The Johnson Family Pictorial & Biographical. A vintage, single edition newsletter-style publication from the 1980s by Family Publications. Primarily intended for young people and beginning genealogists who want to know a little bit more about their surname, and to foster pride in their roots. No family lineages or indepth research of various family lines are provided. Measures 8.5 x 11. Contains 16 pages printed on brown paper. Contains photographs, drawings, articles and stories about important people and places that bore the name. In addition, a special section is devoted to the historical roots of the surname itself explaining how it came to be. The Johnson Family edition features a cover story on U.S. President Andrew Johnson, the 17th Chief Executive of our nation. Other prominent bearers of the name who are profiled include: English Dramatist Ben Jonson, Author Samuel J. Johnson, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, Sir William Johnson, Boxer Jack Johnson, Actor Ben Johnson, Wildlife Photographers Martin and Osa Johnson, Baseball Legend Walter P. Johnson, and Actor Van Johnson. The towns of Johnson City, Texas, and Johnson City, Tennessee are also included.