6 June 1528: Ordinations at Lichfield by William bishop of Panados: Acolytes Secular: William Johnson
19 December 1528: Ordinations at Lichfield cathedral: Deacons Secular: William Johnson, by title of Holland priory.
25 December 1686: James Fletcher [signs] and Hobson Partington [signs] churchwardens of Mobberley in the county of Chester yeomen, to John Smith and Edward Adkinson overseers of the poor of Over Alderley in the county of Chester aforesaid yeomen: bond in £50. Whereas John Johnson of Over Alderley in the County of Chester husbandman for & in Consideration of Seven pounds of good Money to him in hand already payd, by Thomas Davenport of Ashley in the said County of Chester shomaker, hath vndertaken to educate bring vp and maintaine, with meat drink all sorts of Apparrell, washinge Lodginge & Learneinge for the space of Seven yeares, to Comence December the 10th day 1685 a female Bastard Child begotten vpon the body of Mary Davenport of Mobberley spinster, Called by name Rebecka, which said Child did Lately Resyde within Mobberley & doth now Inhabite & dwell within Over Alderley afores’d att the house of the said John Johnson, which may become Chargable (if Care be not taken) vnto the Towneship of over Alderley afores’d If therefore the aboue bounden James Fletcher and Hobson Partington and their successors. in office for the time beinge & every of them, doe and shall from time to time & att all times, dureinge the s’d terme of Seven yeares, fully freely Clearely & absoelutely acquitt discharge saue and keep harmlesse & Indempnifyed, the within named John Smith and Edward Adkinson and their successors., & all & every the officers and Inhabitants within the pish of Alderley & every of them (John Johnson afores’d his Exers. Admrs. or Assignes only excepted) off & from all Costs Charges damages hinderances and expences that may any way happen come grow or be Imposed vpon them, or any of them, for or by any reason of the said Child beinge come to Liue in Over Alderley afores’d, And att the end of the s’d seven yeares, vpon Request then to be made, doe Remoue & keep the s’d Child forth of the s’d Township & pish. Witnesses: Thomas Partington [marks], Jos: Strethill [signs], John Heyes [signs]
13 August 1697: William Nicholas [marks] junior of Smalewood in the parish of Asbury in the county of Chester constable yeom’, Thomas Taylior/Taylor [marks: T] of Mackesfeild and George Taylor (marks: R) of Ranow eurnie in the county of Chester aforesaid yeomon, to William Reddich and Henry Burges of Over Alderley overseers of the poor of Over Alderley in the county of Chester yeomen, bond in £50: Whereas the aboue named William Reddich hath vndertaken for the Consideration of seuerall summs or weekly paymts of money to Table wth meat drinke And Lodginges fire & houseinge One Katharin Taylor Late of Smalewood Beinge great with Chyld, from henceforth for And dureinge soe Maney weekes at it shall please god she shalbe safely deliuered And Able to be Removed safely which said Katharin Taylor did Lately Reside in Smalewood aforesaid in the pish of Asbury And doth now inhabitt & dwell at the house of the said William Reddich in Over Alderley, which May become Chargable if Care be not taken vnto the Townpp of Over Alderley Aforesaid (to keep harmless). Witnesses: John Johnson [marks: W], William Sellers [marks], Roger Hough [signs]
21 October 1694: Martha Plant [marks] of Over Alderley in the county of Chester spinster and Edward Plant [signs] of Alderley aforesaid in the said county agricola, to Thomas Johnson of Alderley aforesaid in the county aforesaid carpenter and John Johnson of Alderley aforesaid in the said county agricola: bond in £40
