Steven Johnson

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Full Name
Steven Johnson
Victim Profile
Steven Johnson
Sidney Johnson
Name Variations
Johnston
Biography
On June 6, 1887, Steven Johnson, age 37, was lynched in Blocton, 30 miles away from Birmingham by a mob of over a 100 white men. Johnson was accused of attempted assault on Mrs. Crawford. He chased her around her yard as well as went into her house. She was able to get away, however injured and cried for help. Johnston was identified by Mrs. Crawford and he was immediately taken to the woods. He was lynched and shot without a second of prayer or even a confession. Johnston was left out in the woods overnight. The white men were not going to bury him and the black community were too afraid to retrieve his body.
Documented or Attempted
Documented
Birth Date
Circa 1850
County of Birth; County of Death
N/A; Tuscaloosa County
Death Date
June 6, 1887
Age at Death
37
Race
Black
Sex
Male
Case Number
071887
Identified by:
CDSE
Spouse or Partner
Martha Johnson
Child
John C. Johnson, Minnie Johnson, Nancy Johnson, Matilda Johnson
All other relatives
Maggie D. Johnson, Curley Johnson, John Boyd, Henry Boyd, Howard Boyd, Honston Boyd, Nancy Boyd, S.N. Ferguson, Horla Ferguson, Jinnie Ferguson, James M Romehay, Lexis Kornegay, Fanie Johnson
Occupation
Farmer
Head of Household and Literacy Status
Yes; No