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Effie Johnson

Effie was born in September 1883 to John and ? Johnson in Illinois. Her parents were both immigrants from Sweden. Her father and her brother Charlie both worked for the CB&Q RR on the right-of-way crew. Charlie lived into at least the 1950's in a house behind the Bill and Marge Lye residence on Maple St. - Rick Johnson February 20, 2020

Effie Johnson

 

 

Tintype Images

 

 

59 Maple Street c. 1949

Ken Kreighbaum chewing on toy tractor with Rick Johnson on riding toy

Marie Johnson standing on porch Ruth Kreighbaum sitting on steps

Behind Ruth is Dorothy Johnson.

 

 

Rick Johnson

 

 

Donated by Rick Johnson

Postcard

 

 

Will Johnson's Spotted Mules

 

 

Will Johnson

 

 

Taken at the Benson Farm west of Route 47 on Prairie Road. The wagon and spotted mule team were owned by Will A. Johnson- Rick Johnson

 

 

Vergle McGill and Mule c. 1960

 

 

Vergle McGill with jackass that sired all the spotted mules.

 

 

Will Johnson and mules.

 

 

Will Johnson with a pair midgets c.1951

 

 

Will Johnson and Pat with mules Amos and Andy

Johnson Home at 263 Main Street