J.O. JOHNSON, one of Medford's most highly respected and progressive citizens, died at his home in this city last Sunday evening of brain paralysis. He had been quite ill for three weeks, and owing to the fatality of his ailment, little hope was entertained for his recovery, but his death, although not unexpected, came as a great shock to his host of friends all over the county. Mr. Johnson has been prominently identified with Medford and Jackson County's interests for the past seven years and was a gentleman of high repute and many sterling qualities. He was born May 10, 1844, in Rappahannock County, Virginia, and was a son of "Farmer" Johnson, as he was called, a planter by occupation, who emigrated to California with his family in 1869, where he remained until his death in 1877.
Mr. J.O. Johnson, recently deceased, after going to California with his parents, spent his first year in prospecting for gold, and in 1872, he located near Salinas and engaged in the mercantile business which occupation he followed until 1877 when he closed out his business and spent a year in traveling, after which he settled at Pacific Grove. During his residence there, he was one of the most active business men in the county, being always ready for any enterprise that would be productive of good to the community. It was under his able management, as superintendent of the Pacific Grove Improvement Company, that the city acquired its fame as one of the most desirable residence cities in California. He left Pacific Grove about seven years ago and came to Jackson County where he has been identified as one of the leading business men of the county. He was for two years after his arrival here, engaged in the real estate business in company with C.W. Palm. After retiring from the real estate business, he purchased a fine farm near Table Rock where he resided until a little over a year ago when he removed to Medford and has since that time made his home. He has accumulated considerable property and was, at the time of his death, erecting a two-story brick business building on his property on East Seventh Street.
Mr. Johnson had been twice married, the first time in 1882 [August 2] to Miss Emma Gray, who died in 1884 [September 13 or 18, Pacific Grove]. In 1886 [January 19], he was married to Miss Carrie Lloyd [daughter of D.W. Lloyd], of Pacific Grove, and to them were born three daughters [Carrie J., Mabel J., and Esther], all of whom are living, the eldest being about 9 years of age.
The funeral was held Wednesday at 10 o'clock from his late residence. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Gittins and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives. A large number of floral offerings of the the most beautiful designs were contributred by friends. Interment was made in the Odd Fellows' Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson is prostrated with grief, and friends are doing all in their power to comfort her in her hour of affliction. Mr. Johnson was a member of the A.O.U.W.
(Obituary from the "Medford Mail")
(Information from "A Memorial and Biographical History of the Coast Counties of Central California," Editors Henry D. Barrows and Luther A. Ingersall, Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, 1893.)
Mr. J.O. Johnson, recently deceased, after going to California with his parents, spent his first year in prospecting for gold, and in 1872, he located near Salinas and engaged in the mercantile business which occupation he followed until 1877 when he closed out his business and spent a year in traveling, after which he settled at Pacific Grove. During his residence there, he was one of the most active business men in the county, being always ready for any enterprise that would be productive of good to the community. It was under his able management, as superintendent of the Pacific Grove Improvement Company, that the city acquired its fame as one of the most desirable residence cities in California. He left Pacific Grove about seven years ago and came to Jackson County where he has been identified as one of the leading business men of the county. He was for two years after his arrival here, engaged in the real estate business in company with C.W. Palm. After retiring from the real estate business, he purchased a fine farm near Table Rock where he resided until a little over a year ago when he removed to Medford and has since that time made his home. He has accumulated considerable property and was, at the time of his death, erecting a two-story brick business building on his property on East Seventh Street.
Mr. Johnson had been twice married, the first time in 1882 [August 2] to Miss Emma Gray, who died in 1884 [September 13 or 18, Pacific Grove]. In 1886 [January 19], he was married to Miss Carrie Lloyd [daughter of D.W. Lloyd], of Pacific Grove, and to them were born three daughters [Carrie J., Mabel J., and Esther], all of whom are living, the eldest being about 9 years of age.
The funeral was held Wednesday at 10 o'clock from his late residence. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Gittins and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives. A large number of floral offerings of the the most beautiful designs were contributred by friends. Interment was made in the Odd Fellows' Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson is prostrated with grief, and friends are doing all in their power to comfort her in her hour of affliction. Mr. Johnson was a member of the A.O.U.W.
(Obituary from the "Medford Mail")
(Information from "A Memorial and Biographical History of the Coast Counties of Central California," Editors Henry D. Barrows and Luther A. Ingersall, Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, 1893.)
