Person:Thankful Johnson (2)

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Thankful Johnson
b.16 Oct 1785 East Hampton, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
d.30 Nov 1865 Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 20 Apr 1778
  1. Thankful Johnson1785 - 1865
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  Henry Root1783 - 1863
  • W.  Thankful Johnson1785 - 1865
m. Aft 16 Dec 1810
  1. Jane Adelaide Root1811 - 1842
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Facts and Events
Name Thankful Johnson
Gender Female
Birth[1] 16 Oct 1785 East Hampton, Middlesex, Connecticut, United Stateswhat was called Middle Haddam Society and then Chatham
Other? 1800 She doesn't seem to appear in the 1800 census anywhere
Residence[7] Bef 16 Dec 1810 Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Marriage Banns 16 Dec 1810 Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United Statesto Henry Root
Marriage Aft 16 Dec 1810 Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United Statesto Henry Root
Other[5] 1810 Neither she nor Thomas Johnson appear in Pittsfield in the 1810 Census
Other[6] 2 Apr 1810 Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United Stateshad letters at the Post Office under the name Thankful Johnson
Other[8] 13 Oct 1832 Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United StatesSun reported she won $5 first prize for best table linen by the Berkshire Agricultural Society
Other[9] 15 Oct 1835 Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United Stateswon first prize Woolen and Cotton Sheeting, not less than 20 yards and 4-4 wide
Other[10] 13 Oct 1836 Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United Stateswas awarded a special premium (prize) of $3 for a piece of Pelisse Cloth
Death[2] 30 Nov 1865 Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Burial? Aft 30 Nov 1865 Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United StatesPittsfield Cemetery
Other? Thankful Johnson Wife of Henry Root Died Nov 30, 1865 Aged 80 years (Gravestone)
Other[3] Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United Stateswas listed in the First Church of Christ Commemoration as Root, Thankful Johnson (Mrs. Henry)
Other[4] Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United StatesHer portrait was donated to the First Church of Christ
References
  1. ↑ Root genealogical records. 1600-1870, Comprising the general history of the Root and Roots families in America (OpenLibrary). By James Pierce Root ... Published 1870 by R. C. Root, Anthony & co. in New York, p 395
    Not in Barbour under Chatham
  2. ↑ Nov 30, Thankful (Johnson) Root, F, widowed, 80 years 1 month, 15 days, rupture, residence: Pittsfield, Farmer's wife, place of death: Pittsfield, place of birth, Haddam, CT, father Elijah Johnson, place of birth: Colchester, CT, mother: Mary Hurd, Middle Haddam, CT, buried in Pittsfield - PIttsfield VR, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-31536-8923-48?cc=2061550&wc=MX1D-F23:353349601,353365601,353373301 - image 27 of 140
  3. ↑ she was listed in the First Church of Christ in Pittsfield, Mass. : proceedings in commemoration of its one hundred and fiftieth anniversary, Feb. 7th and 8th, 1914 as
    Root, Thankful Johnson (Mrs. Henry)
    firstchurcheh@juno.com <firstchurcheh@juno.com>
  4. ↑ Below will be found a catalogue, as nearly complete as could be made, of those whose portraits were contributed, with the dates of their birth and death.
    "Root, Thankful Johnson (Mrs. Henry) 1785-1865"
    Full text of "First Church of Christ in Pittsfield, Mass. : proceedings in commemoration of its one hundred and fiftieth anniversary, Feb. 7th and 8th, 1914"
  5. ↑ There are two Johnsons in Pittsfield: Lewis and Rufus - I don't know if there's any connection; FamilySearch gives just an index
  6. ↑ Sun, published as The Pittsfield Sun; or, Republican Monitor; Date: 04-04-1810; Volume: X; Issue: 498; Page: 3; Location: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
    This entire product and/or portions thereof are copyrighted by NewsBank and/or the American Antiquarian Society. 2004. NOTE: She was listed right after a Thomas Johnson; both were still listed the following week.
  7. ↑ was listed as "of Pittsfield" in marriage intention
  8. ↑ Headline: On Manufactures; Article Type: News/Opinion Paper: Sun, published as The Pittsfield Sun.; Date: 10-11-1832; Volume: XXXIII; Issue: 1673; Page: [2]; Location: Pittsfield, Massachusetts This entire product and/or portions thereof are copyrighted by NewsBank and/or the American Antiquarian Society. 2004
  9. ↑ from Berkshire Agricultural Headline: On Manufactures; Article Type: News/Opinion Paper: Sun, published as The Pittsfield Sun.; Date: 10-15-1835; Volume: XXXVI; Issue: 1830; Page: [2]; Location: Pittsfield, Massachusetts This entire product and/or portions thereof are copyrighted by NewsBank and/or the American Antiquarian Society. 2004.
  10. ↑ Headline: On Manufactures; Article Type: News/Opinion Paper: Sun, published as The Pittsfield Sun.; Date: 10-13-1836; Volume: XXXVII; Issue: 1882; Page: [2]; Location: Pittsfield, Massachusetts This entire product and/or portions thereof are copyrighted by NewsBank and/or the American Antiquarian Society. 2004.
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