Brenda, My Johnston's also were in the Ballymena area. What I have is: Matthew Johns(t)on b.c. 1800 of Ballybeg, Antrim Co., N.Ireland married Jane ??? b.c. 1799. The had the following children: 1) Mary Jane b.c. 1825 d. 1839 2) Catherine b.c 1827 of Ballybeg, Antrim Co. 3) Rachel b.c 1829 Drumraw., N. Ireland m. 31 Dec 1850 Ahoghill 1st Presbyterian Church, John NICHOLL b.c. 1822 Craignageeragh, Ahoghill, Antrim Co., N. Ireland they have several children (my direct line, I have more info if required) 4) Rebecca b.c. 1832 of Ballybeg, Antrim Co., 5) Thomas b.c 1833 6) Margaret b.c. 1838 of Ballybeg, Antrim Co. Regards, Sandra Tracy (I hope we might have a link). Brenda wrote: Dear Sandra: Can you supply any more info. (names & dates) re the Johnston's of Northern Ireland? My family are Johnston's from the Ballymena area. Thanks Brenda