"Capt. John2 Johnson, son of John1 of New Haven, was of Rowley in 1651. He bought the house lot and rights of Richard Thorley. He married 6 Dec., 1655, Hannah, daughter of Widow Constance Crosby. He was captain of the Rowley military company and died 29 Jan., 1685-6. His estate was settled by an agreement which mentions widow Hannah; only son Samuel; daughter Hannah, wife of Thomas Palmer; and daughter Elizabeth, wife of James Bailey (Essex Probate, 308:80). He was mentioned in the will of Thomas Barker."