In the beginning
This dynamic duo is known as the beginning of the Johnson legacy.
William & Eliza Johnson (Ma & Pa)
The artists that sings the traditional family reunion song title "Family Reunion"
The O'jays
A Morehouse man that settled in Texas and retired in Florida. The father of the "Worm" and the Atlanta Crew
Jonathan Johnson
I would give you a plate of grits with as much catfish as you could stand....Affectionately known as "Sarge"
Nettie Merritt
The "Philosopher" of the family
Jonathan Johnson
How many "3rd generation Johnsons" were there?
13 (11 + 2 deceased)
When and where was the first family reunion?
1970; Savannah, Georgia
(Hosted by Nettie Merritt's family)
This Gentle Giant was the baby of the clan, also known as "The Boy"
Henry "Shorty" Johnson
The second born who had 1 child and passed during childbirth.
Ruth Johnson Green
I got my spankings in advance and became a lover of Shakespeare's literature
Henry "Shorty" Johnson
Name the Johnson crew (3rd generation) in chronological order
Nettie, Ruth, Mary, Jethro, David, William, Nathaniel, Rubin, Jonathan, Helen, Henry
These 2 branches have hosted the most family reunions
Rubin and William Johnson (Orlando, FL)
I took a stance and refused to move off of the sidewalk as I was approached by whites in the south...needless to say, I made a decision to leave the south.
David Johnson
When cakes "fell" and you're served "trash" you must be at this her house...affectionately known as "Charlie" by her brother Jonathan
Mary Elizabeth Sneed
I served as interim pastor at my home church while awaiting a selection of a new pastor
William James Johnson
Where was the original Johnson Home?
Bainbridge, Georgia
Our favorite tradition that continues to show the growth of our family
Our generational photos
Affectionately known as "Honey" by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren
William James Johnson Jr.
The mother of the Bush clan that owned a quaint home that was open to all.
Helen Bush
Brother Carpenters living in New York
Rubin & David Johnson
The Parents of our dynamic duo
William James Johnson: John Johnson & Alexis Herring Johnson
Eliza Warren: Robert Warren & Nepsey Arline
"Sunday Morning Spiritual Celebrations" were hosted by these 2 Johnson men
Jonathan & David
I was a carpenter by trade, and was promoted to foreman my first day at Bethune-Cookman College by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune.
Rubin Johnson
How many Johnson sisters were there?
4
I owned a barbershop in Delaware and the poker table.
Jethro Johnson