Robert married Jemima Suggett June 1771 in Orange County, Virginia. They were the parents of 12 children.
Robert Johnson, familiarly known as "Robin" was one of the pioneers of Kentucky. He represented the Virginia legislature of 1782 in Fayette County (later Kentucky).
"The family of Robert Johnson were inmates of Bryant's Station when Girty attacked that place in 1782. His wife Jemina Suggett was one of the matrons who made the perilous venture of passing the Indian ambuscade to bring a supply of water from the spring outside the stockade...."
"Col. Robert Johnson, am able, resolute and commanding character, greatly trusted in many ways throughout a long life."
His children were : Elizabeth (Betsy) 1772,
Col James 1774,
Col William 1775,
Sarah "Sally" 1778,
Vice-Pres Richard Mentor 1780,
Judge Benjamin 1784,
Robert 1786,
Rev John T. 1788,
Joel 1790,
George W. 1792,
Capt Henry 1794.
Son Richard was 9th Vice President of the U.S. but maybe better known for he killing of the Indian Tecumseh in 1812.∼This cemetery was copied and printed in the Book - Gone But Not Forgotten
Robert married Jemima Suggett June 1771 in Orange County, Virginia. They were the parents of 12 children.
Robert Johnson, familiarly known as "Robin" was one of the pioneers of Kentucky. He represented the Virginia legislature of 1782 in Fayette County (later Kentucky).
"The family of Robert Johnson were inmates of Bryant's Station when Girty attacked that place in 1782. His wife Jemina Suggett was one of the matrons who made the perilous venture of passing the Indian ambuscade to bring a supply of water from the spring outside the stockade...."
"Col. Robert Johnson, am able, resolute and commanding character, greatly trusted in many ways throughout a long life."
His children were : Elizabeth (Betsy) 1772,
Col James 1774,
Col William 1775,
Sarah "Sally" 1778,
Vice-Pres Richard Mentor 1780,
Judge Benjamin 1784,
Robert 1786,
Rev John T. 1788,
Joel 1790,
George W. 1792,
Capt Henry 1794.
Son Richard was 9th Vice President of the U.S. but maybe better known for he killing of the Indian Tecumseh in 1812.∼This cemetery was copied and printed in the Book - Gone But Not Forgotten
Family Members
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Elizabeth "Betsy" Johnson Payne
1772–1846
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Col James Johnson
1774–1826
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COL William Johnson
1775–1814
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Sally Johnson Ward
1778–1816
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Richard Mentor Johnson
1780–1850
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Judge Benjamin Johnson
1784–1849
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Robert Johnson Jr
1786–1812
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John Telemachus Johnson
1788–1856
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Joel Johnson
1790–1846
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George Washington Johnson
1792–1810
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Capt Henry Johnson
1794–1862
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