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Captain Isaac Johnson, Sr[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32]

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  • Name Isaac Johnson  [1, 2, 3, 4, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32] 
    Title Captain 
    Suffix Sr 
    Christening St John The Baptist Church, Great Amwell, Hertfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 20] 
    Gender Male 
    Burial 1675  Smiths Castle Mass Gravesite, Wickford, North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [19] 
    Death 19 Dec 1675  Killed in Battle In King Phillip's war, Four Corners, Sakonnet River, Rhode Island-Narragansett Expedition Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 15, 19, 30, 31] 
    Person ID I312684223969  Oswald Genealogy
    Last Modified 15 Jun 2025 

    Family Elizabeth Porter,   b. Ware, Hertfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Aug 1683, Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Marriage Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Elizabeth Johnson,   b. 24 Dec 1637, Roxbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Aug 1683, Roxbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 45 years)  [Father: unknown]  [Mother: unknown]
     2. John Johnson,   b. 03 Nov 1639, Roxbury, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Dec 1661, Roxbury, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 22 years)  [Father: unknown]  [Mother: unknown]
     3. Mary Johnson,   b. 24 Apr 1642, Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Jul 1705, Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, British Colonial America Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 63 years)  [Father: unknown]  [Mother: unknown]
     4. Joseph Johnson,   b. 09 Nov 1645, Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Dec 1645, Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)  [Father: unknown]  [Mother: unknown]
     5. Nathaniel Johnson,   b. 01 May 1647, Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America Find all individuals with events at this locationbur. 1698, Woodstock Hill Cemetery, Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 50 years)  [Father: unknown]  [Mother: unknown]
     6. Deacon Isaac Johnson, Jr,   b. Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America Find all individuals with events at this locationbur. 1720, Riverside Cemetery, Middletown, Hartford, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: unknown]  [Mother: unknown]
    Family ID F1752  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 15 Jun 2025 

  • Notes 
    • Too much. There were two Isaac Johnson's in early Mass.
      139!!!
      139 sources, notes, and memories is more than is needed. These is a lot of duplication which is not necessary. Please do not add any more unless it is good, new information.

      Joseph Johnson?
      In Isaac Johnson's biography, is says that he and Elizabeth had a son named Joseph. In Isaac's biography it states that Joseph's baptism was in 1645, not his death. He died on February 3, 1729 in Middleton, Connecticut according to Isaac's biography.

      Isaac Johnson was the son of John. Among
      Isaac Johnson was the son of John. Among wills of Suffolk Co., Mass., is rec. that of John Johnson of Roxbury 1659 - "my sonne Isaac Johnson" was appointed testator and one of the executors. Isaac Johnson, the son, was the great Indian leader and was a very brave man. On July 6, 1675, a body of fifty-two praying Indians (Eliot's converts) marched from Boston for Mt. Hope under "Intreped" Isaac Johnson of Roxbury. On December 19, 1675, Capt. Isaac Johnson was killed while storming the Narragansett stronghold when the fierce tribe was destroyed at the famous fort fight. The roll of his company included his son-in-law Henry Bowen. His residence was next to Eliot.
      From “Manuscript Record the Fay Family” by Reverend A. H. Morse and others.
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      (1) VIEW BIOGRAPHICAL ITEMS IN STORIES (MEMORIES) FOR THIS RECORD, LC8B-2LR.
      (2) See also BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH: Captain ISAAC JOHNSON of Roxbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony, was born in England, the son of John Johnson, and sailed to New England in 1630 with his father's family, probably in the company of Governor Winthrop. Isaac Johnson married ELIZABETH PORTER. on January 20, 1636/37 in Roxbury, MA. Isaac died on December 19, 1675 in the Great Swamp Fight fight with the Narragansett Indians in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Elizabeth died August 13, 1683 in Roxbury, Children of Isaac and Elizabeth were:
      Elizabeth Johnson was born December 24, 1637 and married Henry Bowen, son of Griffith Bowen and Margaret Fleming, on December 20, 1658. Henry was born in Wales in 1633 and he died at the age of 90 years on March 13, 1723/4 in Woodstock, Connecticut. Henry was a lieutenant and he was in the Swamp Fight.
      John Johnson was born on November 3/8, 1639 in Norfolk, Roxbury, MA. John died on December 16, 1661 in Roxbury, MA.
      Mary Johnson was born April 24, 1642. She married William Bartholomewon December 17, 1663.
      Isaac Johnson was born on November 7, 1643 and baptized on January 7, 1644. Isaac married Mary Harris, the daughter of Daniel Harris, on October 26, 1669; and removed to Middletown, Connecticut. Isaac died February 3, 1719.
      Joseph Johnson was born on November 9, 1645; and was baptized on November 9, 1645 in Roxbury, MA. He died on February 3, 1729/20 in Middletown, Connecticut (FTM CD 367 - Notable British Families, 1600s-19oos, American Families with British Ancestry).
      Nathaniel Johnson was born May 1, 1647 in Branford. Nathaniel married Mary Smith in 1667, and sometime after 1688 removed to Marlborough (?)

