JOHNSON, Michael Duane

Birth Name JOHNSON, Michael Duane
Gender male

Narrative

George Edward FREENEY Jr. has a personal connection to the renowned African American sprinter Michael Duane JOHNSON, having grown up running track alongside him. Both athletes competed in the Texas State Track Meet in 1986 and later pursued collegiate track careers at the University of Arkansas Razorbacks and Baylor University Bears. During their shared experiences, George remembers Michael facing teasing about his running style, as he emerged on the scene relatively late. Additionally, George has vivid memories of epic races between Michael and his teammate Rody Haley, who held the title of the fastest 400-meter runner in the world during the years 1986-87.

Relation to the center person (DNA Devereaux FREENEY, George Edward Jr.) : fourth cousin

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father JOHNSON, Paul Lawrence Sr.
Mother GRANT, Ruby Jewel Johnson
         JOHNSON, Michael Duane

Associations

Person Relationship Notes Sources
DEVEREAUX, Scott E-Z6018-Scott
Association Note

[E-Z6018] Scott DEVEREAUX: Enslaved Generation 2

Enslaved Descendant Genetic Citation:
Based on extant genealogy documentation, family recall, Scott DEVEREAUX was born enslaved in Wrightsboro, Georgia, USA in 1792. He settled in the Republic of Texas with his owner in 1842. He died a free man in Camden, Rusk County, Texas some time after 1867.

George Edward FREENEY Jr's 23andMe DNA test results indicate that Scott DEVEREAUX, enslaved by Charles DEVEREAUX I, John William DEVEREUX, Julen Sidney DEVEREUX, and Sara Devereux Garrison LANDRUM is George Edward FREENEY Jr's 4th Great-grandfather. Based on George's tested Paternal Haplogroup, they share an uncommon African American paternal Haplogroup: E-Z6018.

ThruLineage:
Daniel DEVEREAUX, Arthur "Art" FREENY, and Randle DEVEREAUX are the sons of Scott DEVEREAUX and Tabby Devereaux _____.
DEVEREAUX, Daniel E-Z6018-Daniel
Association Note

[E-Z6018] Daniel DEVEREAUX: Enslaved Generation 3

Enslaved Descendant Genetic Citation:
Daniel DEVEREAUX was the son of Scott DEVEREAUX. He was born enslaved, and owned by John William DEVEREUX, Julen Sidney DEVEREUX Sr, and Sara Devereux Garrison LANDRUM is George Edward FREENEY Jr's 3rd Great-grandfather, and they share Scott DEVEREAUX's enslaved African American paternal Haplogroup: E-Z6018.

ThruLineage:
Daniel DEVEREAUX is the father of Aaron FREENEY, Arthur "Art" FREENY, Randle DEVEREAUX, ...
Daniel DEVEREAUX is George Edward FREENEY Jr's biological 3rd Great-Grandfather.
Katy Devereaux Freeny BRADLEY is George Edward FREENEY Jr 's biological 3rd Great-Grandmother.
DNA Devereaux FREENEY, Robert Sr. E-Z6018-Robert
Association Note

[E-Z6018] Devereaux, Robert FREENEY Sr: Enslaved Descendant Generation 1

Enslaved Descendant Genetic Citation:
Robert DEVEREAUX the son of Aaron DEVEREAUX, and Amy Freeney HENRY. He's the first generation born free and is George Edward FREENEY Jr's Great-grandfather, and they share Scott DEVEREAUX's enslaved African American paternal Haplogroup: E-Z6018.

ThruLineage:
Robert FREENEY Sr. is the son of Aaron DEVEREAUX and Amy Freeney HENRY.
Robert FREENEY Sr. is George Edward FREENEY's biological Great-Grandfather.
Rosa Ella TAYLOR is George Edward FREENEY's biological Great-Grandmother.
DNA Devereaux FREENEY, George Edward Jr. Common DNA Ancestor
Association Note

George Edward FREENEY Jr. and Michael Duane JOHNSON are 4th Cousins.

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Pedigree

  1. JOHNSON, Paul Lawrence Sr.
    1. GRANT, Ruby Jewel Johnson
      1. JOHNSON, Michael Duane

Source References

  1. the Black Book :projects, Susan Pitle, George Freeney Jr.: Black Book: African American Genetic Genealogy Research
      • Date: 23 Jun 2021
      • Page: 1; Extant: Michael JOHNSON and George Edward FREENEY Jr are 4th Cousins.
      • Confidence: High
      • Citation:

        The following genealogical connections provide a basis for exploring the potential familial relationship between George Edward FREENEY Jr. and Michael Duane JOHNSON. Researchers can refer to these details to validate and investigate the shared ancestry between the two individuals.

        George was informed by multiple family members about a potential familial relationship between his paternal family and Michael Johnson. Through research, the following connection was discovered:

        Scott DEVEREAUX and Tabby Devereaux, _____, are the parents of Daniel DEVEREAUX.

        Daniel DEVEREAUX and Katy BRADLEY are the parents of Aaron FREENEY and Robert "Bob" DEVEREUX.

        Aaron FREENEY, George Edward FREENEY Jr's 2nd Great-grandfather, is a direct ancestor.

        Robert "Bob" DEVEREUX is the father of Odie Grant DEVEREUX.

        Odie Grant DEVEREUX, is Michael Duane JOHNSON's Great-grandmother.

        Odie Grant DEVEREUX is George Edward FREENEY Jr's 1st Cousin 1x removed.

        George Edward FREENEY Jr. and Michael Duane JOHNSON are 4th Cousins.