Martin and Osa Leighty Johnson
I am not related, but Osa Helen Leighty, 1894-1953, was from my hometown, Chanute, KS, daughter of William and Belle Leighty, who married Martin Elmer Johnson, 1884-1937, from Independence, KS, son of John Johnson, originally from Sweden. They became famous explorer partners, traveling around the world photographing wild animals and native people, writing several books and making films.Earlier, Martin joined the crew of Jack London's round-the-world cruise on the Snark.
They had no children, so you would not be a direct descendant, but thought they might be related and you would be interested in the many websites for Martin & Osa Johnson.Two of the websites are listed below:
www.safarimuseum.com/their_story.htm
www.kshs.org/exhibits/famous/famous8.htm
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Re: Martin and Osa Leighty Johnson
Lu Johnson 4/18/06