      He was made a Freeman March 4, 1635. He was a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company in 1645, and was chosen its Captain in 1667. He was Captain of the Roxbury Company in the Narragansett Expedition, and was killed at the head of his company in the famous Fort Fight on December 19, 1675, (near Four Corners, Sakonnet River, Rhode Island, Ed.).
      He was an original donor of the Free School.

      Narragansett Expedition

      Probate
      He wrote a will that was not accepted because the signature was not witnessed. According to the Suffolk Probate Vol. 6, a copy of the originial on FHL film #584128, p. 189 (p. 115 in original volume) the date was "8 of March 1675 or 73" [sic] at the top of the will. The date at the end of the will was 28 June 1675.
      On 10 Feb 1675[6] Jno Weld and Samuell Craft testified that the will appeared to be in Isaac's handwriting.
      In it he named his "Beloved Wife be the Sole Executrixe" and requested "my Brother Edward Porter & Cozen John Weld to bee Overseeeres." The estate, except for Isaac's clothing, to his wife during her lifetime. Then to his four children, with the eldest son Isaac getting a double portion.
      The inventory dated 1 Feb 1675/6 totaled £619,12s, 6d - debts of £40 = £579, 12, 6d. The home lot was valued at £120. There were 7 more parcells of land totaling 74 acres valued at £365, 10s. From the inventory he appeared to have been a farmer.
      Suffolk Deeds, Liber XIII, p. 33 (FHL film of book transcription - (Boston: Rockwell & Churchill, 1903)).
      After Elizebeth died, an agreement for the division of the real property was signed on 4 Oct. 1683. "The party's concerned Vizt. Isaac Johnson, Nathaniel Johnson & William Barftholmew in right of Mary his wife, and Henry Bowen with such of his Children as are come of age and in behalfe of those under age (in right of Elizabeth their mother (one of the Children of sd. Captn. Johnson) being deceased) have mutually consented and agreed to the division of the sd. Houseing & lands ..."

      !Died Great Swamp Fight, Old Village of
      !Died Great Swamp Fight, Old Village of Wickford, near North Kingston IGI Bap 21 May 1983 JRIVE; End 24 Jun 1983 JRIVE SP 13 Jul 1983 JRIVE SS 13 May 1994 ARIZO, 23 May 1997 SLAKE 17 Mar 1993 PROVO, 28 Sep 1993 ARIZO 5 Dec 1928 ARIZO

      Family of Captain Isaac Johnson
      Isaac Johnson Eldest son of JOHN and Margery ____ JOHNSON, born ____; died Dec. 19, 1675; married January 20, 1636/7, at Roxbury, Mass, ELIZABETH PORTER, daughter of ____; born ____; died Aug. 13, 1683, Roxbury, Mass.

      He came to this country with his father. He was made a Freeman March 4, 1635. He was a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company in 1645, and was chosen its Captain in 1667. He was Captain of the Roxbury Company in the Narragansett Expedition, and was killed at the head of his company in the famous Fort Fight on December 19, 1675, (near Four Corners, Sakonnet River, Rhode Island, Ed.). He was an original donor of the Free School.

