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 November 11, 2025 Kentucky Historical Society George W. Johnson Papers KYR-0003-092-0150 Folder 7

George Washington Johnson (Provisional Governor of Kentucky) N001002 1811-05-27 1862-04-08 Categories: People

First governor of the provisional Confederate government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Georgetown, Kentucky, native. Son of William Johnson and Betsy Payne Johnson. Married to Ann Viley Johnson on August 20, 1833. Father of Eliza Woolfolk Johnson, Willa Viley Johnson, Madison Conyers Johnson, Martha Lydia Johnson, Junius Ward Johnson, Warren Viley Johnson, Henry Viley Johnson, and Euclid Lane Johnson. Educated at Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky. Practiced law in Georgetown, Kentucky. Planter in Scott County, Kentucky, and Helena, Arkansas. Member of the Democratic Party. Member of the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Kentucky from Scott County from 1838 to 1840. Owned fourteen enslaved persons in Scott County in 1850. Owned twenty-six enslaved persons in Scott County in 1860. Member of the Southern Rights Party. First provisional Confederate governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky from November 20, 1861, to April 8, 1862. Served as an aide to Confederate General John C. Breckinridge. Served in the 4th Kentucky Infantry Regiment (C.S.A.) as a private from April 6, 1862 to April 8, 1862. Died on April 8, 1862 from wounds sustained at the Battle of Shiloh.

Relationships Social: William P. Adcock (Trimble County, Kentucky, farmer)

Seventh Manuscript Census of the United States (1850), Slave Schedules, Kentucky, Scott County, p. 612. Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Slave Schedules, Kentucky, Scott County, District No. 1, pp. 228A-B. Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky: Confederate Kentucky Volunteers War 1861-65, vol. 1 (Frankfort: Legislature of Kentucky, 1915), 168-69. Lowell H. Harrison, "Johnson, George, W." in The Kentucky Encyclopedia, John E. Kleber, ed. (Lexington: University Press of Kentucky, 1992), 473. Lowell H. Harrison, “George W. Johnson (1861-1862)” in Lowell H. Harrison, Ed., Kentucky’s Governors (Lexington: University Press of Kentucky, 2004), 82-84. Jon L. Wakelyn, Biographical Dictionary of the Confederacy, Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1971, 255. Gabriella [unknown] (Enslaved by George W. Johnson, in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1862.) N00008252 1812? Categories: People

Enslaved by George W. Johnson, in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1862.

Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Slave Schedules, Kentucky, Scott County, District No. 1, p. 31-32. KYR-0003-092-0150. Tom [unknown] (Enslaved by George W. Johnson, in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1862.) N00008253 1843? Categories: People

Enslaved by George W. Johnson in Scott County, Kentucky in 1862.

Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Slave Schedules, Kentucky, Scott County, District No. 1, p. 31-32. KYR-0003-092-0150. Frank Johnson (Enslaved by George W. Johnson, in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1862.) N00008254 1850? Categories: People

Enslaved by George W. Johnson in Scott County, Kentucky in 1862.

Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Slave Schedules, Kentucky, Scott County, District No. 1, p. 31-32. KYR-0003-092-0150. Emily (Enslaved by George W. Johnson, in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1862.) N00008255 1852? Categories: People

Enslaved by George W. Johnson, in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1862.

KYR-0003-092-0150. Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Slave Schedules, Kentucky, Scott County, District No. 1, p. 31-32. Jasper (Enslaved by George W. Johnson, in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1862.) N00008256 1854? Categories: People

Enslaved by George W. Johnson, in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1862.

KYR-0003-092-0150. Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Slave Schedules, Kentucky, Scott County, District No. 1, pp. 31-32. Wallace [Unknown] (Enslaved by George W. Johnson, in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1862.) N00008257 1857? Categories: People

Scott County, Kentucky, resident. Enslaved by George W. Johnson, in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1862.

Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Slave Schedules, Kentucky, Scott County, District No. 1, p. 31-32. KYR-0003-092-0150. Harry [Unknown] (Enslaved by George W. Johnson, in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1862.) N00008258 1859? Categories: People

Enslaved by George W. Johnson, in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1862.

Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Slave Schedules, Kentucky, Scott County, District No. 1, p. 31-32. KYR-0003-092-0150. Mary Ann (Enslaved by George W. Johnson, in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1862.) N00008259 1827? Categories: People

Enslaved by George W. Johnson, in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1862.

KYR-0003-092-0150. Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Slave Schedules, Kentucky, Scott County, District No. 1, p. 31-32. Stephen [Unknown] (Enslaved by George W. Johnson, in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1862.) N00008260 1854? Categories: People

Enslaved by George W. Johnson, in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1862.

Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Slave Schedules, Kentucky, Scott County, District No. 1, p. 31-32. KYR-0003-092-0150. Loyd (Enslaved child, listed on George Washington Johnson estate inventory, Georgetown, Scott County, Kentucky) N00008261 1856? Categories: People

Enslaved by George W. Johnson, in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1862.

KYR-0003-092-0150. Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Slave Schedules, Kentucky, Scott County, District No. 1, p. 31-32. Vincint (Enslaved by George W. Johnson, in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1862.) N00008262 1858? Categories: People

Enslaved by George W. Johnson, in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1862.

KYR-0003-092-0150. Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Slave Schedules, Kentucky, Scott County, District No. 1, p. 31-32. Lewellyn (Enslaved by George W. Johnson, in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1862.) N00008263 1860? Categories: People

Enslaved by George W. Johnson, in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1862.

