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Ken D. Johnson

Ken D. Johnson is an author, historian, and genealogical researcher dedicated to preserving the history of Colonial Upstate New York, the Mohawk Valley, and Fort Plank. He serves as the historian of Colonial Fort Plank in Tryon County, New York and brings decades of historical research, public service, and personal family connection to his work. His writing focuses on Revolutionary War history, early New York families, colonial records, and the importance of using factual documentation to protect and understand the past.

Johnson is also a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, a former lighthouse keeper, career paramedic-firefighter, and registered nurse. His books, including The Bloodied Mohawk, In Defense of the Facts, and Genealogical Clues Provided by Colonial Merchants, reflect his lifelong commitment to historical accuracy, genealogy, and honoring the lives of the men and women who shaped the frontier communities of early New York.

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Author Interview: Ken D. Johnson on Global Book Network TV

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Author and historian Ken D. Johnson appears on Global Book Network TV for a featured author interview with host Logan Crawford. In this special segment, Johnson shares the story behind his historical research and discusses his book Genealogical Clues Provided by Colonial Merchants: The Financial Records of the Sanders Family of Early Albany County, New York. The interview offers viewers an inside look at how colonial merchant records, financial ledgers, and family documents can reveal important details about early American families and communities.

Author and historian Ken D. Johnson appears on Global Book Network TV for a featured author interview with host Logan Crawford. In this special segment, Johnson shares the story behind his historical research and discusses his book Genealogical Clues Provided by Colonial Merchants: The Financial Records of the Sanders Family of Early Albany County, New York. The interview offers viewers an inside look at how colonial merchant records, financial ledgers, and family documents can reveal important details about early American families and communities.

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