SECOND GENERATION

2. Lydia Ann Sedgewick ⁽¹⁾ was born on Jul 29 1841 in Tenn.. ⁽²⁾ She died on May 27 1907. ⁽³⁾ [Brøderbund Family Archive #317, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1850, Date of Import: Apr 3, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.317.1.28716.156]

Individual: Sedgewick, Lydia
County/State: Dallas Co., MO
Location: Being 26th Dist
Page #: 341
Year: 1850
Father could be Mordecai Cofer per copy of page from " Lyons Legion-24th Missouri Infantry " by Randle Houp at Wilson Creek Battlefield library near Springfield, Missouri. Received from Gary Swift . There was a James O. Attebberry who signed an affidavit for Lydia when she applied for James' pension. He swore that he lived in Elkland, Webster County and that he had known James Johnston for 32 years and he knew him to be a stout able bodyed man before his enlistment. He saw him July, 1865 and knew him to be suffering with diarrhea and piles. They worked together on the farm and teamed together, and they were together for a period of 2 weeksat a time and slept in the same bed together and he complained of his back and the piles and the diarrhea constantly. He visited him frequently while he was sick a bed and he furthered stated that he was not able to perform no more than 1/4 time since his discharge. There was a James O. Atteberry in Webster County in 1870 Washington Twp Aug 15 -Aug 21 1870
Sardis B. Fisher

067-069 1000-1000 Farmer

Atteberry, James O. 35 m TN
Nancy M. 34 f TN kh
Allan M. 14 m MO fg
Hesona ?? 11 f MO ah
John W. 9 m MO
Charles W. 4 m MO
Sarah J. 2 f MO
Atteberry, Joan 68 f MO



* Note: Randall Houp is probably wrong about Lydia Ann being the daughter of Mordecea Cofer as he was wrong on other sources.

1890 Special Census Dallas County, Missouri Benton Twp

(Johnston) Lyddia Ann wid of Johnston, James
B 24 MO Inf Apr 1861-Jun 1863
I 16 MO Inf Nov 1, 1863-Jun 30, 1865
blind, piles
died 1881

1900 Dallas County Federal Census, Benton Twp

June 8,1900 Enumerated by Rolo Harrell


55-55

Johnston, Lyda A. head w f July 1841 58 wd 13 9
Tn VT TN yes yes yes

Nancy A. dau w f Aug 1880 19 s
MO VT TN yes yes yes

She was married to James Johnston on Jun 14 1860 in Webster County, Missouri.⁽⁴⁾ James Johnston⁽¹⁾ was born on Oct 28 1838 in Maries County , Mo..⁽⁵⁾ He # 6 on Dec 8 1862 in Disability Discharged.⁽⁵⁾ He died on Oct 31 1881 in Webester County, Missouri. ^{(6)(2) (7)(8)} He was buried in Cofer Cemetery, Jackson Twp, Webster County, Missouri. ⁽⁶⁾ He # 1 in Ht 5'9".⁽⁵⁾ He # 2 in Complexion- fair.⁽⁵⁾ He # 3 in eyes- grey.⁽⁵⁾ He #4 in Hair- brown. ⁽⁵⁾ He was a in Farmer. ⁽⁵⁾ He #5 in Rank- private.⁽⁵⁾ He # 7 in Age of enlistment- 23 years.⁽⁵⁾ from " Lyons Legion - 24th Missouri Infantry " by Randall Houp at Wilson Creek Battlefield Library , Springfield, Missouri received from Gary Swift. " Company " B " Johnston, James Born 28 October 1838 in Missouri, a son of John and Mary Johnston. He married , Lydia Ann Cofer. She was born circa 1842 in Tennessee, a daughter of Mordecai Cofer. They had 8 children, all born in Missouri ; Mary J., born circa 1861 ; Amanda, born circa 1863; Sarah, born circa 1866; John, born circa 1868; Arbell, born circa 1870; Isaac, born circa 1872; Infant, born 4 August 1874; Shilo, born circa 1875; and Alice, born circa 1879. In occupation he was a farmer. He resided as follows; 1860 in Webster County, Missouri; in 1870 in Jackson Township, Webster County, Missouri; in 1880 in Washington Township, Webster County, Missouri. His widow resided in 1890 in Benton Township, Dallas County, Missouri. He died 31 October 1881, most likely in Webster County, Missouri. He was buried in the Cofer Cemetery, Jackson Township, Webster County, Missouri. Service: Enlisted into Company " B " the 16 March 1862 in Springfield, Missouri. Rank: Private. Height: 5'9"; Hair: Brown; Eyes: grey; Complexion: fair. Not mustered. Discharged: 22 December 1862 in St. Louis, Missouri by surgeon's certificate. He then served in Company " I " of the 16th Missouri Cavalry from 1 November 1863 until the 30 June 1865." I have been unable to find as of Nov. 11, 1999 any thing on Lydia Ann " Cofer " Our records show ( per marriage certificate ) James Johnston and Lydia Ann Sedgewick. Marriage date june 14, 1860, also James was buried in Cofer Cemetery Jackson Twp. , Webster County, Missouri w/ Nellie and Dellie twins born August 4, 1874 died August 18, 1874, and John Johns(t)on , James' father.

