Lt. Matthew Johnson

Lt. Matthew Johnson was the son of Capt. Edward Johnson, who was the author of "The Wonder-working Providence of Sion's Saviour in New England" and was foremost among the founders of Woburn. He was born in St George's, Canterbury, Kent, England and christened at Herne Hill Parish christened on March 30, 1633.

In the U.S., he moved from Charlestown to Woburn, where he was taxed in 1666 and had a share of common lands assigned him in 1668. He was a carpenter by trade. He represented Woburn in the General Court in 1686-89, 1690, 1691, and 1692. He was repeatedly one of the selectmen and was much esteemed. He married Hannah Palfrey and Rebecca Wiswell, the latter on October 23, 1662 in Woburn.

He died July 19, 1696 in Woburn. His grave, at First Burial Ground on Park Street in Woburn, says: "MEMENTO MORI. FUGIT HORA. Here lyes y body of Lieutenant Matthew Johnson, aged 62 years died luly 19, 1696."