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MRS. ANN B. JOHNSON, The many friends of Mrs. Ann B., wife of ex-sheriff Samuel Johnson, will learn of that lady's death with profound sorrow and regret. The sad event occurred Friday evening at 7:15 o'clock at the home of her son-in-law, George P. Miller, Esq., on North Third street, and while it was not wholly unexpected, came as a shock to those who had hoped for her recovery. Mrs. Johnson had been in poor health all winter, but several weeks ago her condition improved greatly, and it was hoped that the change for the better would be permanent. Last Friday week, however, she was taken with a sudden illness, and since that time gradually succumbed to the inevitable. Mrs. Johnson was a daughter of Samuel and Lydia Smith, who were among the early settlers of Smithfield township and founders of the town of Smithfield. She was born in that town February 9, 1823, consequently was 76 years of age at her death. In 1842 she was married to Dr. David Berry, who died two years later, leaving her without issue. On January 3, 1860, she became the wife of Samuel Johnson. When Mr. Johnson was elected Sheriff of Jefferson county in 1874, the family moved to Steubenville where they have since resided. She is survived by her husband and four children: William R., of New York City; Charles, of Pittsburgh; Mary, wife of George P. Miller and Anna, whife of James McKee of this city. One sister, Mrs. Uriah Wood, of San Jose, California and two brothers, William of Illinois and George of Iowa are also living. Deceased was raised a Quaker, but soon after her marriage to Mr. Johnson became a member of the Presbyterian Church of Smithfield. On taking up her residence in Steubenville she transferred her membership tot he First Presbyterian Church, of which organization she has been a consistent and devout member for twenty-five years. Mrs. Johnson was a most estimable woman in all respects; a devoted wife and mother, a true friend and a Christian in the truest sense of the term, and her death will be sincerely mourned by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. The Steubenville Herald Star, Saturday, April 15, 1899  Return to the Obituary Index
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