Johnson - John Whitney
Source: Register Of Negro & Mulattos -Montgomery County, Indiana-1851
John Whitney JOHNSON, aged about 4 years, a Negro boy, son of Josiah Johnson, born in the state of Indiana, residence in Franklin Township, Montgomery County, Indiana, appeared before the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Indiana on the 5th day of November A.D. 1853 for registry and it was proved to the satisfaction of said Clerk by the testimony of Henry T. SNOOK that said John Whitney Johnson was inhabitant of the state of Indiana at and prior to the first day of November A.D. 1851. Therefore, it is determined by said Clerk that said John Whitney Johnson is entitled to reside in the state of Indiana. Registered November 5th A.D. 1853. Attest : Andrew P LYNN, Clerk, Montgomery Circuit Court. -- typed by kbz