Whereas the aboue bounden Martha Plant hath of (Late) before one of the Kinge and Queenes Maties: Justices of the peace taken her Corporall oath that shee is wth Chyld with a bastard Chyld And that the aboue named Thomas Johnson is the only father thereof And whereas the aboue bounden Thomas Johnson And John Johnson hath Agreed And Covenanted by these prsentes to pay vnto the said above bounden Martha Plant And Edward Plant or to the survivor of them their Executors Administrators or Assignes for & towardes the Keepinge Educating bringinge up & Maintaineinge the said bastard the sumne of Thirty shillinges a year of good And Lawefull money of England for Eleven yeares togather Comenceinge from the tyme & day of the birth of the said Chyld Quarterly at four paymts in each year of the said Terme by equall pciones if the said Chyld be a Male Chyld And doe so Longe live (But) if it be a female Chyld then it is Covenanted And hereby Agreed further the said Thomas Johnson & John Johnson their Executors or Adminrs shall only pay towards the said keepeinge And Educateinge of the said Chyld Thirty shillinges a year of like Lawefull monney of England for seaven of the first yeares of the said Term of Eleven yeares Comenceinge likwise from the birth of the said Chyld And Twenty shillinges a year for the four Last yeares of the said Terme of Eleven yeares of like Lawefull English mone Money Quarterly as aforesaid by even & equall pcons the first of such +payments+ to begin at the end of three Months next after the day of the birth of the said Chyld & in Like Manner to Continue the terme aforesaid if the said bastard Chyld so Longe doe live, If therefore the said Aboue bounden Martha Plant & Edward Plant their heires Executors Administrators & Assignes & every of them shall & doe, for And In Consideracion of the said yearly paymts before menconed to be Quarterly payd in Manner Method & form as aforesaid bringe vp keepe Educate & Maintaine the said bastard for ever thereafter the birth of the said Chyld wthout any further or other Charges troubles suitts Claymes or demands whatsouer In Any wise in Any wise Touchinge And Concerneinge the same that then this prsent obligation to be voyd & of non effect or else the same to stand & be in full force & virtue in the Lawe
Witnesses: Francis Adshead [marks], Roger Hough [signs]
[1732]: 2 September 1778: Theophilus Buckworth of Spalding esquire (only child and executor named in the will of Elizabeth Buckworth of Spalding widow, deceased, she herself having been the surviving child and one of the executrixes named in the will of Lot Male of Spalding mercer deceased) and James Delarue of the city of Peterborough esquire husband of Sarah Male (another of the daughters and executrixes of Lot Male): surrender to Richard Stretton (of Spalding gentleman, sole executor of Bridget Lacey of Spalding widow deceased) their rights in a house and 4½ acres of land at Cowbitt in the parish of Spalding. The deed recites that 18 October 1732 the property had been mortgaged by John Cock of Cowbit yeoman to Lot Male for £42. In 1732 the land was bordered by land of Maurice Johnson esquire on the north, lands of John Tyler on the south, the river Welland on the west and Westmear on the east, and Backgate on the west, and was occupied by one William Winkley. 1 November 1732 John Cock borrowed a further £30 from Lot Male by a further mortgage. Lot Male died leaving three daughters – Elizabeth and Sarah as above, and Rebecca late the wife of Samuel Seawell esquire. 17 May 1748 Bridget Lacey paid off the sums due on the mortgage, but died before a deed of release could be executed.
9 April 1757: Caleb Johnson [signs], overseer of the poor of the township of Chelford, and Saml Brooke [signs], inhabitant of Chelford: Settlement certificate of Peter Somerfield labourer, his wife and children
1758: Accounts of Thomas Walton surveyor of the highways of Nether Alderley: North Side: To Isaac Johnson 4 Days at 10d. Pr 0.3.4
6 December 1786: Bond by Joseph Albinson [marks] of Macclesfield, county Chester, labourer, John Clowes [signs] of Macclesfield blacksmith and John Johnson [signs] of Macclesfield silkwinder, to Samuel Boyer gentleman clerk of His Majesty’s court of record for the manor and forest of Macclesfield, in £5: for Albinson to appear on Monday 18 December to prosecute John Davenport for taking and unjustly detaining a grate, tongs and poker, solid iron, three candlesticks, 13 chairs, a cupboard, two tables, a dresser, coffer, two tubs, an iron pot, a brass kettle, a shelf, crockery and earthen ware, a bird and cage, four pictures, three pair of bedstocks, three chaff beds, a feather bolster, two pillows, four pair of sheets, three blankets and three bedquilts. Witness: Maurice Jones [signs]
