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Rasmus Johnson and Hannah Hansen
The Tampico Area Historical Society encompasses parts of Whiteside County and Bureau County in Illinois. Focus is on Tampico, Hume Twp., Hahnaman/Deer Grove, & Prophetstown in Whiteside County & Yorktown & Thomas in Bureau County.

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marilyndrayton 3 posts Apr 05, 2008 2:57 PM	I'm trying to locate information about Rasmus Johnson and his wife Hannah (Hansen or Hanson) who were born in Denmark and settled in the Fairfield (Bureau) area of Illinois. My great-grandmother was Emma Johnson who married Thomas Drayton. I would especially like to know the part of Denmark Rasmus and Hannah came from and to locate any family pictures of them. Any information or contact by family members would be most appreciated. Sincerely, Marilyn Drayton Beatty
Denise 198 posts Apr 05, 2008 3:11 PM	It appears that he and Hannah may be buried in the Union (Greenville/Fairfield) Cemetery, which has not been completely transcribed yet. My book is at the historical society. I will check it and see if I can get death dates and obits for you. Give me a day or two...... Also - Have you done a site search? Could this be a relative? (5th paragraph lists a half brother, Rasmus) OBIT - P. K. Johnson Found in book of newspaper clippings - no dates or source shown (I have identified the newspaper - Tampico Tornado, Thursday, February 1, 1912) P. K. JOHNSON PASSES AWAY Peter K. Johnson, one of the old citizens of this community died quite suddenly Monday evening at 7:45 o'clock at his home in the southern part of town following a stroke of paralysis which occurred about 11:30 o'clock while he was in the barn hitching up his team. He noticed his hand became numb and remarked to August Janke that he thought he had a stroke. Mr. Janke advised him to go to the house and he managed to get to the porch where he received assistance from members of the household and was put to bed shortly after which he lost consciousness and passed away in the evening. The funeral services will be held Thursday forenoon at 10 o'clock at the Methodist church. Rev. H. A. Snyder officiating. Interment will be in Whittington cemetery southeast of here. Peter Klonenberg Johnson was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, sixty-two years ago, Oct. 9, 1911 and came to this country about forty-three years ago, settling first at Sheffield and later moving to Fairfield township south of Tampico residing on the old home place for many years. Thirty-four years ago Jan. 22, he was married to Mary Howlett at New Bedford and the couple established their home in Fairfield township where they raised their family and lived for years as highly respected citizens. Two years ago they retired from the active duties of farm life and moved to Tampico which has been his home til the time of his death. Mr. Johnson was a good, honest, straight man, square in all his dealings with his fellow men and leaves a record of a good citizen, spendid neighbor and kind father. He was a member of the Tampico Methodist church and was regular in attendance both at church and Sunday school, taking an active interest in the work and living and believing the great truths there taught. Three sons and two daughters, Ralph at home, Henry on the old farm and Earl of Deer Grove, Misses Lillian and Myrtle both at home and the wife are the surviving members of his family. Two children, a son and a daughter are dead. One brother, Christian D. Johnson of Fairfield and a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Jensen of Kansas with two half brothers, James of Iowa and John H. of Fairfield are the surviving relatives. Two half brothers, Rasmus and George and half sister Mary are dead. Funeral of Peter K. Johnson The funeral services of the late Peter K. Johnson were held last week Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock at the Methodist church, Rev. H. A. Snyder, officiating. Mesdames F. A. Brewer and Snyder rendered appropriate songs. There was a profusion of floral tributes and the church was filled with the relatives and friends of the deceased. Six nephews: Wayne, Theo, and Fred Johnson, Herman Thompson, Art Howlett and Frank Heintzleman acted as pall bearers. Relatives from out of town who attended the funeral were: James Johnson of Iowa, Mrs. Dorothy Jensen and daughter of Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Emory of Prophetstown, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Howlett of Portland. Interment was in Whittington cemetery. Last Edited by on May 04, 2008 2:55 PM
JoniS 1 post May 02, 2008 6:28 PM	Ramus Johnson married Hannah Hanson on January 9, 1879. I know that Peter K Johnson, my gggrandfather, was born in Copenhagen. I have pictures of some of the older Johnson's. There is one that on the back talks of a "Little Peter" Johnson son of John his mother was Maren Hansen, Sister of Mrs. Rasmus (Hannah) Johnson. It is labled on the back "Danish Confirmation Class. Ruth Meek Hall sent it to my Grandmother Lillian (Johnson) Rosene. Her grandmother was Hannah. There are several other pictures I will be happy to share if you are interested. Last Edited by on May 02, 2008 6:37 PM
Denise 226 posts May 03, 2008 4:52 AM	Joni, I contacted Marilyn to let her know of your post. Let us know if you connect! Denise
