There are a number of historical societies in Northern Ireland. One of the oldest and biggest is the Clougher Historical Society which is based on the church dioceses of that name and takes in Fermanagh, Tyrone and parts of Monaghan etc across the border in the Republic. Johnston is a common name here and, sure enough, the Honorary Secretary of the Clougher Historical Society is Jack Johnston, Ratory, Clougher, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK. The Society has a small annual subscription and publishes a twice-yearly journal packed with the results of members' research. The list of members in the journal shows many local names of course, but also a number from abroad. Michael Clarke Irvinestown -----Original Message----- From: Pike, Brian, HMR/CA <Brian.Pike@hmrag.com> To: FERMANAGH-L@rootsweb.com <FERMANAGH-L@rootsweb.com> Date: 15 January 1999 06:21 Subject: Johnston family history >Dear Sirs, > >My name is Brian Pike and my mother's name was Miriam Johnston. I am >currently involved in preparing our family tree and part of our family >originated in Fermanagh. >Between the period 1850 and 1857, four brothers from this district by the >names of George, Arthur, Alexander and Thomas Johnston emigrated to Canada >in the province of Quebec. >We are attempting to determine as much information as possible on these >brothers especially George who is my great grandfather. Any information that >you could provide would be greatly appreciated. If any relatives of these >individuals still reside in the area of Fermanagh could you please let us >know so that we may correspond directly with them. > >Sincerely, > >Brian Pike >brian.pike@hmrag.com >Calgary, Alberta, Canada >