The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-12-26
LIFE OF HONOR, PURITY AND TRUTH
Chancellor w. D. Johnson, of rlcr-
ion, Passes AWAY.


Tuesday night at 10 o'clock. The end
cf his long, useful and honorable life
was peaceful and painless. The mem
bers Of his family were all in attend
ance at his death bed, being prepared
to expect the sad event in view OF
the advanced age of the venerable suf-
ferer and OF the grave symptoms lis
sickness had developed during the
last few days.
Chancellor johnson was in his flth
year, having been born in North Caro-
lima, Sept. 9, 1913. He came OF fine
old Scotch stock, his ancestors on the
maternal side belonging to the promi-
nent Dalrymple family. They follow.
ed the fortunes of the Stuarts, and
when the hopes of the bonnie prince,
were blasted at Culloden some OF
them joined the Scottish contingent
of exiles that sought refuge along the
banks Of the Cape Fear.
Mr.. Johnson was educated at David
son college and at Princeton, and al
ter his graduation located at Bennetts-
Vile. He studied law and was admit
ted to the bar, and was thoroughly
equipped for his life work. His high
character and eminent ability soon
found appreciative recognition at the
hands of discerning electors, by whom
he was sent to the convention that
adopted the ordinance Of secession,
and afterwards chosen State Senator
from Marlboro district. When his
senatorial term expired the legislature
showed its appreciation Of his legal
talents and his moral rectitude lnd in
tegrity by electing him to the chan
Gerry bench, which he occupied With
credit and ever increasing respect
until the Jurisdiction was abolished
in 1865.
About that time Mr.. Johnson re-
moved to Marion and formed a law
partnership with Maj. ]. M. Johnson,
Mr.. J. M. Johnson, a son-in-law OF the
chancellor, being afterwards admit
ted as partner. This firm did an
active and extensive business IN Mar
ion and the adjoining counties, and
was kept up until year or more ago
when the weight Of years and .ncreas-
ing bodily infrmity compelled the
venerable senior member to withdraw
from the practice. In the meantime
the chancellor exhibited the versatile
ty Of his strong genius by carrying
on successfully one Of the largest agri-
cultural enterprises in this section CT
the State. His well known farm at
Denoho was a model Of scientific agri-
culture conducted on a large scale.
He was besides learned authority
on pomology and horticulture. anil his
practical mind comprehended every
detail Of barnyard and stock farm.
A striking proof of the chencell RS
personal integrity, as well IS his
business capacity, Is the fact that for
more than so years past through all
the depression, uncertainty and vlcis.
situde of that period he managed the
affairs of large trust estate iovolv-
ing many thousands Of dollars so
skilfully and faithfully as to avoid
any depletion Of corpus and interest:
and he was but recently discharged
from the trust with the commenia.
ton of fhe court
Chancellor Johnson married In
1861 Miss Sarah Elizabeth Mccall OF
Darlington district. who preceded him
to the grave nearly 25 years ago. The
surviving children are Messrs. n. M.
Johnson and D. Dalrymple Johnson,
and Mrs. ]. w. Johnson Of Marion,
Mrs. s. A Woods Of DARLINGTON and
Mrs. W. Meg. Buck Of Mullins.