J.O. JOHNSON, one of Medford's most highly respected and progressive citizens, died at his home in this city last Sunday evening of brain paralysis. He had been quite ill for three weeks, and owing to the fatality of his ailment, little hope was entertained for his recovery, but his death, although not unexpected, came as a great shock to his host of friends all over the county. Mr. Johnson has been prominently identified with Medford and Jackson County's interests for the past seven years and was a gentleman of high repute and many sterling qualities. He was born May 10, 1844, in Rappahannock County, Virginia, and was a son of "Farmer" Johnson, as he was called, a planter by occupation, who emigrated to California with his family in 1869, where he remained until his death in 1877.
Mr. J.O. Johnson, recently deceased, after going to California with his parents, spent his first year in prospecting for gold, and in 1872, he located near Salinas and engaged in the mercantile business which occupation he followed until 1877 when he closed out his business and spent a year in traveling, after which he settled at Pacific Grove. During his residence there, he was one of the most active business men in the county, being always ready for any enterprise that would be productive of good to the community. It was under his able management, as superintendent of the Pacific Grove Improvement Company, that the city acquired its fame as one of the most desirable residence cities in California. He left Pacific Grove about seven years ago and came to Jackson County where he has been identified as one of the leading business men of the county. He was for two years after his arrival here, engaged in the real estate business in company with C.W. Palm. After retiring from the real estate business, he purchased a fine farm near Table Rock where he resided until a little over a year ago when he removed to Medford and has since that time made his home. He has accumulated considerable property and was, at the time of his death, erecting a two-story brick business building on his property on East Seventh Street.
Mr. Johnson had been twice married, the first time in 1882 [August 2] to Miss Emma Gray, who died in 1884 [September 13 or 18, Pacific Grove]. In 1886 [January 19], he was married to Miss Carrie Lloyd [daughter of D.W. Lloyd], of Pacific Grove, and to them were born three daughters [Carrie J., Mabel J., and Esther], all of whom are living, the eldest being about 9 years of age.
The funeral was held Wednesday at 10 o'clock from his late residence. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Gittins and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives. A large number of floral offerings of the the most beautiful designs were contributred by friends. Interment was made in the Odd Fellows' Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson is prostrated with grief, and friends are doing all in their power to comfort her in her hour of affliction. Mr. Johnson was a member of the A.O.U.W.
(Obituary from the "Medford Mail")
(Information from "A Memorial and Biographical History of the Coast Counties of Central California," Editors Henry D. Barrows and Luther A. Ingersall, Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, 1893.)
Mr. J.O. Johnson, recently deceased, after going to California with his parents, spent his first year in prospecting for gold, and in 1872, he located near Salinas and engaged in the mercantile business which occupation he followed until 1877 when he closed out his business and spent a year in traveling, after which he settled at Pacific Grove. During his residence there, he was one of the most active business men in the county, being always ready for any enterprise that would be productive of good to the community. It was under his able management, as superintendent of the Pacific Grove Improvement Company, that the city acquired its fame as one of the most desirable residence cities in California. He left Pacific Grove about seven years ago and came to Jackson County where he has been identified as one of the leading business men of the county. He was for two years after his arrival here, engaged in the real estate business in company with C.W. Palm. After retiring from the real estate business, he purchased a fine farm near Table Rock where he resided until a little over a year ago when he removed to Medford and has since that time made his home. He has accumulated considerable property and was, at the time of his death, erecting a two-story brick business building on his property on East Seventh Street.
Mr. Johnson had been twice married, the first time in 1882 [August 2] to Miss Emma Gray, who died in 1884 [September 13 or 18, Pacific Grove]. In 1886 [January 19], he was married to Miss Carrie Lloyd [daughter of D.W. Lloyd], of Pacific Grove, and to them were born three daughters [Carrie J., Mabel J., and Esther], all of whom are living, the eldest being about 9 years of age.
The funeral was held Wednesday at 10 o'clock from his late residence. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Gittins and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives. A large number of floral offerings of the the most beautiful designs were contributred by friends. Interment was made in the Odd Fellows' Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson is prostrated with grief, and friends are doing all in their power to comfort her in her hour of affliction. Mr. Johnson was a member of the A.O.U.W.
(Obituary from the "Medford Mail")
(Information from "A Memorial and Biographical History of the Coast Counties of Central California," Editors Henry D. Barrows and Luther A. Ingersall, Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, 1893.)
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