1850 Dallas County, Missouri Federal Census

444-448
Stepp, Gatson 30 M KY farmer
Eda 31 F KY
William 12 M IN attended school
John 10 M IN "
James 8 M IN
Lucinda 2 F MO

446-450 400 farmer

Johnson, James 44 KY
Lucinda 39 KY
Reaves, Solomon 17 IL farmer
William 13 MO
Swift, Lucinda 3 MO

448-452 farmer

Sedgewick, William H. 32 VT
Mary 31 KY
Lydia 9 TN
Varney 8 TN
John 3 MO

1860 Webster County, Missouri Federal Census Washington Twp

73-73

James M. Johnston 55 M farmer 2600-1230 KY
Mary 40 F TN
L A Sedgewick 19 F TN
Varney A. 17 M TN
John G. 10 M MO
William B. 9 M MO
Lucinda A. Swift 10 F MO

74-74

John Johnston 50 M farmer -310 KY
Mary 45 F KY
James 20 M MO
Mirrinda C. ? 17 F MO
Parris A. 15 M MO
Terrisa A. 13 F MO
Amy A. 8 F MO
Mary (E. P.) ? 4 F MO


1870 Webster County, Missouri Federal Census Washington Twp

060-062 2000-500 farmer

Johnston, James M. 65 M can't read or write KY
Mary 53 F " kh KY
Swift, Lucinda A. 23 F " fg MO

from Webster County Will Book

" Will of James M. Johnston 16 Sept 1876
My wife Mary Johnston
William G. Davis, Exe.
Witnesses : Charles Davis and Solomon T. Reaves 19 Nov 1878

061-063 ------ ------ farmer
Sedgwick, John G. 22 M MO
Anna L. 23 F kh MO
William R. 4 M MO
Cora Bell 2 F MO
Morgan, Mary A. 22 F hwk MO
Albert 2 M MO
Martha J. 6/12 F MO

062-064 -250 farmer

Sedgwick, William B. 19 M MO
Celia 23 F kh MO
Mary M. 2 F MO

067-069 1000-1000 farmer
Atteberry, James O. 35 M TN
Nancy M. 34 F TN kh
Allen M. 14 M MO fg
Hesona ? 11 F MO ah
John W. 9 M MO
Charles W. 4 M MO
Sarah J. 2 F MO
Atteberry, Joan 68 F MO

071-073 2000-600 farmer
Reaves, Solomon 37 M IL
Margaret 38 F TN kh
Nancy E. 17 F MO ah
William J. 15 M MO fg
Amanda L. 7 F MO
James M. 6 M MO
Hassie ? 3 F MO
Margret Dec 1869 6/12 F MO



1870 Dallas County, Missouri Federal Census Jackson Twp.

180-178 500-175 keepinghouse

Stepp, Eady 53 KY
James B. 25 farm labor MO
Sarah A. 23 MO
Mary E. 1 MO

181-179 farm laborer

Elgin, James M. 26 MO
Mary J. 18 MO
Lurena 1 MO

185-183 -450 farmer

Johnston, John 60 KY
Mary 55 KY
Price C. (farmer) 23 MO
Teresa A. 21 MO
Stepp, Mary J. 26 MO
Eady C. 12 MO
Powell, Mary E. 13 MO