      CHILDREN
      1 Elizabeth, b. Dec. 24, 1637.
      2 John, b. Nov. 3, 1639; d. Dec. 16, 1661, Dec. 18 in town records. Roxbury, Mass.
      3 Mary, b. Apr. 10, 1642.
      4 Isaac, (b. Nov. 7, 1643 Ed.); bapt. Jan. 1, 1644.
      5 Joseph, b. Nov. 9, 1645; d. Dec. 12, 1645, Roxbury, Mass.
      6 Nathaniel, b. May 1, 1647.

      Buried: Dec 1675 Place: Near 4 Corner
      Buried: Dec 1675 Place: Near 4 Corners, Sakonnet River, Ft.Narraganset, Rhode Island

      Great Amwell, Hertford, England Parish R
      Great Amwell, Hertford, England Parish Register of Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials (1558-1657), 1616: Isaack ye sonne of John Johnson of Ware was baptized ffebruary vi Freeman 4 March 1635 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Died as Captain in King Philip's War on 19th of December 1675

      CHRISTENING:
      1. Douglas Richardson, "Th
      CHRISTENING:
      1. Douglas Richardson, "The Heath Connection: ...," NEHG Register, vol. 146, Jul 1992, p. 273:
      Great Amwell, Hertfordshire, England; Isaack the sonne of John JOHNSON of ware end baptized 11 Feb 1615/6.

      "Early Records of Roxbury," NEHG Register, vol 2, Jan 1848, p. 53:
      [on or after 1634] - Isaac Johnson, 15 1/2 acres, persons 5 02; estate 00 00.

      Douglas Richardson, "The Heath Connection: ...," NEHG Register, vol. 146, Jul 1992, p. 274:
      Isaac JOHNSON, bp. at Great Amwell 11 Feb. 1615/6; killed in service, King Philip's War, 19 Dec. 1675. He m. at Roxbury, 20 Jan. 1636/7, Elizabeth PORTER, bp. at Ware, Herts., 10 Feb. 1610/11, d. at Roxbury between 10 Feb. 1675
      and 4 Oct. 1683, dau. of Adrian and Elizabeth (Allott) Porter. An article on Elizabeth Porter's ancestry by the present author is in preparation. Among Isaac and Elizabeth Johnson's descendants was Franklin Pierce, 14th president of the U.S. (G. B. Roberts, Ancestors of American Presidents [hereinafter Anc. Amer. Pres.], preliminary ed., rev. [Santa Clarita, Calif.,
      1989], 23-26, 249). Six children.

