William H. Johnson
Deceased Person
– 1864
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Who was William H. Johnson?
William Henry Johnson, was a free African American, and the personal valet of Abraham Lincoln. Having first met Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois, he accompanied the President-Elect to Washington, D.C.. Once there, he was employed in various jobs, part-time as President's valet and barber, and as a messenger for the Treasury Department at $600 per year.
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- Also known as
- William Johnson
- Died
- Jan 1, 1864
Washington, D.C. - Resting place
- Arlington National Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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