Biographical Sketch of W. P. Johnson, Lafayette County, Missouri

>From "History of Lafayette County, Mo., carefully written and compiled
from the most authentic official and private sources" St. Louis, Mo.
Historical Company, 1881.
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W. P. Johnson, dentist, P. O. Odessa.  Is a native of Wheeling, West
Virginia; was born March 1, 1845.  Was educated at Wheeling.  October
1, 1861, he enlisted in the Sixth West Virginia Infantry, of C. S. A.,
under Col. Wilkerson.  He enlisted as private, and when mustered out,
June 10, 1865, bore the rank of first lieutenant.  Engaged in the
battles of Laurel Hill, Winchester, Woodstock, Bulltown, and Rumney.
He began the practice of dentistry, at Columbus, Indiana, in 1870.  He
remained here for six years, and then went to Olney, Illinois, where 
he resided for one year; going from there to Holden, Missouri, contin-
uing his practice.  In 1878, he came to Odessa, where he has since
resided, engaged in a lucrative practice of his profession.  October
14, 1880, he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Varner, of this 
county, a very intelligent and estimable lady.  Dr. Johnson is a 
member of Knights of Pythias, and a whole-souled, genial gentleman.

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