It's been quite awhile since I posted an "all points bulletin" for my great-grandfather, so here's my latest attempt. I am seeking information on Arthur Johnston. Arthur magically appeared out of nowhere (maybe from a witness protection program?), and married Ida Self in Arkansas around 1903. In 1904, my grandfather, Oliver E. "Pete" Johnston was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Around 1906, still in Arkansas, Ida and Arthur were divorced. Or Arthur died, depending on which family tale you place credence in. Arthur then returned from whence he came, to the dark impenetrable mists of time, leaving no tangible (or traceable) evidence of his existence except a son and an old photograph, along with several unsubstantiated family stories. Arthur personifies the old genealogy question: How can ONE ancestor cause SO much trouble? Is there anyone here on the list to whom any of this sounds even vaguely familiar? Any and all leads and/or suggestions are appreciated. PLEASE........don't let Arthur get away with his disappearing act! Help me haul him before the my Family Treemaker software and make him take his rightful place in the family tree. And while you're at, grab his parent, too! Mike Johnston Oswego, IL

Posted on: Johnston Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/surnames/joh/Johnston/334 Surname: Johnston ------------------------- Thank you for the reply to my previous request. I had family papers from my father-in-law from A History of Delaware County that implied an association with Rev. William Strong but I didn't have the link between William Strong Johnston and Hugh or Witter. I received a personal email to let me know about Lydia Strong. Again, thank you all for your help with this. Erin Bartlett

New to list. Just discovered my great-grandfathers info. Looking for info on William Thomas JOHNSTON from Scotland married to Mamie A. Fowler. His son, Charles Austin Johnston was born 20 July 1881 PA, according to funeral home records. Tombstone has only 1882. Died 20 Feb 1967, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN, widow Alice Sanders Johnston. He's buried with Sallie Johnston, 1885-1954. His first?? wife was my grandmother, Anna Louise Howe from GA. Any info on Charles and father William and ancestors would be greatly appreicated. Carole Johnston Narut Ormond Beach, FL [email protected]

Posted on: Johnston Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/joh/Johnston/332 Surname: Johnston ------------------------- Looking for info on my great-grandfather William Thomas Johnston from Scotland married to Mamie A. Fowler. His son, Charles Austin Johnston was born 20 July 1882 in PA, don't know where, and died 20 Feb 1967, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN, widow Alice Sanders Johnston. He's buried with Sallie Johnston, 1885-1954 previous wife and another previous wife was my grandmother, Anna Louise Howe from GA. Any info on Charles or father William and ancestors would be greatly appreicated. Carole Johnston Narut Ormond Beach, FL [email protected]

Posted on: Johnston Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/surnames/joh/Johnston/331 Surname: Johnston ------------------------- Hi Erin, We are researching a branch of the same Johnston family. I hope this will help you. The parents of William Strong Johnston, from Sidney, were Lydia Strong and Hugh Johnston. Hugh was the son of The Rev.William Johnston, who was one of the origional settlers of Sidney Plains, NY. Hugh and many of this Johnston family are buried in the Pioneer Cemetery in Sidney. You might be interested in knowing that Frances H.,d. Oct. 26, 1835, age 3mo and Wm.,d. Sept. 10, 1832, age 3mo. were both children of Wm.S. & Fanny Johnston. They are buried in the same section as Milton Johnston. Buried with Lydia and Hugh are two daughters Katharine and Sarah. These listings are from, "Etched In Stone In Sidney," by Shirley B. Goerlich, ISBN#1-887530-12-6. The index is a separate book ISBN#1-887530-31-2. Mrs. Goerlich has written several books on the Sidney area. Also, almost any history of Sidney will give some information on this Johnston family. Let me know if there is anything else I can help you with. Good luck on your search. Bob Moltzen

