Cuthbert William Johnson facts for kids
Cuthbert William Johnson (born 1799 – died 1878) was an English lawyer and a writer who focused on farming. He helped farmers learn new ways to grow crops and take care of their land.
About His Life
Cuthbert William Johnson was born in Bromley, Kent, on September 21, 1799. He was the oldest son of William Johnson. His brother, George William Johnson, also became a writer. For a while, both brothers worked in their father's salt business in Heybridge, Maldon, Essex.
Cuthbert and his brother both studied law. They became lawyers, known as barristers, which means they could argue cases in court. Cuthbert worked in London and traveled to different courts in England.
He became very well-known for his deep knowledge of farming. He also played a big part in creating new laws to improve public health, like the Public Health Act 1848. This law helped make towns cleaner and healthier for everyone. For many years, he was the chairman of the local health board in Croydon. In 1842, he was chosen to be a Fellow of the Royal Society, which is a special group for important scientists and thinkers. He passed away at his home in Croydon on March 8, 1878.
His Books and Writings
Cuthbert Johnson wrote many important books, often about farming. Some of his works were written with his brother, George William Johnson. Here are some of his main books:
- The Use of Crushed Bones as Manure (1836): This book taught farmers how to use crushed bones to make their soil richer and help plants grow better.
- The Life of Sir Edward Coke (1837): A book about the life of a famous English lawyer.
- The Advantages of Railways to Agriculture (1837): This book explained how railways could help farmers by making it easier to transport their crops and goods.
- On Fertilisers (1839): This book discussed different types of fertilisers and how they could improve farm land.
- The Farmers' Encyclopædia and Dictionary of Rural Affairs (1842): A very large book that was like an encyclopedia for farmers, full of useful information about everything related to farming.
- Agricultural Chemistry for Young Farmers (1843): This book was written to teach young people the science behind farming.
- The Farmer's Medical Dictionary for the Diseases of Animals (1845): A guide for farmers on how to care for sick animals.
Cuthbert also worked with Edward Cresy on a book called On the Cottages of Agricultural Labourers (1847), which looked at the homes of farm workers. From 1840, he helped create The Farmer's Almanac and Calendar with William Shaw. He also translated a German book about farming into English in 1844.
His Family
In 1844, Cuthbert Johnson married Mary Ann Gower. She was the oldest daughter of Richard Hall Gower. Mary Ann passed away in 1861.