1788: The Accompts of Samuel Birch Church Warden for Nether-Alderley for the Year 1778:
On Mr. Johnson & Sevl. Parishoners 0 3 6
18 December 1798: Bond by William Millett [signs: Millet] of Macclesfield, county Chester, tailor, James Greaves [signs] of Macclesfield cheese factor and Samuel Saviel [signs] of Macclesfield stone mason to Peter Wright gentleman clerk of the court of the manor and forest of Macclesfield, in £10: for William to appear at the next court to prosecute George Holt of Macclesfield saddler, for taking an eight days clock, a buffet, a chest of drawers, a painted table, a looking glass, a tea chest, a cupboard, four glass pictures, six chairs, a table, two fenders, an oven and grate tongs, poker and shovel, a pair of bed stocks and hangings. Witness: Isaac Johnson [signs]. Samuel Saviel sworn to the value of the goods by David Browne [signs], deputy clerk
1 March 7 George IV 1826: Bond by Joseph Birchinall [signs] of Sutton, county Chester, silkthrowster, John Norbury [signs] of Macclesfield, county Chester, silk manufacturer and William Hopes [signs] of Macclesfield, gentleman, to David Browne of Macclesfield gentleman, clerk of the court of the manor and forest of Macclesfield, in £226: for Birchinall to appear at the next court, to prosecute Richard Hine and Peter Filcock, Peter Moore Cullow and Thomas Dodd, for taking 1 hard silk engine, 86 swifts, 3 ditto ditto, 88 swifts each, 1 ditto ditto, 80 swifts, 1 ditto ditto, 86 swifts, 1 ditto ditto, 88 swifts, 1 ditto ditto, 90 swifts, ½ ditto ditto, 44 swifts, ½ of a wooden doubler, 44 bobbins, 3 wooden doublers, 78 bobbins each, 3 spinning mills, 2½ throwing mills, 6 horses, 3 organ boxes, line shafting for mills and engines, 25 lamps and sticks, 14 skips, weights and scales, two doubling wheels and jack and two stools and about 14 gross of engine bobbins (worth £113). Witness: W. N. Allen [signs]. 1 March 1826 William Johnson [signs] of Macclesfield, sworn appraiser, testifies to the value of the goods, before Peter Browne [signs]
1840: Captain Johnson, passenger, 2nd class, from Bombay to Suez
18 October 1845: English galliot Magnalia [sic], captain Johnson, at Antwerp, from Buenos Aires, with hides;
8 November 1845: English galliot Magnolia, captain Johnsen [sic], at Antwerp, for Newcastle, with ballast
4 September 1848: Barbados: Passengers arrived per Trinidad Packet: the Misses Johnson and Miss Cozier
12 January 1854: A Correct List of the Poll, at the Election of a Knight of the Shire, for the Eastern Division of the County of Gloucester. Campden Polling District: Parish of Pebworth: Abode: Pebworth: Samuel Buttler Johnson
7 April 1879: Deserter from Her Majesty’s Service: A reward of from 5s to 20s is offered for the apprehension of Neal W. Johnson, [Reg. No:] 1254, Royal Artillery; [born:] Deptford, Kent; [trade] labourer; [age] 21; [size:] 5[ft] 7¾[in]; [hair:] brown; [eyes:] hazel; [face:] fresh; [coat & trousers:] regimental; [date of desertion:] 14 March 1879 [at] Aldershot; [marks & remarks: blank];
John Johnson, [Reg. No:] 1643, 4th Brig. Dep; [born:] Newcastle-on-Tyne; [trade] rivetter; [age] 24⅔; [size:] 5[ft] 8½[in]; [hair:] dark brown; [eyes:] blue; [face:] sallow; [coat & trousers:] regimental; [date of desertion:] 10 March 1879 [at] Richmond; [marks & remarks:] off furlough;
Deserter from the Lancashire Militia — absent from training: Samuel Johnson, [Reg. No:] 2491, Lancashire Militia; [born:] Manchester; [trade] labourer; [age] 24; [size:] 5[ft] 5½[in]; [hair:] brown; [eyes:] black; [face:] fresh; [coat & trousers:] —; [date of desertion:] 17 March 1879 [at] Lancaster; [marks & remarks:] scar on chin
1880: Charles Johnson, of near Cavendish Hall gates, farm labourer, [born 16 December 1861], registered with the National Deposit Friendly Society. Still contributing until at least December 1929.