      Book: Soldiers of King Philip's War, by
      Book: Soldiers of King Philip's War, by George M.Bodge, Boston,1906 [ brackets my notes] (parenthese-as in book) No spelling changed ---------------------- The following list of Capt Johnson's coompany, made at Dedham, Dec 10, 1675 is preserved in Massachusetts Archives, Vol 67., page 293: &gtFrom ROXBURY: Henry Bowen John Watson Wm Lincolne Abiel Lamb John Scot Onesiphorus Stanly Isaack Morris Wm Danforth Joseph Goad Samuel Gardner Nath: Wilson John Hubbard Tho: Baker ---------- pressed for service but did not show: Thomas Cheney John Corbin John Newel **************************************************** &gtFrom DORCHESTER: Henry Mare ( his man) Hopestill Humphrey John Spurre Ebenezer Hill Nicholas Weymouth John Plummer Chales Cahan Tho: Grant Tho; Davenport Robert Stanton ------------------ pressed for service but no show: Henry Withington George Minot Isaac Ryall *****************************************************88 from MILTON: John Fennow Obadiah Wheaton Joseph Tucker Benj.Crane ***************************** &gtFrom BRAINTRY [Braintree] Ebenezer Owen Sam.Basse Wm Sable Tho: Holbrook Rich Thayer Martin Saunders Francis Nash Increase Niles Henry Bartlet Tho: Copeland James Atkins Jonathan Pitcher ************************************8 &gtFrom WEYMOUTH Hezekiah King Jonas Humphrey Joseph Richards Allin Dugland John Whitmarsh Peeter Gurnay Edward Kingman John Read James Read John Lovet Will Mellis John Hollis John Burril ************************** &gtFrom Hingham: Benj,.Bates John Jacob John Langley Edward Wilder Tho: Thaxter Ebenezer lane Sam: Lincolne Ephriam Lane Joshua Lazel John Bull Wm Hearsey Francis gardner Nath Beals Nath: Nichols Humphrey Johnson ------------------ pressed to service but no show: Wm Woodcock ****************************************8 &gtFrom HULL George Vicar john Bosworth Joseph Benson Wm Chamberllin Christo: Wheaton Isaack Prince Henry Chamberlain *************************************** The following is in the Massachusetts Archives, Vol 68, page 104: Capt Johnson's men who were slayne and wounded: Dec 1675: Slayne: Capt Isa: Johnson of Roxbury Jonathan Pitcher ,Bran (Braintree) Tho: Davenport, Dr (Dorchester) Allin Dugland of Weymouth ----------------- Wounded: Jos: Watson of Roxbury Wm Linckorn of Roxbury John Spur of Dorchester Benj.Crane of Milton Jn: Langley of Hingham Jn: Faxton of Hingham Isaack King of Weymouth Phineas Upham of Malden [Lieut] ------------------------------ End of # 17 series. Cynthia Moderator of : Ct-River-Valley-L@rootsweb.com VTWindso-L@rootsweb.com CTHartfo-L@rootsweb.com NHCheshi-L@rootsweb.com Rootsweb sponsor Descendant of Isaac JOHNSON and Elizabeth PORTER. 1. Isaac JOHNSON (11 Feb 1615-19 Dec 1675) sp: Elizabeth PORTER (23 Dec 1617-13 Aug 1683) m: (20 Jan 1636) 2. Rebecca JOHNSON (27 Jun 1680-about 1756) sp: Joseph MILLER, Sr. (21 Apr 1670-3 Mar 1717) m: (28 Oct or 28 Nov 1701 Middletown, CT) 3. Joseph MILLER, Jr. (16 Aug 1702-about 1779) sp: Thankful HUBBARD (6 Oct 1698-2 Jun 1771) m: (13 Dec 1722 Middletown, CT) (of Middlefield, CT) 4. Smith MILLER (17 Sep 1730-10 Mar 1759) sp: Anne PARSONS m: (31 Jan 1754 Middletown, CT) (of Granville, MA and Litchfield, CT) 5. Eliphas MILLER (31 Jan 1756-29 Jan 1813) sp: Esther DOUD (24 Oct 1758-3 Jul 1845) m: (9 Apr 1776 Granville, MA) (of Pomfret, VT) 6. Jerusha MILLER (17 Feb 1777-20 Apr 1829) sp: Ransom WILLIAMSON (18 Feb 1772-11 Sep 1844) m: (10/20 Dec 1797 Granville, MA) (of Pomfret and Woodstock, VT) (died 1844 or 1849) 7. Isaac WILLIAMSON (14 Apr 1807-26 Nov 1876) sp: Adeline GUERNSEY (13 Sep 1809-9 Aug 1891) (of Englewood, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, 1891) 8. Amelia WILLIAMSON (12 Feb 1845/6 Mobile, AL-7 Apr 1905 Cincinnati, OH) sp: Gillette STEVENSON (28 Oct 1840 Aurora, IN-26 Oct 1903 Cincinnati, OH) m: (20 Feb 1869 Cincinnati, OH) 9. Frank STEVENSON (29 Nov 1869 Aurora, IN-13 Oct 1909 Cincinnati, OH) sp: Laura DUHME (7 Nov 1880 Newport, Campbell Co., KY-13 May 1960 Cincinnati, OH) m: (5 Jun 1906 Wyoming, Hamilton Co., OH) 10. Charles STEVENSON (27 Jun 1908 Cincinnati, OH-14 Mar 1979 Bennington, VT) sp: Nora Ann CARROLL (1924 TX-) m: (1965 Ann Arbor, MI) 11. Dan STEVENSON (1966 MI-) --- See Washington County, New York web page, "Electors of Fort Ann, 1795" --- Andrew STEVENSON (about 1747-13 Sep 1816 Hector, NY, lived in Fort Ann from 1784-1806) --- may be a direct-line ancestor, son Andrew STEVENSON, Jr. (28 May 1779 of NY 1784-31 Mar 1867 Chillicothe, IA, of Dearborn Co., IN 1818-1851), grandsons, twins, James and Thomas STEVENSON born 27 Mar 1815 Hector, NY Abda and Joseph DOLPH (modified form of surname DE WOLFE) are descendants of Isaac JOHNSON and Margaret MILLER and ancestors of Senator Joseph Norton DOLPH of Oregon; they appear next to Andrew STEVENSON in list of settlers, "Electors of Fort Ann, 1795"

