Obituary of James Weldon Johnson

James Weldon Johnson

James Wheldon Johnson (born June 17, 1871 in Jacksonville, Florida) was a writer and activist who was best known for being a key figure of the Harlem Renaissance for writing the lyrics for “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which was known as the Black National Anthem. James died on June 26, 1938 and his death was reportedly because of the car that he was in was hit by a train. He died nine days after his 67th birthday.

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James Weldon Johnson Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Weldon Johnson, James
Common Name: James Weldon Johnson
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Birth Date: June 17, 1871
Age: 67 (at death)
Also Known As: Jim
Occupations:
- Writer
- Activist
Active Years: 1891-1938

Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Smucker's Strawberry Jam
Favorite Color: Sky Blue (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

James's Family Tree

Birth Name: James Weldon Johnson
Father: James Johnson
Mother: Helen Louise Dillet (1842-1919)
Brother(s):

J. Rosamond Johnson (born August 11, 1873-died November 11, 1954)

Spouse/Partner:

Grace Nail Johnson (married 1910-1938, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: June 26 1938 at age 67
Place: Wiscasset, Maine, United States
Cause of Death: Accident (hit by train while in car)
Funeral Arrangements: Held in Harlem
Interment: Cremated and ashes buried at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York