25 March 1880: Bill of sale by Jacob Johnson, Round Thorn Farm, Baguley, Cheshire, farmer, in favour of Joseph Woolfe; and a bill of sale by Thomas Palmer, Princes Street, Carriage Works Yard, Princes Street, Gravesend, greengrocer &c. and Benjamin Johnson, 73 Pepercroft Street, Gravesend, carter, in favour of Harry Barnett; and a bill of sale by William Johnson, Saxelby, near Melton Mowbray, farmer, &c., in favour of Solomon Barnett; and a bill of sale by William Gelson, 105 Tottenham Court Road, Middlesex, earthenware manufacturer, in favour of Walter Johnson; and a bill of sale by Samuel Johnson, 266 Spon Lane, West Bromwich, glassworker, in favour of Marcus Gordon and others
18 August 1880: Exeter: ‘It will be in the memory of most of our readers that at the last quarter sessions at Bideford, about a month since, a man named John Pope, of Newton Tracey, near Barnstaple, was charged before the recorder, Mr J. C. Murch, with having stolen four bullocks the property of Mr T. Trewin, Pillhead, Bideford. The prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to twelve months’ imprisonment. Immediately after sentence was passed, the Recorder was applied to by the county police to be allowed to take Pope to Torrington to prefer a charge of horse stealing against him. The Recorder would not entertain this application, alleging that immediately a prisoner was sentenced or acquitted he had no further jurisdiction in the matter. The Governor of the Devon County Constabulary was telegraphed to at Exeter, asking permission to remove the prisoner to Torrington, but a negative reply was received. Since that time, however, an order under the Habeas Corpus Act has been applied for, under which the convict Pope was removed. The magistrates present were Mr J. G. Johnson (chairman), the Hon. Mark Rolle, and Mr J. C. Moore Steevens. Pope was charged with stealing a pony on January 22nd, from the Barton, Dowland, the property of Mrs Jane Turner. Mr H. K. Thorne, jun., who appeared to prosecute, said no suspicion fell on the prisoner until the investigation with reference to the charge on which he had been already convicted. William Parsons, farrier, of Wellington, stated that about the 24th January he received a telegram from the prisoner, asking him to come to the Castle hotel, Taunton, where he had a pony for sale. Witness proceeded there, and prisoner showed him the pony in the hotel stable. The pony now in the hands of the police he believed to be the same. Prisoner reserved his defence, and was committed to take his trial at the forthcoming sessions at Exeter.
1892: Alice Jane Johnson, of Frozes Cottages, Cavendish, Suffolk, aged 16, household duties, registered with the National Deposit Friendly Society.
15 June 1894: Royal Corinthian Yacht Club. On Tuesday the Corinthians sailed a very pretty match with five boats, 2½-raters, from Erith round the West Blythe buoy and return, the entries being Messrs W. L. Wylie’s Eva, 1·8; E. Johnson‘s Dorothy, 1·6; W. Yerme’s Undine, 2·5; Frost Smith’s Dona, 1; C. E. Lile’s Harrier, 1; and Linton Hope’s Sorceress, 1. The owner of the latter was very keen on the race, as he had beaten most of the 1-raters afloat easily over the circular courses, and this was the first match in open water in which he had been engaged, but as he totally failed to get a crew together he had to stand out, which was the more unfortunate as the stormy weather of the last few days had moderated, and there was nothing to militate against a boat of the peculiar construction of this phenomenally successful craft. The start took place at 12 o’clock on a moderate breeze from N.N.W., which was so straight down the reach that Eva and Dorothy came to the line on opposite jibs, one carrying spinnaker to port and the other to starboard, and Eva leading a bit. The other three all got over the line before the gun, and with the strong ebb against them and foul wind had some trouble in getting back, losing between 5 and 6 minutes, thus seriously imperilling their chance. Eva had a strong lead passing Gravesend, and ran down to the buoy 12 minutes ahead. Undine 7 minutes in front of Dorothy, who had dropped the 1-raters. They carried the tide all the way, for the wind died right out, and making up along the sand a heavy squall from the northward struck them, accompanied by cold rain, and the wind remaining pretty true, they were enabled to lay up to the Ovens buoy, and then had a hard beat through Gravesend Reach, lay through St Clement’s, and turned home. All gained a little on the leaders, and Dona made such good use of her time that she was well within her allowance of Eva, and took first prize, Eva having second, and Dorothy third.
23 August 1897: Robert Walter Johnson, of Frozes Cottages, Cavendish, Suffolk, [born 19 August 1879], farm labourer, registered with the National Deposit Friendly Society. Drew sick pay January 1927. Continued contributing until at least December 1929.
29 January 1904: ‘Windsor Races. Considering that on Sunday night only one horse had arrived at Windsor, fields on Monday panned out exceptionally well. Indeed, in four of the items down for decision, runners were plentiful enough, with the principal event, the Rays Handicap Hurdle Race, attracted fourteen to the post. An inspection of the course at an early hour revealed the fact that the going was in capital order, and there were never any fear the frost would interfere with sport. The Bucks Maiden Hurdle Race was won by Mr H. C. Johnson‘s Reservist, the Tower Steeplechase by Mr F. Bishop’s Lyndon Green, the Rays Hurdle Handicap by Mr J. G. Clarke’s Mark Time, the Monday Maiden Hurdle Race by Mr J. Barnett’s Much Too Early, the Long Walk Steeplechase by Captain C. Gore-Langton’s Squint II., and the Paddock Steeplechase by Mr J. F. Hallick’s Foxhill. The frost having completely given way, the going for the concluding stage of the meeting on Tuesday proved somewhat holding. The light was considerably better than on the first day, as was also the attendance, but racing can hardly be said to have reached the standard usually witnessed at this enclosure, only thirty-three horses taking part in the half-dozen events down for decision. The Tuesday Hurdle Handicap was won by Mr. F. Cobb’s Chiselhamton, the Athens Steeplechase by Mr J. E. Hallick’s Foxhill, the Dorney Steeplechase by Mr H. R. Randall’s Red Hand, the Borough Steeplechase by Mr A. Hamblin’s Perdicus, the Slough Hurdle Handicap by Mr A. Jones’s Jack McCormick, and the Coveney Steeplechase by Mr A. Gorham’s Little Sister II.’