      Freeman
      He was made a Freeman March 4, 1635. He was a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company in 1645, and was chosen its Captain in 1667. He was Captain of the Roxbury Company in the Narragansett Expedition, and was killed at the head of his company in the famous Fort Fight on December 19, 1675, (near Four Corners, Sakonnet River, Rhode Island, Ed.).
      He was an original donor of the Free School.

      Person note
      Isaac was killed on December 19, 1675 in the 'Great Swamp' fight near North Kingston (old village of Wickford), Rhode Island against the Indians of Fort Narragansett in King Philip's War (Metacomet's). While leading his men against the swamp fort, he was shot as he reached the felled tree trunk which was the only means of access to the Indian fort across the swamp, over which only one man could pass at a time. His will named his wife and four surviving children.

      Came from England with his father; made
      Came from England with his father; made freeman March 4, 1634/5. Captain of the Roxbury militia to 1653; General Court 1671. Lieutenant of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, 1666; Captain1667. Killed in the Great Swamp Fight of King Philip's War, 19 December 1675, while leading a charge against the main gate of the Indian village across a bridge made of tree trunks. Freeman 4 March 1635.

      !SOURCES: !Research by Alonzo L. Cook.
      !SOURCES: !Research by Alonzo L. Cook. Research and notes on Sir Issac Johnson from Pope's Pioneer and Gen. Dict. !GS#929.273/D321f, pp. 323-4, Dawes & Allied Families. !TIB and Temple Ordinance records. !Notes: Children #7,8 added to FGS by Vilda H. Ellis, Idaho Falls, 1969. !Sealing Stamped by Temple, 16 Aug 1972. !Suffolk County is now Norfolk County.

      ! freeman 4 Mar. 1635, !Killed leading M
      ! freeman 4 Mar. 1635, !Killed leading Massachusetts Company in a battle against Indians 1675 d. 19 Dec. 1675 ! He was of ar. co. 1645, its captain 1667, rep. 1671; was killed by the Indian at the head of his company in the gr. Narraganset fight. See Hutch. I. 299, or Mather, VII 50.

      !Isaac is burried near the 4 Corners, Sa
      !Isaac is burried near the 4 Corners, Sakonnet River, Ft. Narraganset, Rhode Island. !new infor: NEHGR,July 1992 issue,p 274 !Ref:Frank L Johnson Manuscript-File #409;Savage Gen Vol 2 p 553-4; Roxbury Vit Rec; History of Roxbury p 122

      !Isaac was a freeman 4 Mar 1635 and a me
      !Isaac was a freeman 4 Mar 1635 and a member of the Ancient and honorable Artillery Co. in 1645. He became its Captain in 1667. He was Captain of the Roxbury Co. in the Narraganset Expedition and was killed at the Fort Fight near 4 Corners, Sakonnet River, Rhode Island. !Johnson Family References: 1. Genealogical Dictionary of New England by Savage. pp 553-554. 2. Pioneers of Ma. by Pope. p 260. 3. Commemorative and Biographical Record. pp 539 and 724. 4. Genealogy of Capt. John Johnson of Roxbury, Ma. by Paul F Johnson. pp 1-5, 8-11, 47-49. 5. TAG Vol 22, pp 47-49.

      !Source: Mx. 409 P. Savage Gen., Vol. 1
      !Source: Mx. 409 P. Savage Gen., Vol. 1, p 443-4. Roxbury Vit. Rec. History of Roxbury, p. 122.

