Ann Shoesmith was born c 1846 at Pudsey, YKS, ENG. She married
William Johnson, son of
Benjamin Johnson and
Mary ?, on 21 Dec 1872 at St Wilfrid, Calverley, Leeds, YKS, ENG. Her marriage to
William Johnson was registered 4th quarter in 1872 at Bradford, YKS, ENG.
Ann Shoesmith was a worsted weaver in 1871. She appeared on the census of 1871 at Westroyd Hill, Pudsey, YKS, ENG; aged 24.

As of 21 Dec 1872,her married name was Johnson. She appeared on the census of 1881 at New Street, Pudsey, YKS, ENG; aged 33. As of 1882, Ann Shoesmith lived at Hough End, Bramley, Leeds, YKS, ENG. She appeared on the census of 1891 at 20 New ??, Pudsey, YKS, ENG; aged 43.

She appeared on the census of 1901 at 25 Pembroke Road, Pudsey, YKS, ENG; aged 54.