R. B. Johnson
R. B. Johnson, physician, Ravenna, is a native of Stark County, Ohio, born November 14, 1839. His grandfather, Joseph Johnson, was a pioneer of Stark County, settling in the woods in 1822, and clearing a farm where he passed the remainder of his years. John Johnson, the father of our subject, who was born in Fayette County, Penn., in 1815, married Esther Holloway and resides on the farm where he first settled. Oi their children, three are now living: R. B., Nathan W. and Sarah, wife of Isaac Scott, of Kosciusko County, Ind. Our subject was brought up on a farm and received the advantages of a common school education, attending also the high school of Alliance, Ohio. He taught school for four successive winters, commencing when nineteen years old. He studied medicine in the office of Dr. J. G. Heaton (deceased), in Alliance, and graduated at the Cleveland Homoeopathic College in 1869. The same year he began practice in Ravenna, where he has since remained. He was married, in Washington County, Penn., in November, 1861, to Elizabeth Lilley, by whom he had six children, three now living: Nellie L., Thaddeus L. and George D. The Doctor has won popularity both as a physician and as a citizen, and has given successful advancement to Charles D. Painter, of Alliance, and M. G. McBride, of Ravenna, both of whom are practicing physicians. He united with the Disciples Church in 1860, and has held some official position for the last fifteen years, and is now an Elder in said church. He is an honored member of the I. O. O. F.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885