      !The birth date here came from the Anc.
      !The birth date here came from the Anc. File and the one the cook organisation has is about 1611, I, Wm Cook in 1999, left this date in. THIS DATE NOT VERIFIED BY COOK ORG. The place is verified. !SOURCES: Research by Alonzo L. Cook; (1) Research and notes on Sir Issace Johnson from Pope's Pioneer and Gen. Dictionary. !(2) TIB and Temple Ordinance records !(3) GS#929.273/D321f, p. 323-4. Dawes & allied families !NOTE: Children #7,8 added to this FGS by Vilda H. Ellis, Idaho Falls, 1969. SLG to parents of these children stamped by temple, 16 Aug 1972.

      Death: 19 DEC 1675 in Four Corners, RI (
      Death: 19 DEC 1675 in Four Corners, RI (in battle)
      Military Service: 1675 Great Swamp Fight of King Philip's War
      Military Service: 1663 Captain of the Roxbury Company
      Military Service: 1667 In the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
      Military Service: 1675 Captain in the Narragansett Expedition
      Immigration: JUL 1630 With parents from England to New England, USA
      Reference Number: 536
      Note:
      Isaac Johnson's will dated March 8, 1673, and proved Feb 10, 1676, Roxbury, Massachusetts,names sons Isaac and Nathaniel. Freeman at Roxbury, MA, Mar 4, 1635. Captain of the Roxbury Company 1663, the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company 1667, and in the Narragansett Expedition1675. Isaac was killed at the head of his company in the Great Swamp Fight of King Philip's War. His military career is detailed in "Soldiers in King Philip's War" by George M. Bodge (Leominster, MA: 1896), pages 159-163.

