SIXTH GENERATION

628. Brian Lee JOHNSON was born 1971. He was employed as an apprentice electrician for Local 601 in 1996. His engagement was announced on 7 Aug 1996 .⁽²⁵⁸⁾

Amy Lynn Schwartz, Brian Johnson
planning September wedding

Amy Lynn Schwartz, daughter of Robert and Jean Schwartz of Paxton, and Brian Lee Johnson, son of Allen and Nancy Johnson of Loda, announce their upcoming wedding on Sept. 14.
Amy Schwartz is a 1991 graduate of XXXHigh School and has attended xxxxx College in xxxx. She is currently completing her degree at the University of XXXXX.
She is majoring in early childhood education. Schwartz is currently employed at XXXHospital Day Care Center, the Caring Place, in XXXXX.
Johnson is a 1989 graduate of XXXXXXXXHigh School and attended the University of XXXXX. He is currently employed as an apprentice electrician for XXXXX's Local 601.

The following appeared in "Buckley Social News" of The (Paxton) Record, vol 131, no 35, published Aug. 28, 1996: "Verna (Hilgendorf) Johnson attended a bridal shower Saturday morning in honor of Amy Schwartz and Brian Johnson, who will be married on Sept. 14. The shower was held at the Loda Methodist Church...."

He was married to Amy Lynn SCHWARTZ (daughter of Robert SCHWARTZ and Jean (SCHWARTZ)) on 14 Sep 1996 in Paxton, Ford County, Illinois.⁽²⁵⁹⁾

The (Paxton) Record, July 2, 1997

Amy Schwartz, Brian Johnson say vows at Lutheran Church

Amy Lynn Schwartz and Brian Lee Johnson exchanged wedding vows at the XXXXXLutheran Church in XXXXXrecently. Pastor Emil Blobaum officiated the ceremony.
Amy is the daughter of Robert and Jean Schwartz, Paxton. Brian is the son of Allen and Nancy Johnson of Loda.
The bride was escorted by her father and mother and wore a dress of ivory with rum accents decorated with pearls and gold beads. She carried ivory silk roses accentuated with rum. Brian escorted his parents and wore a black tail tuxedo with ivory tie and vest. Both mothers of the couple also wore ivory dresses.
Attendants for the bride were Shelly Bitter, matron of honor, Stacey Hill, maid of honor, both friends of the bride; Christy Johnson, sister of the bridegroom and Debby Adams, friend of the bride; Samantha Schwartz, niece of the bride, cousin of the bridegroom was the junior bridesmaid .... Alyson Schwartz, niece of the bride along with Blair and Paige Schwartz, nieces of the bride and cousins of the bridegroom, were the flower girls.
The bridegroom's attendants were Brian Martin, best man, and Joe Grace, both friends of the bridegroom and Cully Schwartz and Joe Schwartz, brothers of the bride. Adam Schwartz, nephew of the bride served as junior groomsman. Jeremy Welch, nephew of the bride was the ring bearer. Ushers were Dan Schwartz and Blaine Schwartz, brothers of the bride, and Chad Johnson, cousin of the bridegroom.
Special guests were Gladys Webb, grandmother of the bride, Verna Johnson and Hilda Campbell, grandmothers of the bridegroom.
Pam Schwartz, sister-in-law of the bride and cousin of the bridegroom, read scriptures during the ceremony. Mike and Nancy Krumwiede (Mike is also a cousin of the bridegroom though the article does not mention this) were the soloists

Amy Lynn SCHWARTZ graduated in 1991 from XXXXX High School, XXX, Illinois.⁽²⁶⁰⁾ She attended XXXXX College in 1991. She attended University of XXXXXXin 1996. She was employed as a child care worker in 1996 in XXXXXX Day Care Center

Though I am unable to find evidence of a genetic connection between Amy and Brian, it is clear from their wedding announcement that they have many relatives in common. Any children they might have will be related to virtually everyone in this data base..