Sam E. Johnson Sr. | |
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| Born | Samuel Ealy Johnson November 12, 1838 Wedowee, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | February 25, 1915 (aged 76) Gillespie County, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Johnson Family Cemetery, Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park 30°14′22.98″N 98°36′36.5″W / 30.2397167°N 98.610139°W |
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| Political party | Populist |
| Spouse |
Eliza Bunton (m. 1867) |
| Children | 9, including Sam E. Johnson Jr. |
| Relatives | Johnson family |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company B, 26th Texas Cavalry Regiment |
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Samuel Ealy Johnson Sr. (November 12, 1838 – February 25, 1915) was an American politician, businessman, farmer, rancher, and namesake of Johnson City, Texas.[1][2] He was the grandfather of U.S. president Lyndon B. Johnson.
- ^ "Charters Filed". Austin American. Vol. 39, no. 211. Austin, Texas. July 31, 1908. p. 4. Retrieved January 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Fredericksburg Man Dies". Austin American. Vol. 2, no. 60. Austin, Texas. March 1, 1915. p. 3. Retrieved January 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.