by Karen Yvonne Hamilton, 2025
Rebecca Elizabeth JOHNSON was born on March 27, 1887, in Clearwater, Florida, to Mellisa Emaline Holland (1862-1930 b. Georgia) and Gilbert Henry Johnson (1857-1934 b. Bahamas)
SIBLINGS
- Annie was born in 1881.
- Albert Franklin was born on January 16, 1882.
- Sarah Elizabeth was born on September 17, 1889.
- Gilbert was born on November 22, 1890.
- Chris J was born in 1894.
- Joseph Christopher was born on June 11, 1897.
MARRIAGE
Rebecca Elizabeth JOHNSON married Eugene Joseph HAMILTON in Lee, Florida, on February 8, 1903, when she was 15 years old.
CHILDREN
- William Joseph was born on March 5, 1904.
- Nellie Mary was born on November 20, 1905.
- Ellen Cathleen was born on April 2, 1908.
- Rosalie M. was born on May 10, 1911.
- Eugene Joseph ‘Josie’ was born on November 12, 1913.
- Ethel Madelyn was born on August 23, 1914.
- Irene Elizabeth was born on May 21, 1917.
- Roy Philip was born on January 21, 1921.
- Eugene Mervin was born on May 4, 1923.
RESIDENCES
In 1910-1920, Rebecca and Gene lived on Wood Key in the Florida Everglades. Her parents lived nearby.
In 1923, the family had an address at 1419 Catherine St in Key West.
In 1930-1940, Rebecca and Gene lived on Wood Key in the Florida Everglades.
Rebecca Elizabeth JOHNSON died on April 11, 1947, in Everglades City, Florida, when she was 60 years old. Fort Myers Cemetery in Lee County, Florida. Plot 2nd North Addition, K6-30.
SOURCES
1910 United States Federal Census; 1920 United States Federal Census; 1930 United States Federal Census; 1940 United States Federal Census; Florida, County Marriage Records, 1823-1982; Fort Myers News-Press Obituary 12 Apr 1947
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