      ISAAC JOHNSON, eldest son of Capt. John and Margery Johnson was born in England and came to New England with his parents in July 1630. He was made freeman Mar. 4, 1635 and married Jany. 20, 1636-7 Elizabeth Porter. Both were members of John Eliot's church. He was elected Captain of the Rocksberry military company June 13, 1653, having previously been ensign. He was a member of the Artillery Co. in 1645 and was chosen its captain in 1667. He was representative to the General Court in 1671. He was killed Dec. 19, 1675.
      CAPT. ISAAC JOHNSON AND HIS MENIsaac Johnson was the son of John, of Roxbury. He was born in England, came to Massachusetts with his father's family, probably in the company with Gov. Winthrop. He was admitted freeman March 4, 1635.He was of the Artillery Company in 1645, and was its captain in 1667. He was ensign of the "Rocksberry" military company previous to 1653, and on June 13th of that year ws elected captain. He was representative in 1671.He married Elizabeth Porter, of Roxbury, January 20, 1637, and had Elizabeth, born Dec 24, 1637; John, born Nov. 3, 1639, died 1661; Mary, born 24 April 1642; Isaac, baptized Jan 1644; Joseph, baptized 9 Nov 1645, died soon; Nathaniel, born 1 May 1647. the daughter Elizabeth married Henry Bowen, who became lieutenant of his company and was in the Swamp Fight. The Bowens, with many other Roxbury people, removed sometime after 1686 to the township of New Roxbury, granted them by Massachusetts Colony, but was afterwards found to be within the connecticut bounds and was renamed Woodstock. The eldest son Isaac married Mary Harris and removed to Middletown, Conn.Isaac's son Joseph inherited his grandather's Narraganset claim, being then of Woodstock. The captain's daughter Mary married, in 1663, William Bartholomew, and removed to Branford, Conn.The youngest son, Nathaniel Johnson, married Mary Smith in 1667 and sometime after 1683 removed, probably to Marlborough. Through these four surviving children Johnson's descendants were quite numerous. His widow died Aug. 1683.On the 6th of July, 1675, while the forces under Major Savage were at Mount Hope, Capt. Johnson was sent with a smal escort to conduct the fifty-two friendly Indians, raised by Maj. Gookin, to the army. From the fragment of a letter from Capt Johnson to the court, dated at Boston July 10, 1675, we learn that a company of these Indians was sent back from Mount Hope with him, and that some trouble occurred with one of the oldest, called Tom, at Woodcock's Garriso, where they were resting on the march. This is the letter as it remains. I am not sure that this is not the whole of the letter or statement:'Upon the 4th day of this week being at Wood cockes house and the Inglish and the Indians geting some refreshment and fixing their arms there was one from the oldest of them Indians that was sent backe with us from the Army and withdrew himselfe from our company under the pretence of geting a helve for his hachet but staying long we sent out 6 men to see if they could find him. In their search they foud his hachet and a new knife: of his and returned without him we being desirous if it might be to find what had become of him sent againe 6 men they could not yet find him, we went to super (that is we seaven Inglish) before it was quite darke and while we were at super the said Tom did make aproach towards the other Indians and was deserned by them and some of them called to him (some way it was one or more of the Indian Sentinells called to him) and bid him stand but he would not but fled away upon the which there being some stire or commosion amongst the indians we rose from super and went out they telling us what was the caus of the tumult amongst them; there was an indian seen as before and now was run away telling of us which way he went I bad them follow and see if they could each him and Woodcock sent out his doggs also they did Boone take him and one of the indians laying hold of him this' indian did strike him on the side of the necke with a hatchet which he had borrowed to get a helve for his owne; but the indian that was strooke by sum indians preventing the force of the blow the hurt was small which otherwise might have beene mortall for anythihg we know; we Inglish making all the hast to them we could did rescue the man that is that Tom out of the rest of the indians hands as wee did apprehend caus lest he should have beene pulled inpeeces or killed by them we had him in to Woodcocks hous; I asked him the reson of his doing after that maner as he did doing as though he intended mischeefe where as he had promised the governor of the bay he would doe faithful service against Phillip and his men; he answered he was counseled to doe as he did by Samson and antoher long Island indian they two indians were called and I asking of them did give Tom counsel to doe us hurt or to make tro e amongst us amson first spake dening to have given Tom any such counsell; then the long island indian spook denieing any such thing: upon which said Tom laid two peeces of mony in my hand and told me they each of them gave him one of them peeces to hire hime to do what he did: they bothe denied the giving of him any mony woodcoke being by desired he might be the mony I gave it him; he says Tom had that mony of him he having BOB much lickors of him as cam to 3d he changed a shilling for the said Tom and gave him a 6 d & a 3 d and that was the 6 d & 3 d which Tom did not denie. I told Tom he pretending see as he had done to the governor as before and marching with us now part of two dayes and serve us thus he did acknowledg he had rebelld and deserved to dye only desired he might die a quick death by which I doe supose his meaning was that he might not be delivered into the ban& of the Indians Boston 18 July 1675 youer honuor Servant Isaac Johnson.Mass Archives, vol. 67, p. 219.Here we see the prejudice against the Indian blinding the Captain to the real culprit Woodcock, whose "lickors" had made the poor savage 'crazy drunk'.On July 15th, on the news of the attack upon Mendon, Capt. Johnson was sent out with a company to relieve that town, and ws jlined there by Capt. Prentice and his troop about July 21st. The two captains address letters to the court July 23d, explaining the situation of affairs at Mendon; these letters are lost, but notice of them occurs (Mass. Arch. Vol. 67, p. 226) in a Court Order of July 26th, commanding the return of both companies, except a guard to be left at Mendon by Capt. Johnson.Upon the mustering of forces for the Narraganset campaign, Capt. Johnson ws placed in command of a company made up of men from Roxbury, Dorcester, Milton, Braintree, Weymouth, Hingham, and Hull, seventy-five all told. Eight more were impressed, but did not appear. The company took part in the memorable march and attack on the fort, as before related, and the brave captain was among the first to fall while gallantly leading his men across the fallen tree trunks at the entrance to the fort. "After a night spent in the open air without covering and a toilsome march through deep snow, the combined troops of Mass. Plymouth and Conn. arrived before the great fort of the Narragansetts near Pocasset R. I. At about one o'clock the little army moved to the attacks, the advance led by Capt. Johnson, who was killed at the first fire."

      His widow died Aug. 13, 1683. His will dated March 8, 1673, was proved Feby. 10, 1676. Inventory œ579:12:6.

