John Johnson

1842–1907 (age 65)

Biography

John Johnson (1842–1907) lived into the new century with a lifetime shaped by the resilience of his generation and the community that surrounded him.

His burial at Rock Creek Cemetery invites reflection on the quiet contributions he made for the benefit of friends, neighbors, and family.

Also buried at Rock Creek Cemetery

Abraham Baldwin
1754–1807 (age 53)
Rock Creek Cemetery
U.S. Senator, signer of the U.S. Constitution, and first president of the University of Georgia.
Roscoe Drummond
1902–1983 (age 81)
Rock Creek Cemetery
Journalist and editor known for political commentary.
Lemon G. Hine
1832–1914 (age 82)
Rock Creek Cemetery
Member of the D.C. board of commissioners.
Samuel Billingsley Hill
1875–1958 (age 83)
Rock Creek Cemetery
U.S. representative from Washington and member of the United States Board of Tax Appeals.
Catherine Cate Coblentz
1897–1951 (age 54)
Rock Creek Cemetery
Writer and wife of physicist William Coblentz.
Harry Post Godwin
1857–1900 (age 43)
Rock Creek Cemetery
Chief editor of the National Republican and Washington Star.