Advertisement: Johnson & Rainer, 3 Connaught Villas, Arthur Road and 2 Alma Road, Windsor
January 1907: Frederick Charles Johnson [born 30 January 1885], of Rose Cottage, Lt Waldingfield, Suffolk, registered with the National Deposit Friendly Society. Receiving sick pay March to April 1927, April and June 1928, November and December 1929.
9 November 1908: Postcard to Mrs Johnson, 8 Caple Rd., Harlesden, London: ‘Monday Dr. Pollie, Arrived safely, had nice journey home, M. met us, she’s looking well. Hope E. arrived home alright will write love to all U.N.’
25 July 1912: Minnie Johnson [born 16 June 1892], of Stour Street, Cavendish, Suffolk, domestic duties, registered with the National Deposit Friendly Society. Drew medical pay December 1927 and June 1828. Continued contributing until at least December 1929.
1913: A copy of the Oxford edition of Westward Ho! or The Voyages and Adventures of Sir Amyas Leigh, knight, of Burrough, in the county of Devon, in the Reign of Her Most Glorious Majesty Queen Elizabeth, rendered into modern English by Charles Kingsley: presented to G. W. Johnson, form V, Loughborough Grammar School, as Scripture prize, by W. Kaye, M.A.
June 1914: Phillip Johnson [born 3 June 1898], of Pentlow Hall Garden Cottage [1927-1929 altered to Egremont Street, Glemsford], bricklayers laboure, registered with the National Deposit Friendly Society. Drew sick pay February 1927. Continued contributing until at least December 1929.
January 1915: Reginald Johnson, baritone, 28 Claremont Road, Cricklewood (Tel: 3815 Hampstead)
1 July 1916: Albert Johnson [born 12 April 1892], of Stour Street, Cavendish, Suffolk, farm labourer, registered with the National Deposit Friendly Society.
23 August 1916: Charles Johnson, of near Cavendish Hall gates, under gardener, [born 1 December 1907], registered with the National Deposit Friendly Society. J. rate May 1926. Still contributing until at least December 1929.
May 1917: Evelyn Francis Johnson [born 25 June 1911], of Pentlow Hall Farm, domestic, registered with the National Deposit Friendly Society. Continued contributing until at least December 1929.
9 May 1917: Harold Johnson baptised, 10 Leven Street, Lightbown
June 1917: Mr W. T. Johnson, churchwarden, Harpurhey St Stephen
28 March 1918: Nellie Johnson [born 1 February 1891], of High Street, Cavendish, household duties, registered with the National Deposit Friendly Society. Drew medical pay February and March 1927. Still contributing until at least December 1929.
February 1919: Robert Johnson [born 8 June 1894], of High Street, Cavendish, farm labourer, registered with the National Deposit Friendly Society. Drew sick pay February and March 1927. Still contributing until at least December 1929.
26 March 1919: Edith Gertrude Johnson [born 1 October 1914], of Stour Street, Cavendish, Suffolk, school, registered with the National Deposit Friendly Society. Continued contributing until at least December 1929.
29 February 1920: Myra Johnson baptism, 10 Leven Street, Lightbowne;
April 1920: Mr W. T. Johnson, churchwarden, Harpurhey St Stephen; and contributor to the Curacy Deficit Fund; honorary secretary to the Congregational Party and Dance, and auditor of the Literary and Social Society accounts
July 1920: ‘EDITH JOHNSON, PANGBOURNE, MILLINER AND BLOUSE EXPERT. High-class Fancy Drapery, Sports Coats, Underclothing, Corsets, Hosiery, Laces and Embroideries.’
September 1920: Rose Johnson [1927-9 altered to Barrell] [born 9 June 1905], of The Tye, Bulmer, domestic, registered with the National Deposit Friendly Society. Drew sick pay (maternity) August 1928. Still contributing until March 1929, when transferred to Sudbury district.
