Welcome From the General de Lafayette Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution

Welcome From the General de Lafayette Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution
On behalf of the General de Lafayette Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, welcome to this blog, "Road to Freedom Through Greater Lafayette." We have attempted to post brief biographical sketches of many of the men and women who were involved in Abolitionist activities in the Greater Lafayette, Indiana, area during the mid-19th century. We hope that it inspires further research into their lives and activities, because we believe the history in our community is worthy of national, state, and local recognition. Please forgive any imperfections. While we are lovers of history, we aren't degreed historians. We will always accept correction and learn from others who have studied history longer than we have. If you see an error, or if you would like to contribute information or photographs, please contact us at generaldelafayette@gmail.com. This website is a work-in-progress, and we will be adding to it, so please check back frequently.

Reverend Samuel Johnson's Brother Delivered Funeral Oration for George Washington

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Rev. William L. Johnson

It seems the sons of Rev. John Barent Johnson were destined to become clergymen.  William L. Johnson, brother of Samuel Johnson, formerly of Lafayette, Indiana, followed in his father’s footsetps as rector of the old “Two Steeple Church” of Albany in 1799.  Here is an exerpt from Find-A-Grave:

Son of Elizabeth Lupton (Dec 23, 1777-Mar 31,1833) and Rev. John Barent Johnson (1769-1803), rector of the old “Two Steeple Church” of Albany in 1799, who delivered the funeral oration for George Washington, before the New York Legislature.  Both of his parents died when he was a child, so he was raised by Peter Roosevelt and his wife in New York City.  Peter Roosevent was a half-brother of his mother.  Graduated from Columbia College in 1819. Graduated from the General Theological Seminary in 1822.  Ordained deacon in 1822, ordained priest in 1824 or 1825.  Rector of St. Michael’s Church in Trenton, NJ in 1823.  Rector of Grace Church in Jamaica, NY from February 1830 until his death, August 4, 1870.  He married on November 13, 1823, Mary Elizabeth Whitlock, daughter of Rev. Henry Whitlock, Rector of Trinity Church, New Haven, Ct., and Eulalia Bartram.  They had ten children, only three of which were surviving in 1887.  Father of Theodore Polhemus Johnson (d. Nov 15, 1906).

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