Johnson, Alexander H., approximately 1847-1930

Narragansett Indian, adopted by prominent black attorney William Henry Johnson, of New Bedford, Mass.; served as drummer boy with 54th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers during the Civil War; later lived in Worcester, Mass., where was active in the G.A.R., Col. George H. Ward Post No. 10 and taught drums.

From the description of Alexander H. Johnson family collection, 1897-1997 (bulk 1990-1997). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70958498

Drummer boy with 54th Massachusetts Volunteers during the Civil War, later taught drums and was active in the G.A.R., Col. George H. Ward Post No. 10, where Johnson attained the rank of major; of Worcester, Mass.

From the description of Major Alexander H. Johnson papers, 1861-1865. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70958172

Drummer boy with 54th Massachusetts Volunteers during the Civil War, later taught drums and was active in the G.A.R., Col. George H. Ward Post No. 10 where he attained rank of major; of Worcester, Mass.; of African American and Native-American (Narragansett) ancestry; raised by family of black attorney William Henry Johnson of New Bedford, Mass.; at age 14 enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving aboard the frigate Sabine for about 8 months before joining the Massachusetts Volunteers.

From the description of Papers, 1777-1996 (bulk 1865-1930). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70958284