16 August 1922: Baptism at Seaton Hirst: James Riddell son of Francis James and Alice Johnson;
24 September 1922: Marriage at Seaton Hirst: John Hogarth Johnson to Margaret Tann
1 May 1923: News of Old Girls: At 11 Grange Avenue, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, birth to Mr and Mrs J. H. Johnson (née Nora Pontefract), a daughter;
23 May 1923: At the Manley Park Wesleyan Church, by the Reverend William Johnson, Cyril Leslie youngest son of Mrs and the late Henry Boyd, of Hawarden Avenue, Whalley Range, to Bessie youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Pendlebury, Lydburn, Grange Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy
Old Girls’ Society: ‘The Annual Social was held, as usual, on the first Friday in October this year. Three dramatic performances were given – (1) a reading from “Pride and Prejudice”, by Miss Davies-Colley and Miss Lea; (2) “Mechanical Jane”, by Miss Burns, Miss Gorsuch and Miss Flynn; (3) “Between the Soup and the Savoury”, by Nora Evans and Ethel and Minnie Pilling. After supper came dancing, and also some delightful songs by Mrs Johnson (Kathleen Musk).’
July 1924: S.S.S. Cricket Club. Both elevens have had a most successful time. … The following players scored 50 runs or more: – S. Meredith, 104, not out, (the first time in the history of the club that a century has been made) and 59; S. Beeley, 58; R. A. Johnson, 50, not out.
August 1924: Second Class: Hearty congratulations are extended to Mrs R. A. Johnson (née H. Robinson) and Mrs Leech (née E. Wright) of the 2nd Division, and to Mrs C. Walker (née R. Barrodale) of the 10th Division, on the occasion of their marriage.
29 January 1925: Beatrice Ethel Johnson [born 23 September 1918], of High Street, Cavendish, registered with the National Deposit Friendly Society. March 1928 transfered to Coggeshall.
April 1925: Primary Department A: scholars’ birthdays during April: Alwen Baxter, Jessie Johnson, Ellen Winifred Taylor, Betty Standring;
Lancashire Hill School: On Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 24, the Hockey Club held their Annual Fancy Dress Social, in aid of the club funds. There were present about 100 members and their friends … It was obvious that the judges (Mr and Mrs Froggatt and Mr and Mrs Broome) would have no easy task, and it was only after long and careful deliberation that the prize winners were chosen. They were: Ladies, 1st Miss H. Morton (danger signals), 2nd Mrs W. H. Johnson (Early Victorian lady); gentlemen, 1st Mr S. Walker (Chinaman), 2nd Mr E. Shepherd (the village curate). Consolation prizes were awarded to Miss M. Johnson, Miss J. Seymour and Miss I. Arnold. …
22 December 1926: Ernest Walter Johnson [born 16 October 1918], of Peacocks Road, Cavendish, Suffolk, school, registered with the National Deposit Friendly Society. Still contributing until at least December 1929;
Miss Lizzie Johnson [born 7 July 1891], of Pentlow Hall Garden Cottage, household duties, registered with the National Deposit Friendly Society. Drew sick pay April 1927. Continued contributing until at least December 1929.
5 January 1928: West Sussex: At the Chichester General Quarter Sessions before William Percival Gratwicke Boxall, esquire, K.C., chairman; Frederick Temple Barrington-Ward, esquire, K.C., deputy chairman, holden at the Court House, Chichester. Sir Edward Boyke, bart, Ockham, Salehurst, Sussex, high sheriff; Arthur W. Farndell, esquire, 87 High Street, Lewes, and 24 Bedford Row, London W.C.1, under sheriff; Walter Charles Stephenson Chapman, esquire, 24 Bedford Row, London W.C.1, deputy sheriff; S. Thornely, County Hall, Chichester, clerk of the peace; E. Winter, governor, His Majesty’s Prison, Portsmouth. Prisoner: Henry Claude Beasly, aged 18 years 10 months, carter. Previous convictions: Fined 5/-, Petty Sessions, Steyning, 8 March 1920 (stealing 5 mole traps) as Harry Beesley. Bound over, Petty Sessions, Steyning, 12 May 1924 (indecent assault on girl) as Harry Claude Beasley. Bound over, Petty Sessions, Hove County, 13 September 1926 (stealing motor cycle) as Harry Claude Beasley. 1 other summarily (Bye-Laws). Committed from Shoreham-by-Sea, 17 October 1927. Received in prison 10 October 1927 (on remand). Offence: For sentence. He having been convicted on 17 October 1927, under the Criminial Justice Administration Act, 1914, Sec. 10, for on 29 September 1927, at Bramber, stealing 1 bottle of whiskey from William Arthur Johnson. Tried before F. T. Barrington Ward, esquire, K.C., 5 January 1928. Order of the Court – Bound over in £10 for 2 years (Probation of Offenders, Acts, 1907, 1925) and put under probation.
