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Trying to find Johnson

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Cheryl

Cheryl Report 28 Oct 2007 03:40

Hi Heidi,

I have also been researching the Franklin expedition as I am told my gggrandfather John Godfrey was a member of the crew of one of the ships, but I don't know which one. I would be interested to know where you found the list of crew members from please as I have only been able to find stories so far. I am also a descendant of a William Johnson who was my grandfather and was a merchant seaman. I have no other info regarding either of them as of yet so would appreciate any help if you can.

Kind regards
Cheryl

Heidi

Heidi Report 6 Aug 2005 09:43

Were your Johnson ancestors crew on John Franklin's ill fated expedition to find the North-west passage? If so I would be interested in any information you may have regarding this. I understand that there was a William Johnson aged 45, and a Thomas Johnson aged 28, both Petty Officers, Thomas was also Boatswain's Mate, and a Charles Johnson aged 28, Able seaman. They were all crew on the H.M.S Terror. I have been told that my great grand mother Frances Ellen Johnson's family, particularly her grand father Philip Johnson, had a connection with the expedition but have yet to find a Philip listed as crew. I would be grateful for any information.