Johnson, Aaron, 1806-1877
Dates
- Existence: 1806 - 1877
Biographical History
Aaron Johnson (1806-1877) was an early settler of Springville, Utah.
Aaron Johnson was born on July 22, 1806 in Haddam, Connecticut to Didymus Johnson and Rheuama Stevens. He joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with his wife Polly in 1836, and traveled to Utah in 1850. There he helped settle Springville, Utah, where he held many leadership positions in his community and church, including bishop, major general, and judge. He died in Springville, Utah on May 10, 1877.
Citation:
Familysearch, July 21, 2022 (Aaron Johnson was born on July 22, 1806 in Haddam, Connecticut to Didymus Johnson and Rheuama Stevens. He joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with his wife Polly in 1836, and traveled to Utah in 1850. There he helped settle Springville, Utah, where he held many leadership positions in his community and church, including bishop, major general, and judge. He died in Springville, Utah on May 10, 1877)Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Aaron Johnson correspondence
Photocopies of handwritten correspondence and memos between Aaron Johnson and other officers in the Utah Militia, relating to the procurement of supplies, enlistment of men, the settlement of Provo, relations with the Indians (especially Peteetneet and Tabby), muster rolls, and other military concerns.
Alan P. Johnson research collection on Aaron Johnson
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