John Johnston's will stipulated that two enslaved people "of suitable ages" with his grandsosns, John and John, "be delivered to their parents in trust" as soon as his wife could conveniently do so. John and John are said to be William's son and Elizabeth's son.
John Johnston's will stipulated that two enslaved people "of suitable ages" with his grandsons, John and John, "be delivered to their parents in trust" as soon as his wife could conveniently do so. John and John are said to be William's son and Elizabeth's son.
Listed in the Death Register as the father of Charles and the informant of Charles' death. Note that Charles is listed as "White/Slave," and his mother's name is Harriet.
In Common Law Book E, it is stated that Joe was helped by George Kern to escape his enslaver. He was listed alongside Wilson and Julius, who were also helped by Kern to escape their enslavers.