1870 Dallas County , Jackson twp po Buffalo, Missouri

# 229-227

Johnston, James 30 M W Farmer -400 MO
Lydia A. 28 F W Kh TN
Mary J. 9 F W At home MO
Amanda 7 F W At home MO
Sarah A. 4 F W At home MO
John M. 3 M W At home MO
Marinda 3/12 F W At home Mo

1880 Webster County , Missouri Federal Census Washington Twp

69-70
Arterbury/Atteberry, James 45 TN TN TN
Nancy kh wife 44 TN TN TN
John son 17 MO TN TN
Charles son 14 MO TN TN
Sarah dau 12 MO TN TN
Allice dau 5 MO TN TN

70-71
Aterbury, Allen 24 MO TN TN
Docia 21 wife TN TN TN
Franklin 2 son MO TN TN ?
Geroge 9/12 son MO TN TN ?

77-78
Reaves, Solomon fmr 47 IL TN TN
Margarett kh 48 wife TN TN TN
Abraham 20 son MO TN TN ?
Manda 17 dau MO TN TN ?
James 15 son MO TN TN ?
Hapsey ? 13 dau MO TN TN ?
Margarett 11 dau MO TN TN ?
Salsman 7 son MO TN TN ?


Webster County, Missouri 1880 Federal Census
Washington Twp Jun 1-? Enumerated by J.B. Davis

136-137
West, John R fmr 27 TN TN TN
Jane kh 19 MO TN TN
Everet 1 dau? MO TN TN


138-139
Johnston, John 70 KY KY KY
Mary 67 KY KY KY
Parice 35 MO KY KY

139-140
Johnston, James fmr 40 MO IN IN
Ann wif kh 38 TN TN TN
Sarah dau 14 MO MO TN
John son 12 MO MO TN
Arbell dau 10 MO MO TN
Isaac son 8 MO MO TN
Shilo son 5 MO MO TN
Allice dau 1 MO MO MO
Johnston, Mary mil wid 63 TN TN TN

1890 Special Census Dallas County, Missouri Benton Twp.
(Johnston) Lyddia Ann wid of Johnston, James
B 24 MO Inf Apr 1861-Jun 1863
I 16 MO Inf Nov 1,1863-Jun 30, 1865
blind, piles
died 10 1881



1900 Dallas County, Missouri Federal Census, Benton Twp

55-55 Johnston, Lyda A. head w f July 1841 58 13 9
TN VT TN can read and write
Nancy A. dau w f Aug 1880 19 s
MO VT TN can read and write Lydia Ann Sedgewick and James Johnston had the following children:

+6 i. Mary Jane Johnston.
7 ii. Amanda L. Johnston⁽¹⁾ was born on Aug 8 1862 in Missouri. She died UNKNOWN.
8 iii. William E. Johnston⁽¹⁾ was born on Apr 10 1864 in Missouri. He died on Feb 2 1865 in Missouri.
+9 iv. Sarah A. Johnston.
+10 v. John Monroe Johnston.
11 vi. Marinda A. ( Arbell ) Johnston⁽¹⁾ was born on Feb 22 1870 in Missouri. She died UNKNOWN.
12 vii. Isaac B. Johnston⁽¹⁾ was born on Feb 25 1872 in Missouri. He died UNKNOWN. He resided in Lived in Sallisaw, Oklahoma.
13 viii. Dellie Johnston⁽¹⁾ was born on Aug 4 1874 in Missouri. She died on Aug 18 1874 in Missouri. She was buried in Cofer Cemetery, Jackson Twp, Webster County, Missouri. ⁽⁶⁾
14 ix. Nellie Johnston⁽¹⁾ was born on Aug 4 1874 in Missouri. She died on Aug 18 1874 in Missouri. She was buried in Cofer Cemetery, Jackson Twp, Webster County, Missouri. ⁽⁶⁾
15 x. Aratus S. ( Shilo ) Johnston⁽¹⁾ was born on Oct 2 1876 in Missouri. He died UNKNOWN.
+16 xi. Alice F. Johnston.
17 xii. Nancy A.Johnston⁽¹⁾ was born on Aug 18 1880 in Missouri. She died UNKNOWN.
18 xiii. Celia Johnston⁽¹⁾ was born on Apr 10 1881 in Missouri. She died UNKNOWN.