Author: Sidney (Sid) Smith Johnson
Alternate names: Sid S. Johnson
Born: April 19, 1840
Died: January 26, 1910
Bio: Born in Choctaw County, Mississippi, on April19, 1840.  Son of D.M. Johnson and Adeline Smith Johnson.  The family moved to Cherokee County, Texas, in 1849, and to Tyler, Texas, in 1854.

On June 9, 1861, enlisted in Tyler into Captain D.Y. Gaines' Company K, of the Third Texas Cavalry, and elected third lieutenant of his company.  After twelve months of service, elected captain, and served the remainder of the Civil War at this rank.

After war, returned to Tyler and was admitted to the bar, practicing law until 1880, when he became involved in the local newspaper.  Married Zelda Smith, daughter of Dr. L.W. and Nancy Smith, on October 15, 1867.  Sidney and Zelda had eight children.

Sidney died January 26, 1910, and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Tyler.