KYR-0003-092-0150. Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Slave Schedules, Kentucky, Scott County, District No. 1, p. 31-32. Davey (Enslaved by George W. Johnson, in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1862.) N00008264 1802? Categories: People

Enslaved by George W. Johnson, in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1862.

KYR-0003-092-0150. Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Slave Schedules, Kentucky, Scott County, District No. 1, p. 31-32. Arnold [Unknown] (Scott Co, Ky, enslaved by George W. Johnson.) N00008239 1802? Categories: People

Scott County, Kentucky, resident. Enslaved by George W. Johnson, in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1862.

Relationships Slavery: Madison "Matty" Conyers Johnson (Son of George Washington Johnson and Ann Eliza Viley) Slavery: Ann Eliza Viley Johnson (Wife of George Washington Johnson)

Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Slave Schedules, Kentucky, Scott County, District No. 1, p. 31-32. KYR-0003-092-0133. KYR-0003-092-0150. Ben [unknown] (Enslaved by George W. Johnson, in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1862.) N00008265 1847? Categories: People

Enslaved by George W. Johnson in Scott County, Kentucky in 1862.

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Copy of Inventory & Appraisement of G W Johnsons Estate

8 mules sold$700917 bushell of wheat sold6421 Harrow6751 do7151 Horse Cart15501 ox Cart16 -- 1 Buggy & Harness38502 Cutting Boxes4253 Mule Colts107251 Brown Mare48 -- 1 Mule Colt351 Lame horse27501 Saorell Colt 2 years old68501 Brown do do45-1 Iron Grey filly451 Drenner filly 2 years old1051 yearling filly61 -- Yearling Jack300Old Jinney1063 year old Jinney162Jack Colt80Four sows & pigs 211 Stack of hay121 Roller850200 shocks of Corn132 -- $279390

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Amount brought forward$2793901 Yoke of Oxen.765027 acres of hemp1491 Roan Cow & calf22501 spotted Cow & Calf2550Manda Cow1150Mary Dillard Cow25504 yearling Stears.453 do heifers.27751 Bull.151 Spotted Heifer.781 Roan heifer.541 Spotted heifer351 do do40501 Roan Spotted heifer & 1 Red heifer.8050X1 Large Roan heifer.41hogs sold.1501 yearling horn colt601 Red heifer.452 stacks of hayBay honey mare & Bay mare colt90X1 Bay mare.41XOld Grey mare.42XCloud bay colt.35XCracker mare.60XTwo year old Jinney.155X3 Sows & 35 shoats6250Gaily Cow & Calf.30 Amount carried over $429165

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Amount brought over$429165Paid145 sacks- 20 cts eachPaid -- 29-1 set of Stone Mason's tools102 Picks & deggir22 Crow bars & Sledge49 hemp hooks & corn & hay cutter52 Spades & 1 Garden fork.34 Drills & 1 Tamping rod.5x2 Ice hooks1Paid x2 Cross cut SawsPaid -- 41 Chest of Carpenter's tools25Block & tackle & Cable5Iron Urn1Paid XLot of limePaid -- 251 Waggon1001 Stove52 kettles5Morticing Machine101 Whetat Fan52 Shovels17 old plows & 1 bull tongue22 old harrows3Paid x2 old wheels & axletreePaid21 hay rake31 Scalding trough5Paid x1 RollerPaid151 Reaper101 Stede10 Amount carried over $458665

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Amount brought over$4586651 ground hog thresher10x1 ox cart50 -- 3 small casey plows3 -- 3 shovel plows & 1 bull tongue4a lot of hoes & shovel1a lot of Double &11 Grubbing hoe and 1 pulling pole1a lot of A12 cutting boxes23 Lots of Geer929 Sheep1491 hog chain3Paid Sold to cash -- 1 bay horsePaid -- 100Paid x1 old Grey horsePaid -- 52 young cows & calves701 old cow206 hemp brakes10Slaves -viz- Gabriella about 50 years old100Tom " 19 " "800Frank " 13 " "400Emily " 10 " "450Jasper " 8 " "400Wallace " 5 " "250Harry " 3 " "150Mary Ann " 35 " "550Stephen " 8 " "400Loyd " 6 " "200Vincint " 4 " "150 Amount carried over$8871.65

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Amount brought over$887165Slaves -viz- Lewellyn about 2 years old100Old Davey " 60 " "50Old Arnold " 60doBen " 154501 Fine bureau301 Book case25Library 20 volumes10Marble wash-stand Pitcher & bowl7Sewing table32 lamps & 4 candle sticks4Shovel, tongs & andirons1Hat rack5Parlour carpet301 Rug & strip of carpet11 Water stand, can & noggin11 Liquor case51 Safe, millk crocks &c3kitchen furniture51 Side board20 101 fine Sideboard201 Lounge & matrass613 chairs4Table ware, china, glass & castor35Dining room carpet4Paid x2 Divans Chair & what notPaid -- 201 Dining table2Coffee Mill & bell1 Amount carried over $970365

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Amount brought over$9703651 Walnut bureau81 Mantle clock10Washstand bowl & pitcher3Wardrobe62 bedsteads beds & bed clothing2510 chairs102 ottomans51 Marble top table & looking glass10Small table, bowl & pitcher1Trundle bed & bedding51 Rug4Fine parlour carpet damaged201 Sewing Machine203 pair of Andirons150Paid xa yoke of oxen751 Carriage & harness100Silver ware, viz, 48 spoons, 24 forks, 3 tumblers 1 soup spoon 3 plated spoons115 $1012215