Samuel Ealy Johnson Sr.
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For other people named Samuel Johnson, see Samuel Johnson (disambiguation).
Samuel Ealy Johnson Sr. (November 12, 1838 – February 25, 1915) was an American politician, businessman, farmer, rancher, and namesake of Johnson City, Texas.[1][2] He was the grandfather of U.S. president Lyndon B. Johnson.
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Born | Samuel Ealy Johnson (1838-11-12)November 12, 1838 Wedowee, Alabama, U.S. |
Died | February 25, 1915(1915-02-25) (aged 76) Gillespie County, Texas, U.S. |
Resting place | Johnson Family Cemetery, Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park 30°14′22.98″N 98°36′36.5″W |
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Political party | Populist |
Spouse |
Eliza Bunton (m. 1867) |
Children | 9, including Sam E. Johnson Jr. |
Relatives | Johnson family |
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Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | Company B, 26th Texas Cavalry Regiment |
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