Posted on: Johnston Biographies Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/joh/JohnstonBios/11 Surname: Johnston, Logan, Hunter, Minor, Conover, Robertson, Waller ------------------------- The following is on pages 165-166 of a book named "Kentucky Genealogy and Biography - Volume 5 - Sketches from Adair, Boyle, Casey, Cumberland, Garrard, Green, Lincoln, Madison, Marion, Mercer, Nelson, Taylor, Washington, Counties - Reprinted from "Kentucky : A History of the State" by Battle - Perrin - Kniffin (4th Edition) - Editor - Genealogical Reference Company - P.O. Box 1554 - Owensboro, Kentucky 42301 - 1975 James L. Johnston, a leading farmer and prominent citizen of Adair County and a son of Thomas B. Johnston, was born in the county December 17, 1820. Thomas B. Johnston, born in 1774, in Nelson County, Va., immigrated to Adair County in 1812, where he bought a tract of 412 acres on Green River, which at that time was an unbroken wilderness. He cleared the forest and tilled the soil, was a slave owner and remained here eighteen years. He then purchased another place of 412 acres , the one at present owned by James L. Johnston, on which was a brick residence erected by the former owner. Here he lived and farmed very successfully, and became quite wealthy, until 1854, when his death occurred. He was a member of the Christian Church, and took great interest in politics, although he never would accept any political office. His wife's maiden names was Sally Dawson, a daughter of Capt. Ben and Mehala (Lyon) Dawson, one of the wealthy and prominent families in Virginia at this time. Capt. Ben Dawson was an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, and served during the entire war. The University of Charlottesville was founded by William Dawson, a brother of Capt. Dawson, and a man of great wealth. The death of Mrs. Johnston, who was in life a member of the Baptist Church, occurred October 27, 1838, in the forty-fourth year of her age. Thomas B. Johnston began life with no inheritance but his native industry, and left an estate of $80,000. His father, Stephen Johnston, was also a Virginian, a man of classical culture, prominence, and considerable wealth. He lived in Nelson County, owned a large plantation and cultivated it with slave labor. He was the son of Stephen Johnston, Sr., who with his brother, Henry Johnston, emigrated from Scotland to America and settled in Virginia. Stephen Johnston was married to Agnes Waller, a sister of three celebrated Baptist ministers - John, Edmund, and George Waller - who were compelled to leave England on account of persecution consequent to their religious belief, and settled in the Old Dominion. The names of Stephen and Agnes Johnston's children were Thomas B., Henry Goodlow, Peter and Stephen. The names of Thomas B. Johnston's children were John Waller, William H., Thomas B., S.D. and James L., all of whom except John are living. James L. Johnston in youth was under the tuition of a classical scholar, Caleb H. Ricketts, for a number of years, and received a classical education, although he never graduated any institution. He has been an extensive farmer, and before the war was worth $70,000 in slaves and real estate. He has also been an extensive and successful trader, and although he has always been a man whose ability and integrity were recognized by the community, he would never accept any public office, although frequently importuned to do so. He was united in marriage May 31, 1843, with Miss Diane Logan, the youngest of a family of seven children, three of who were daughters, born to Matthew and Sally (Fleece) Logan, both native Kentuckians. Matthew Logan was a son of the celebrated Benjamin Logan, one of the earliest pioneers of the "dark and bloody ground". This marriage has been blessed by the addition of five children, by name: Mary Agnes, wife of Benjamin F. Hunter, Cornelia Minor, wife of Robert Conover; Mattie Sally, wife of H. K. Robertson; Dollie Elizabeth and Annie Maria, all of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston and all of their children are member of the Hebron congregation of the Christian Church, of which Mr. Johnston is one of the elders. He owns in the home place 512 acres of fine land, well improved and in a high state of cultivation, on which is the old brick residence originally built by a Mr. Cayce, and twice remodeled since, and the 200-acre tract on Green River. His farm is one of the most valuable in Adair County, and his estate is worth $12,000. Mr. Johnston has been a life-long Democrat.

