Sir Henry Allen Johnson 2nd Bart.

26th Dec 1785 - 1860

Claimant or beneficiary

Biography

Sir Henry Allen Johnson 2nd bart (1785-1860), son of General Sir Henry Johnson (1748-1835) and Rebecca (died 1823), daughter of David Franks of Philadelphia and sister of John Franks of Isleworth.

  1. Both Sir Henry Allen Johnson's father and his fourth son appear (as soldiers) in the ODNB. Of Sir Henry Allen Johnson himself it is reported in his son's ODNB entry that 'a student of Christ Church, Oxford, [he] was tutor there to the prince of Orange, and, having received a commission in the 81st regiment, accompanied him as aide-de-camp to the Peninsula, where he served with Wellington.' Sir Henry Allen Johnson matriculated Christ Churrch Oxford February 1804 aged 18.

Sources

  1. H.M. Chichester, rev. A.F. Blackstock 'Johnson, Sir Henry, first baronet (1748-1835), army officer'; R.H. Vetch, rev. James Falkner 'Johnson, Sir Edwin Beaumont (1825-1893), army officer', ODNB online; Ancestry.com, Oxford University Alumni, 1500-1886 [database online].

Further Information

Absentee?
British/Irish
Name in compensation records
Sir H. A. Johnson Bart.
Spouse
Charlotte Elizabeth Philipse (d. 1883) of Philadelphia
Children
At least 4 sons, including Sir Edwin Beaumont Johnson
University
Oxford (Christ Church) [1804-1807 ]
Occupation
Soldier

Associated Claims (1)

£6,379 12s 5d
Awardee