Denise 227 posts May 04, 2008 1:45 PM	Rasmus & Hannah Johnson are buried in the Union Cemetery (aka:Greenville/Fairfield or Whittington Cemetery), Section B, Lot 131. Lot owned by Rasmus Johnson 1A - Johnson, Rasmus, Aug. 23, 1833-Feb. 18, 1892 1B - Johnson, Hannah, wife of R. Johnson, Apr 20, 1842-Mar 24, 1903 (see obit) 1C - Johnson, Christina, dau. of R & H. JOhnson, June 9, 1861-June 22, 1889 Sexton Note: (Johnson, infant of Rasmus Johnson)Sexton's records show a Rasmus Johnson, bur. Sept 18, 1886. this might be this infant. List continues as follows: Section B, Lot 131 or 132 1 Johnson, Tilla, 1870-1950 Lot 132 (Lot owner - George Johnson) 1 JOhnson, Rineholdt, son of G. & C. JOhnson, Sept 20, 1874-Dec. 2, 1883. (Geo. Johnson's son) 2A Johnson, George, 1837-1906 (bur. Oct. 30, 1906) 2B JOhnson, Christina M. his wife, 1842-1930 (nee Christina M. Peterson, bur. Dec. 9, 1930) 4 Johnson, George William, 1873-1951 Section B, Lot 130 (Lot Owner - Peter K Johnson) 1 Johnson, Eva R., Jun 16, 1889-Dec. 29, 1909 2 Johnson, Peter K., Oct. 9, 1849-Jan. 29, 1912 (see obit) 3 Johnson, Mary M., Nov. 25, 1851 (only 1 date stated) (Mrs. Peter Johnson, nee Mary Martha Howlett, bur. April 18, 1936). See obit 4 Johnson, Maria, wife of J. Johnson, d. July 25, 1877, 51y 8m 16d, (wife of John Johnson, mother of Peter K. Johnson) 5 Johnson, Oliver, Jan. 20 1879-Jan. 2, 1885 (marker not in original location, has been pushed under a bush) (Peter Johnson's son, bur. Jan. 4, 1884) ************************************************** We are missing the Feb issues of the 1892 Tampico Tornado newspaper. Still checking on other obits. ************************************************ Obituary: Mrs. Rasmus Johnson Tampico Tornado, Saturday, March 28, 1903 1;1 GRIM REAPER'S HARVEST Several Well Known Residents of This Vicinity Die Suddenly This Week Mrs. Rasmus Johnson, mother of Mrs. J. M. Adams of this place, died very suddenly at her home southeast of here Tuesday about noon. The cause of her death was neuralgia of the stomach and gall stones. She had been confined to her bed and was propped up withpillows to eat her dinner when she was taken with violent coughing and expired. The funeral sevices were held Thursday at 2 o'clock at thelate home and interment was in Whittington cemetery. Rev. French of New Bedford officiating. Mrs. Johnson was one of the well known residents of south of Tampico, where she has resided for some time. She leaves eight children, four boys and four girls as follows: John of Van Orin; Peter, Theodore and Rheinhart, of Rock Falls; Mrs. J.M. Adams of Tampico; Mrs. T. A. Drayton, of Thomas; Mrs. W. F. Meek, of Thomas and Miss Elvine Johnson. An obituary will be published later. TAMPICO TORNADO Saturday, April 4, 1903 1;2 OBITUARY OF MRS. HANNAH JOHNSON Mrs. Hannah Johnson died at her home in Fairfield township, Tuesday, March 24, 1903. The funeral was held at her late home Thursday at 2 o'clock , interment was in the Whittington cemetery, Rev. French officiating. She was taken sick about the middle of November and had been in poor health since, although at times she seemed better. She suffered from a complicaton of diseases and her death was due to heart trouble. Mrs. Johnson was born in Solland, Denmark, April 20, 1842, and was married to Rasmus Johnson Feb. 9, 1861, both being members of the Lutheran church. She came to this country in June 1868 and resided in Fairfield township for some time. She leaves eight children to mourn her loss, her husband and four children going before. those living are John W. of Van Orin, Mrs. J. M. Adams, Peter J. of Fairfield, Mrs. T. A. Drayton of Thomas, Mrs. W. F. Meed of New Bedford, Theodore M. of Fairfield, Rhinhart of Rock Falls, Miss Elvena M. of Fairfield. She also leaves two brothers and one sister and host of friends to mourn her death. *************************************************** OBITUARY 1936 - Mary M. (Howlett) Johnson Tampico Tornado, Thursday, April 23, 1936 1;1 AGED LADY ANSWERED CALL MRS. MARY M. JOHNSON PASSED AWAY LAST THURSDAY - FUNERAL SATURDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Johnson, 83 years old, who passed away Thursday, were held at the Methodist church Saturday afternoon following a short service at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Wescott, with whom she had made her home for the past few years. Rev. J. S. White preached the sermon of comfort. Favorite hymns, "Jesus Lover of My soul," "In the Garden," and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" were sung by Mrs. Eva Delle Johsnon, Mrs. Clara Steers, Clinton Brooks and Will F. Steers. Interment was in Greenville-Fairfield Cemetery. Six nephews acted as pallbearers. They were T. M. Johnson, Harold, Rogers, Tracy Fullerton, Leonard Howlett, Fred E. Johnson and Wayne Johnson. OBITUARY Mary Martha Howlett was born in Henry County, near Spring Hill, on Nov. 25, 1852, and died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Wescott, who have been caring for he during her late years, April 16, 1936, aged 83 years, 5 months and 21 days. At about the age of four she went with her parents to Michigan where they remained 18 months and then returned to Illinois and settled on the farm which became the Howlett homestead, 12 miles south of Tampico, and lived there until 1887. On January 23, 1878 whe was united in marriage to Peter K. Johnson to which union several children were (born), namely: Oliver, who died at ***e of six; Henry of Tampico; **of Chicago; Ralph of Rock Eva who died at the age of Lillian Rosene and mrs. *scott of Tampico. Beside * leaves 23 grandchildren; grandchildren; two bro of Turtle Lake, Can nk of Tampico; two sis-*tience Emery of Pro* Mrs. Minie Rogers *nd a host of neices*********. mber of the Tampico * a wman of ex*** disposition. Her *ors always found ***in her home and * was never turned awyay. her family and avoided *functions that she might be *better able to care for her loved ones. ***************************************************** Hope this helpful. Denise Last Edited by on May 05, 2008 8:56 AM
sturt97 5 posts Jul 28, 2008 11:40 AM	Hi! I have some information on these families. Please email me if interested. Lisa sturt97@yahoo.com

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