His death certificate records Samuel Maggard Johnson, age 34 years 3 months, born 29 April 1877 in Rowan Co., Ky, died 29 July 1911 in Sinking precinct, Elliott Co., Ky, occupation school teacher, married, father J. J. C. Johnson, born in Breathitt Co., Ky, mother’s maiden name Armda Cornett, born in Floyd Co., Ky, cause of death tuberculosis, informant J. J. C. Johnson, Conn, Ky, burial in Hogwood (or Haywood) Cemetery.