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Nancy Johnson