      BIOGRAPHY: The Johnson Family

      BIOGRAPHY: CAPTAIN ISAAC JOHNSON was born in 1617 in Herne, East County, England; and sailed to New England, when about 13 years of age, settling in Roxbury, Massachusetts in 1630 with his father's family, probably in the company of Governor Winthrop. Isaac Johnson was a freeman on March 4, 1685 (CD504 Early New England Settlers, 1600s-1800s in King Philip's War 1675-1677, Beginning of Hostilities in King Philip's War. Broderbund Software, Inc, Banner Blue Division). Isaac was the son of John Johnson of Roxbury. John Johnson came to New England with the Wintrop Fleet in 1630(?). John was chosen by the General Court as Constable of Roxbury, Massachusetts, in 1630. John was born in Emgland, and married (1) Margery ? in England. John died in Roxbury, Massachusetts; on September 30, 1659. Captain Isaac Johnson married ELIZABETH PORTER. on January 20, 1636/37 in Roxbury, MA. Isaac died on December 19, 1675 in the Great Swamp Fight fight with the Narragansett Indians in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. He was killed Dec. 19, 1675.

      .(Bowen, Clarence Wintrop, PhD. LL.D. The History of Woodstock Families (8 vols). Norwood, MA.: Plimpton Press, 1962. Schultz, E.B. and M/J/ Tougias. King Phillip's War. Woodstock, VT.: Countryman Press, 262)
      Children of Isaac and Elizabeth were:
      Will of Isaac Johnson - June 28, 1675
      The Last Will and testament of Captain Isaac Johnson of Roxbury this 8 of March 1673 I haveing my perfect memory and understanding first I committ my Soule to God in Jesus Christ, Secondly I committ my body to my beloved
      wife and children to be decently buried. T

      1. Pelton Genealogy, (B4B29) 2. Aaron Jo
      1. Pelton Genealogy, (B4B29) 2. Aaron Johnson Family History. 3. Genealogical Dict.of New England by Savage Vol 2 p.553. 4. Maternal Ancestry of Ezekiel G. Gear, DD, (A5F4) 5. Capt. Isaac Johson was killed by the Indins in the King Phillip War.

      ANCESTRAL REGISTER of HALSTED WATKINS HU
      ANCESTRAL REGISTER of HALSTED WATKINS HULL-Compiled by Algot G. Steinberg-Hartford CT 1934-Connecticut State Library. Johnson-Palmer Gen. Non-standard gedcom data: 1 PEDI birth

      DOCUMENTATION

      !SOURCE - Film - 1,033,81
      DOCUMENTATION

      !SOURCE - Film - 1,033,818 "Some Descendants of Thomas Curtis of Wethersfield,
      Connecticut, page 174.
      !SOURCE: Birth - NEHG Register, Vol. 39, page 74.

      Isaac Johnson was the son of John Johnson of Roxbury, Mass., He was
      admitted a freeman Mar 4, 1635. He was of the Artillery Company in 1645, and
      was its Captain in 1667. He was ensign of the "Rocksberry" military company
      previous to 1653, and on June 13th of that year was elected captain. he was
      representative 1671.

      Isaac was killed during King Phillip's War in an attack, which he commanded
      at Fort Mendon. "This brave Captain was among the first to fall while
      gallantly leading his men across the fallen tree-trunks at the entrance to the
      fort." Source - King Phillips's War - page 161.

      !2ND SOURCE Richardson, Douglas, "The Heath Connection: English Origins of
      Isaac and William Heath of Roxbury, Mass. and John Johnson, Edward Morris, and
      Elizabeth (Morris) Cartwright", from The New England Historical and
      Genealogical Register, July 1992.

      "Among Isaac and Eliazabeth Johnson's descendants was Franklin Pierce, 14th
      President of the United States" --Gary Boyd Roberts "Ancestors of American
      Presidents"

      !NOTES: Herne Hill Londn stands for Hern
      !NOTES: Herne Hill Londn stands for Herne Hill London Place of Birth also may be Roxbury, Massachusetts Buried Near 4 Corners, Sakonnet River, Rhode Island, Ft. Narraganset

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