27 February 1929: George Edward Johnson [born 6 December 1914], of Granly Cottage, Cavendish, registered with the National Deposit Friendly Society. Still contributing until at least December 1929.
July 1930: O.Y.S.A.: Secretaries of Recognised Branch Associations: Leinster: H. C. Johnson
1 April 1931: Rural council elections: Clowne: Creswell: candidates: Mrs G. E. Wood; J. A. Rogers, R. Parkes, J. T. Rice, W. J. Evans, W. T. Jones, H. White, J. McDermott, H. W. Cooper, E. Johnson, W. Keyworth.
January 1932: Candidates for membership of the Cyclists’ Touring Club: J. H. Johnson, 9 Western Road, S.W.9; A. Johnson, 37 Stone Bridge Lane, Farnley, Leeds
July 1933: The following boys came top in their forms in the last final term examinations. Before the economy campaign the L.C.C. would have given each boy a book or some other valuable prize, but now these boys have to be content with a certificate. Form 8: 1 G. Johnson; 2 W. Mathis; 3 G. Findon; 4 J. K. Joyce; 5 A. Rose;
Premier Cricket: We have played six matches, of which we have won 2 and lost 4. We have beaten the Ensham and Vauxhall, and lost to the Reay, Loughboro’, Peckham and Walworth. Our successes were largely due to the excellent batting of Miller and the persistent bowling of Tuckwell, both topping the averages. Batting: Miller 51 runs 5 innings 10.2 average; Gray 20 runs 4 innings 5 average; Campbell 10 runs 2 innings 5 average; Currie 24 runs 5 innings 4.8 average. Bowling: Tuckwell has an average of 5.2 runs per wicket. Gray has an average of 6.6 runs per wicket. Three boys have been chosen to represent the West in the East v West match, namely Miller, Currie and Tuckwell. We hope that they will do well on the all-important day. The school this year has been represented by the following boys – Hunt, Johnson, Currie, Gray, Miller, Judd, Tuckwell, Finney, McGlashan, Littlefair, Allen, Paul, Mitchell, Buckley, Hay and Harbour;
Junior Cricket: The Juniors this year are a very good side. … We have a fairly strong side at batting, the boys’ total scores being as follows – Fiorini 154, Hatfield 147, Waymouth 110, Robinson 102, Brown 71, Capron 59, Smith (D) 74, Combes 51, Gilbert (W) 39, Johnson 37, Gilbert (G) 32 and Peirce 21. … We have many bowlers, Brown, Hatfield, Fiorini, Smith (D) and Capron … The best fielders are Combes, Waymouth, Smith (D) and Fiorini. The wicket-keepers who have played are Johnston, Gilbert (G) and Robinson. … These boys have also played in matches: Beveridge, Avis, Smith (W) and Hearndon;
15 July 1933: Junior Cricket: The Junior Central Schools’ Final. Clapham Central v Reay Central. The match was played in Dulwich Park on 15 July. [Scoreboard and description. Players: Clapham: Capron, Hatfield, Fiorini, Waymouth, Gilbert, Combes, Brown, Johnson, Peirce, McQuare, Hearndon. Reay: Lloyd, Clarke, Turner, Jones, Badger, Samson, Manger, Westby, Knapp, Siperius, Stevens];
‘The School Concert: About mid-February of this year the lower hall became the scene of queer happenings. Several furlongs of wood, miles of wire, and acres of canvas gradually took shape as a stage and scenery, with lighting effects complete, the whole reflecting great credit on the industry and ingenuity of those responsible. On February 17th the School Concert, for which this stage was the setting, took place, a matinee performance before a crowded and appreciative audience of parents and friends. In the afternoon all concerned gave a splendid performance and did their very best, but in the evening they did even better: the actors actually surpassed themselves, and surprised even those who knew how well they could do. It seems somewhat invidious to single out individuals for special notice when all were so good, but mention must be made of A. Macdonald’s competent and understanding representation of the “interpreter” in L’Anglais tel Qu’on le Parle, and in the same play H. Kohn made a most convincing (and attractive) young lady, while J. Brooks could scarcely have bettered his impersonation of the inspector. Douglas Henderson, Douglas Gear, Ernest Scott and Norman East also played their parts excellently. Although C. Johnson and K. Judd had been brought in at very short notice to fill vacancies caused by illness, their parts in A. A. Milne’s The Man in the Bowler Hat were adequately played, and the whole was almost professional in its competence. Alan McBain’s performance as John and Sandford as Mary deserve special mention, whilst Judge and Holsman who had lesser parts were excellent. Dennis Rainey found a part in Laying a Ghost entirely suited to his particular genius and he made the most of it. It is a question as to who enjoyed the play most – the audience or Dennis; at all events the gusto with which he played put the success of the play beyond question. R. Nall made a most impeccable professor (as the stage sees him), E. Dickson a suitably phlegmatic policeman, R. Buckley a very charming maid and Hookway a most competent butler. The Indian Club Swinging was extremely good, as was the singing of the choir. The perfect team-work displayed by the choir ensured a successful performance and Dennis Sabin’s work as accompanist was invaluable, as well as his assistance in training the choir. His brilliant playing in the two solos he gave was greatly appreciated. Altogether we have reason to congratulate ourselves on a very interesting concert, reflecting greatly on all those boys who did so much to ensure its success.’
