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Guide to the Johnson Family Papers
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Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator | Johnson family | |
| Title | Johnson Family Papers, | |
| Dates: | 1922 | |
| Abstract: | Johnson Family Papers. | |
| Extent: | 1 folder, .5 cubic feet | |
| Identification: | J-14 | |
| Location: | The material is located in the Archives at Queens Library. The regular sized box number designates the regular sized box location. The location for oversized boxes is listed in the Manuscripts Shelf Location Register. Boxes containing photographic prints and negatives are listed in the Image Collections Location Register. | |
Historical/Biographical Note
The Johnson Family Papers (1 folder, 1922) consists of the genealogy of the Johnson Family of Queens New York. The family originated in Italy and migrated to France as early as 1505. The family consists of Rapelyes from the children of Victor Antonie Janssen. William Rapelye was the first member of the family to migrate to the United States. William Rapelye’s brother Joris/George Janssen de Rapelye founded Brooklyn in 1631. Joris/George’s daughter Sarah was the first white child born on Long Island on June 9, 1625. Antonie Janssen Van Salers founded Gravesend in 1631. Extended Family members took residence in other parts of Long Island such as Oyster Bay. Family member Barent Johnson participated in the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Long Island and died from a wound in the hip.
John Oscar Johnson was married to Freda Johnson and wrote his last will and testament witnessed on October 9, 1922.
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Scope and Content Note
The Johnson Family Papers (1 folder, 1922) highlight the genealogy for the Johnson Family that resided in Queens New York. The collection includes:
Genealogy of the Johnson Family by Rev. William Lupton Johnson.
Will and testament of John Oscar Johnson.
Document with the marriage of Martin L. Johnson; the death of John Johnson; the death of Anna Maria Johnson.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Published citations should take the following form:
Creator of item, date of item (if known), identification of item, if a photograph its control number. Johnson Family Papers, Archives at Queens Library, Queens Borough Public Library.
Provenance
The provenance of this collection is unknown.
Access Restrictions
Open for research without restrictions. Manuscripts are only available in the Archives at Queens Library, please call (718) 990-0770 for hours. Manuscript users will be required to complete the division's Manuscript Usage Form and deposit their photograph identification or Queens Borough Public Library card with a staff member. The identification will be returned to the user after she/he has returned the material. Manuscript users will deposit all their personal items behind the reference desk. Manuscript users must use the division's loose sheets of paper for note taking. To reiterate, no pen of any type is permitted. Paper and a pencil are available upon request. Manuscript users may be required to use special handling procedures depending on the conditions of the material.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the:
- Archives at Queens Library
- Queens Borough Public Library
- 89-11 Merrick Boulevard
- Jamaica, NY 11432
- Phone: (718) 990-0770
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Access Points
Subject Names:
- Johnson, John Oscar
- Johnson, William Lupton, 1800-1870
Subject Family Names:
- Johnson family
- Rapelye family
Subject Places:
- Queens (New York, N.Y.)
Document Types:
- family papers
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Inventory
[The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.]
