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DARIUS S. JOHNSON
Originally published in 1900 |
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DARIUS S. JOHNSON is of English descent. Forty years ago John P.
Johnson went from New York (where lie was born October 8, 1819) to
Pascack (now Park Ridge in Bergen County) and established a passenger
stage line between Pascack and Closter. This he operated successfully
until the construction of the New York and New Jersey and the West
Shore Railway lines did away with all cross-country stage lines. Mr. Johnson then removed to Closter and established a livery business, which lie
continued until his death, June 7, 1882. He married (1) Ellen de Bann, who
was born May 13, 1822, and died August 18, 1859. He then married (2)
Maria Christopher, born May 22, 1827, died April 4, 1882. Mr. Johnson's
issue of the second generation were Euphemia, Maria, Henry D.B., Margaret (died), Delia, Darius S.. Carrie (dead), George, and Maggie-five by his
first wife and four by his second.
Darius S. Johnson (2) was born May 4, 1863, in Closter, Bergen Coun- ty, where he has always resided, and where he received his education. Leaving school at the age of thirteen, he clerked for two years in a grocery store and then entered his father's livery stable. When eighteen years old he engaged in business for himself, becoming a member of the firm of Taveniere & Johnson, which still continues. Mr. Johnson has achieved success in both business and public affairs. He served one term as Township Collector for Harrington Township and during the past ten years has been Road Commissioner. He is a member of the Dutch Reformed Church and highly respected by all who know him. He married Blanch Pearsall and has two children: Hazel and Martha.
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