Ratay-Johnstone Ancestors - Person Sheet
Ratay-Johnstone Ancestors - Person Sheet
NameAlbert William JOHNSON Jr.
Birth25 Jul 1918, Wilson, Niagara County, New York3638
Death7 Dec 1999, Warsaw, Wyoming County, New York3638
BurialAcacia Park And Resthaven Memorial Gardens3638
MemoNorth Tonawanda, Niagara County, New York, Praying Hands, Lot 13B, 3&4
OccupationU.S. Army 12 years; felt mill 10 years
Education8th grade
FatherAlbert William JOHNSON (1894-1961)
MotherEmma Jane WARD (1897-1976)
Spouses
Birth11 Oct 1918, Gasport, Niagara County, New York3639
Death22 Jan 2003, Newfane, Niagara County, New York3639
BurialAcacia Park And Resthaven Memorial Gardens3639
MemoPraying Hands, Lot 13B, 3&4
ChildrenRobert (Step)
 Linda (Step)
 Norman (Step)
Birth29 Nov 1923, Erie County, New York3640
Death4 Nov 2011, Wyoming County, New York3640
BurialSiloam Cemetery, Cattaraugus County, New York
Marriage20 Sep 1940, Farmersville, New York66
ChildrenBarry Albert (1942-1948)
Census notes for Albert William JOHNSON Jr.
1920 New York, Niagara County, Town of Wilson, E.D. 157, sheet 6B
Chestnut Street, dwelling, 1777, family 188
Johnson, Albert W., head, rents, male, white, age 25, married, born New York, parents born New York, house painter
----------, Emma J., wife, female, white, age 22, married, born New York, parents born New York
----------, Albert W., son, male, white, age 1 1/12, single, born New York, parents born New York

1930 New York, Niagara County, Lockport City, 7th Ward, E.D. 32-116, sheet 5B
26 Chapel St., dwelling 108, family 127
Johnson, Albert W., head, rents, no radio, male, white, age 35, married at age 22, born New York, parents born New York, decorating painter
----------, E. Jane, wife, female, white, age 33, married at age 19, born New York, parents born New York
----------, Albert W., Jr., son, male, white, age 11, single, born New York, parents born New York
----------, Naomi G., daughter, female, white, age 8, single, born Virginia, parents born New York
----------, Eugene George, son, male, white, age 3 4/12, single, born New York, parents born New York
----------, Robert Francis, son, male, white, age 1 4/12, single, born New York, parents born New York

1940 New York, Niagara County, Village of Wilson, Wilson Township, E.D. 32-160, sheet 9A, stamped page 2179
203 Lake Ave., rents $18
Johnson, Albert W., head, male, white, age 45, married, 8th grade, born New York, same house 1935, painter
----------, Emma J., wife, female, white, age 42, married, 8th grade, born New York, same house 1935
----------. Albert W., Jr., son, male, white, age 21, single, 8th grade, born New York, same house, laborer abrasive co.
----------, Naomi G., daughter, female, white, age 18, single, 2 years high school, born Virginia, same house 1935
----------, Eugene G., son, male, white, age 14, single, 6th grade, born New York, same house 1935
----------, Robert F., son, male, white, age 11, single, 5th grade, born New York, same house 1935
----------, Ora Lee, daughter, female, white, age 9, single, 2nd grad, born New York, same house 1935
----------, Duane G., son, male, white, age 4, single, born New York
Obituary notes for Albert William JOHNSON Jr.
Mr. Johnson was a master sergeant in the United States Army, serving from 1942 to 1964. He received the Combat Infantryman's Badge 1st. Award, Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar, WWII Victory Commemorative Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army of Occupation Medal with Japan clasp, Army Good Conduct Medal with 4 Bronze Loops, United Nations Service Medal for Korea, Korean Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Commemorative Medal, NY State Conspicuous Service Star & NY State Medal for Merit with 4 Silver Stars.

He worked in the felt mill in Newfane, NY for 10 years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles for 28 years in Lockport, NY & a member of the Wilson Historical Society for several years. He enjoyed fishing & camping.

In addition to his wife, Gertrude (Sweeney), Mr. Johnson is survived by three children, Albert (Julie) Johnson III of Barker, NY; Darrell (Patricia) Johnson of Helendale, CA.; & Susan (William) Fuller of Bliss, NY; three stepchildren, Robert (Lois) Hays of Lockport, NY; Linda (Robert) Hinson of Columbia, SC; & Norman (Gloria) Hays of Lockport, NY; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; & several nieces, nephews & cousins. He was predeceased by a son, Barry Albert Johnson in 1948. 81y

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