YourRoots Logo SIGN UP
banner

Got DNA tested?

Upload your data to unlock more DNA matches across Ancestry, 23andMe, and MyHeritage — totally FREE.

SIGN UP

William Johnson 1703 – 1756 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Dec 1703

Birth Location: New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 16 Aug 1756

Death Location: Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States

Father: Edward Johnston

Mother: Elizabeth Walker

Spouse(s): Ann Chew

Children(s): Col. Johnson

Early life: William Johnson arrived in New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States in 1703, born to Edward Johnston and Elizabeth Walker. Over time, William Johnson formed a family with Ann Chew, which included Col. William Johnson. William Johnson concluded life in Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States in 1756.

Find more search results for William Johnson
WJ

Family tree

Parents

Edward Johnston
1649 – 1704
Birth Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
EJ
Elizabeth Walker
1657 – 1725
Birth Location: Old Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
EW

Spouses(s)

Ann Chew
1703 – 1742
Birth Location: Caroline, Caroline, Virginia, United States
AC

Children(s)

Col. Johnson
1714 – 1765
Birth Location: Spotsylvania County, Virginia
CJ

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 19 Dec 1703
    Event Place: New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Births, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Source number: ; Source type: ; Number of Pages: ; Submitter Code: ., Source number: ; Source type: ; Number of Pages: ; Submitter Code: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 16 Aug 1756
    Event Place: Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
Find more search results for William Johnson

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE