... Leonidas [Johnson], our subject; he was born Jan. 27, 1818 ; has during his life principally followed the occupation of farming ; he is one of the most prominent and leading citizens of Scott County; he is a man of great public spirit, enlarged views, sound practical knowledge, indefatigable purpose, untiring energy, and withal, of a very conscientious, kind and impressible nature ; in manners is courteous, unassuming, modest and prepossessing.
In October, 1843, he married Miss Irene Elley, a native of Scott County, and of a family who were of great prominence in Kentucky, and were among the early pioneers.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have four children. They have one of the handsomest farms in Scott County, situated on the Stamping Ground Pike, six miles from Georgetown, and the fine residence erected by the design of Mr. J. is spoken of as one of the finest farm residences of the county; it is appropriately named, "Clifton."
