Biography of Rev. Henry Johnson, page 16, Atlas of DeKalb County, Indiana, J. 
H. Beers & Co., Chicago, Ill., 1880

Rev. Henry Johnson, clergyman, Auburn, Ind.; is a son of John J. Johnson and 
Matilda Webb; was born at Naples, Ontario County, N.Y., June 13, 1848. In June, 
1872, Mr. Johnson graduated at Hanover College, Hanover, Ind., and in April, 
1875, graduated at Auburn, and assumed the arduous duties of Pastor of the 
Presbyterian Church. On the 13th day of July, 1876, he was united in marriage to 
Miss Ciddy A. Hare, daughter of the late C. S. Hare, Esq., of Auburn, Ind. The 
fruits of this union are two children-Emma M. and Edgar Hare Johnson.  During 
Mr. Johnson’s pastorate here, the handsome, spacious brick edifice has been 
erected. We quote his words: “The ladies of my congregation are to be 
commended for their zeal in the erection of the new church. They raised nearly 
$2000, by means of sociables and festivals.”  Mr. Johnson has entered upon the 
sixth year of his ministry in this city, during which time 150 members have been 
added to his congregation. He is a hard and earnest laborer in the vineyard, and 
has won the universal esteem and respect of all who have been privileged with an 
acquaintance with him.



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