Marriage and Family
Johnson married Sarah Smith in 1836, with whom he had six children. Three survived to adulthood. Sarah died in 1862, during the American Civil War.
The next year, Johnson at the age of 49 married her younger sister, Laura Smith. They had no children.
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Famous quotes containing the words marriage and/or family:
“Divorce is probably of nearly the same date as marriage. I believe, however, that marriage is some weeks the more ancient.”
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