Semi=weekly graphic., 1896-08-15
O'Clock. Services by the Rev. John
r. Carr.
BIOGRAPHICAL.

Judge W. D. johnson was a native
OF Fayette county, Ala, where he
WIS born January y, 1928. He was
a son of Col. Greet and Mary Hell
lnms) Johnson, the father native
OF South CAROLINA and the mother OF
Tennessee. They We're married near
Knoxville, and short time after
ward, in 1907. crossed into Alabama,
locatin in Madison county, and be-
ing among The pioneers OF that re-
gion. Col. Greer Johnson followed
the occupation of n farmer in several
counties in Alabama. and in Deem
Der, 1859, made his way to Pine Blnff.
Ark, where ne and his wife passed
the end OF their days. He WAS
captain in the War of 1912, under
Gen. Jackson, and was afterward
colonel of the militia OF Alabama.
lie was a powerfully built man and
considered very handsome one. lie
held the office OF County Judge in
Mississippi, and also many other
offices of public trust during his life.
Judge W. ID. Johnson was but 5
years OF age when he accompanied
his parents to Mississippi, and in
that State he received the principal
part of his education, being also
taught the duties on the farm. lie
married in 1918 TO Miss Elizabeth
Womack in Yalobusha county Miss,
and by her became the father OF six
children, four now alive: Sallie
(wife of William +. Sallee) Dora
(wife of L. T. Sallee). John n. and
ROBBERS l.. Johnson. After marriage
Judge Johnson WIS engage in meT-
chandising for four years, when he
was made Deputy Sheriff Of Yalabu-
sha county, Miss, and filled TINT
position to the satisfaction Of all.
In 1856 he moved to Pine Bluff, where
he followed the livery business, after
which he kept books about one year.
He was then Deputy Clerk for three
years. and in 1860 was appointed
notary public. the first one to repre-
sent the county in that capacity.
The same year he was elected Mayor
OF the city, but still held his position
of Deputy Clerk, and was in fnll
charge OF this Office when the Fed
erals took possession OF the place in
1862. Judge Johnson studied Inv
both before and after the war. adj
mltted to the bar In August, 1853.
and continued his practice until 1873,
being for some time IN the office of
Gen. Yell. the noted criminal lawyer.
and afterward "a partner of foi.N.
/ L. Grace for seven years. Aside from
his law practice Judge Johnson was
engaged extensively In therrai estate
business, aud in lSs7 aud ISIS was
Prosecuting Attorney fear the city,
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