On 11 Feb 1900 when Myrtle Maud was 18, she first married
Henry Verne Johnson, son of
Charles Johnson (ca 1840-) &
Hannah (ca 1852-), in Fremont, Newaygo County, Michigan.
Born ca 1878 in Michigan. Henry Verne died in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington on 3 Nov 1950. They were divorced in 1920.
Does this census record belong to Henry?
1880 Federal Census. Brooks Township, Newaygo County, Michigan
Roll 598, page 398C
Village of Newaygo
Charles Johnson, 40, husband, works in sawmill
Anna Johnson, 28, wife, keeps house
Frank Johnson, 3, son
Henry Johnson, 1 year 6 months, son
Gustaf Johnson, 22, boarder, single, works in sawmill
Charles Grawn, 19, boarder, single, works in sawmill
Gustaf Nelson, 26, boarder, single, works in sawmill
There were several families from Sweden listed on the census page working in the sawmill. All their children were listed as being born in Sweden, indiscrimantly.
1910 Federal Census. Cullum Precinct, Skagit County, Washington
Roll 1667, page 6B
Main Street, Town of Concrete
Henry Johnson, head, 28, m1. 9 years, machinist, cement plant
Myrtle Johnson, wife, 24, m1. 9 years, 2 children, both living
Ariel R. Johnson, daughter, 8
Shirly S. Johnson, son, 6
Gladys F. Race, sister-in-law, 19, single
All were born in Michigan as were their parents.
1920 Federal Census. City of Sandpoint, Bonner County, Idaho
Roll T625_289; Page: 20A
The Henry V. Johnson family lived at 813 Pine Street in Sand Point. He is 39 and works as a plumber in a repair store. Mytle M. is 35 and was a clerk in a millinery store. Ariel is 18, and Shirley S is 16 and works as a laborer. They own their home.
1930 Spokane City Directory
Henry V (Alice) Johnson, plmbr H B DeLong Co, hW914 3d av apt 5
In 1940 Henry was living with his daugher Ariel Kronenberg’s family in Spokane.
Washington Death Index
Henry Verne Johnson, d. 3 Nov 1950 in Spokane, Spokane County, age 72.