July 1934: Gym. Competitions. Girls. The Vaulting Competition for Miss Fryer’s Trophy resulted as follows: 1. J. Johnson 90 pts.; 2. B. Spaven 88 pts.; 3 C. Currie 88 pts. The House Championship was won by Wollaton. The judging was done by Miss Muschamp, West Bridgford Secondary School, to whom we tender our sincere thanks.
Athletic Sports – Results. Individual Events. 100 yards – Skipping (senior). 1. J. Johnson (Th); 2. E. Smith (Wn); 3. K. Shaw (Wn). 80 yards – Girls (senior). 1. J. Johnson (Th); 2. K. Shaw (Wn); 3. E. Smith (Wn). Hurdles – Girls (senior). Time 13 1/2. 1. J. Johnson (Th); 2. E. Smith (Wn); 3. S. Thompson (H).
Dual Events. High Jump – Girls’ (senior). Heigh 4 ft 5 in. 1. E. Smith (Wn) and J. Johnson (Th) tie; 3. S Thompson (H)
December 1942: Advertisement: W. H. Johnson & Sons Ltd, King’s Lynn, motor engineers. (Near the Theatre). ‘Phone 2281. Also at Wisbech and Hunstanton.
Lennensia: Congratulations to the following on obtaining their Higher School Certificate: V. C. Allen, K. E. Johnson, M. G. Lake, J. C. LeGrice, J. J. Wilkins. Valete. VIth. K. E. Johnson (School Prefect).
December 1945: Candidate for membership of the Cyclists’ Touring Club: W. M. Johnson, serving in H.M. Forces overseas
1950: A copy of The Tanglewoods’ Secret, by Patricia M. St John, inscribed ‘Robert Johnson Creighton Cottage, near Uttoxeter, Staffordshire’
12 June 1951: M. Johnson, soprano, and O. W. Johnson, contralto, The Alexandra Choir
15 April 1953: County court judgments against Mr G. Johnson, 5 Highweek Street, Newton Abbot; and against Robert Black Johnson, 103 Maxwell Street, South Shields, chimney sweep; and against Mr G. A. Johnson, 64 Railway Street, Llanhilleth; and against Mr A. L. Johnson, Lilburn House, Norham-on-Tweed, retailer; and against Mr Johnson, 7 Goldsmith Mansions, Goldsmith Road, Peckham, Surrey
25 August 1958: Postcard to Mr & Mrs Johnson, 10 Trevelyan Avenue, Manor Park, London; ‘Dear Mum & Dad Arrived at 1pm. Mr & Mrs Sheffield & Jim met me the sun is shining & its lovely here I have a bed to myself & there are deckchairs out on veranda to sit out facing the sea at the bungalow Jim makes me laugh Cheerio for now Love Lily xx Just had 3 gin & oranges!’
1974: Members of Seaton Carew Golf Club: Gentlemen: K. Johnson, 402 Catcote Road, Hartlepool Tel.: 4871
20 February 1976: Dick Johnson, footballer, Tranmere Rovers.
18 December 1976: Kevin Johnson, Huddersfield Town footballer
Spring 1981: Dr Stewart Johnson has continued attending the clinic
16 March 1982: Tommy Johnson and Kevin Johnson (pictured), physio, Hartlepool United Football Club
c1990: C. A. Johnson [Johnny], 4 Hill Close, Purley