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Z1203/17
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Notes made by Mrs R.A. Harrison on the history of the Johnson family of Cranfield, 1879-1981.
'Joseph Johnson born 19th Feb 1879 Cranfield, died 2nd Sep 1962 at Clapham hospital, Bedford; Emma Johnson (nee Baker) born 29th Jan 1883 Cranfield, died 1949(?), married Cranfield 1st May 1905; Hilda Caroline Johnson born 18th Mar 1907 Cranfield, married W.J. Abbott of Eaton Socon (divorced 1947 with no children), died 6th Feb 1992 in Flitwick; Edith Emma Johnson born 13th Sep 1911 Cranfield, died 1930; Hubert Joseph Johnson born 20th Mar 1914 Cranfield, died 13th Jan 1981 Northampton, married Dawn Lamford (nee Dexeter) 29th Aug 1955; Dawn Lamford born 22nd Apr 1928, died 17th Oct1969 Northampton, daughter Rita Lamford; (Lamford - U.S. Soldier, returned to USA. Divorce) Married Rosemary Angela Franklin on 17th Oct 1975, no children of H.J. Johnson by either wife.
Where Johnsons lived (Tenant farmers):
Tilwick Farm, Ravensden, near Bedford
Grange Hill, Ravensden, near Bedford
Highfields Farm, Kimbolton Road, Goldington, nr Bedford.
Moor End, Radwell, near Sharnbrook
Jackman Cottage, Kimbolton Road, Bedford
R101: Hubert Johnson watched funeral procession in streets of Bedford in 1930, he was most interested in airships and aircrafts. In WWII he was an inspector for Lancaster bombers at Sywell Airport, Northampton and did Brooklands apprenticeship there. He later became technical representative for Bostik (Leicester) selling glue to Northampton shoe trade. Worked on leaving school for County Hall (vehicle licensing). Esther Abbott (nee Johnson) worked for Meltis, Bedford (?) - sweet/chocolate factory - Terry's (?)
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2005
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From: 1879 To: 1981
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