Posted on: Johnston Wills Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/joh/JohnstonWill/12 Surname: Johnston, Dawson, Fleece ------------------------- Will Book F Page 223 in Adair County, Kentucky WILL OF THOMAS B. JOHNSTON In the name of God Amen I Thomas B. Johnston of the County of Adair and State of Kentucky being of sound mind and memory but in feeble and bad health and viewing the uncertainty of human life and not knowing at what time it may please the Almighty God to call me from time to eternity Do hereby Ordain this to be my last will and Testament hereby revoking all other wills by me made and I do hereby dispose of what worldly goods it has pleased God to bestow upon me in manner and form hereinafter mentioned Towit 1st I bequeath my body to its Mother earth from whence it came and my Soul to God who gave it with a firm hope and reliance that he will take it in his holy keeping. 2nd After my funeral expenses are paid it is my will and desire that all of my just debts shall be paid if I should have any at the time my death but if I owe any at this time I have no recollection of them. 3rd I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Sarah Johnston all of the property she owned at the time of my marriage with her (viz) A negro-woman named Meowining and her two children Mahala & Lucretia & horse and Saddle one bed stead and furniture and all of the money she was entitled to receive as her own at the time of our marriage to be entirely at her disposal. 4th I also will and bequeath to my beloved wife Sarah Johnston Five hundred dollars in Cash and bureau that I have purchased for her since our marriage. 5th I give to my Son James Lawrence Johnston the land whereon I now reside Containing four hundred and twelve acres more or less with all of it appurtenances thereunto belonging which land I purchased of Green Casey I likewise give unto him the grey horse he calls Peter Simple or his proceeds the land and horse or proceeds of the horse I give over and above the rest of his brothers & sister provided he will live with me during my natural life and take care of me if he shall fail or refuse to do so this bequest shall be null and void. 6th I also give my son James Lawrence Johnston One Negro Boy named Israel (or Pompey and it is my will and request that he have said Negro boy at four hundred dollars My children, John Waller Johnston, Agnes Carr Chapman, Elizabeth Jane Waller, William Henry Johsnton, Thomas Brainbridge Johnston, Stephen Decater Johnston, James Lawrence Johnston, Sarah Ann Waller and Dorothy Minor Johnston, I have given from time to time money & property which maybe seen in the back part of my note book the different sums and property and the valuation I have affixed to it under their respective names (Towit) John Waller $1366.00, Agnes Carr $1183.00, Elizabeth Jane $1180.00, William Henry $1180.00, Thomas Brainbridge $1635.00, Stephen Decater $1180.00, James Lawrence $500.00, Sarah Anne $1150.00, and Dorothy Minor $100.00. It is my will and desire that after my children shall be made equal with what they have heretofore received in money and property that all the residue of my property of every description not hereinafter mentioned be sold on such terms as a majority of them may agree upon & the proceeds of the sale together with what money and Cash notes I may have at the time of my death after first making all equal shall be equally divided amongst my surviving children or their lawful living Children should they leave any Provided that if any of my Children should die without leaving lawful Children their respective proportions to be equally divided amongst their surviving Brothers and Sister or their lawful Children should they leave any it is my will that my old Negro men Will & Daniel shall be well taken care of and provided for with food & clothing and a house to live in. 7th I give and bequeath to my Daughter Dorothy Minor Johnston a negro girl named Isabel and a negro boy named Thomas at the value of nine hundred dollars for the two. 8th I give to my son Thomas Brainbridge my watch and to my son William Henry my gold sleeve buttons & Bamboo cane to Decater my Silver table Spoons and the Sace set of Tea Spoons and shot gun to James I give my rifle gun and my silver soup ladle and the largest set of Tea spoons to John Waller I give my silver rimed spectacles as I have heretofore given him a rifle gun these last bequests I give as keepsakes Furthermore it is my will and desire that my widowed daughter Agnes Carr Chapman shall continue to reside at her present place of abode as long as it may suit her convenience and to be treated with due respect and kindness. It is my request for my youngest daughter Dorothy Minor Johnston as long as it may suit her convenience. Lastly I nominate and appoint my Sons Stephen D. Johnston, William H. Johnston, and James L. Johnston my testamentary Executors which I pray them to see this my last will and Testament faithfully executed without going to law or having any hard thoughts or disturbances amongst any them as Breathen ought to so as I have tried to make all equal as near as I could expect James and he being an invalid as you all know and perhaps I have laid the greatest burden on him that I have laid on any of you that of taking care of me in my old age and I further will that my executors give no Security nor receive any compensation than their reasonable expenses and I further will that my Executors make all settlements and reports themselves and not my Commissioners as required by law and that my property be only inventories and not appraised. In Testimony of this being my last will & testament I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 10th day of May in the year of our Lord 1844 and 70th year of my own age. Tho's B. Johnston Acknowledged in presence of Witness: John D. Winston Robert T. Coffey Thomas Stotts State of KENTUCKY SCT. Adair County At a County Court began & held for the County of Adair at the Courthouse in Columbia on Monday the 6th day of June 1853. An instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Thomas B. Johnston deceased was this day produced in open court and proven by the oath of Robert T. Coffey a subscribed witness to be the last will and testament of said Thomas B. Johnston who also proved that John D. Winston one of the subscribing witness to said will subscribed the same in his presence and that they each signed said will in the presence and it was proven by the oath of Hiram P. Turk that the signatures purporting to be Thomas Stotts as a Subscribing witness to said Will was in the handwriting of said Stotts and said will is ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Stephen D. Johnston & James L. Johnston the Executors names in said Will upon his entering into Bond and taking the oath required by Law said S. D. & James L. Johnston having taken the oath required by Law & Executed bond conditioned as the law directs without security as directed by the Testator. Test Sinclair Wheat C.A.C.C. State of KENTUCKY County of ADAIR I, H. B. Taylor, clerk of the county court for the country and state aforesaid, do certify that the foregoing Will is a true and correct copy as will be found of record in Will Book "F" at Page No. 223 records of my office. Witness my hand, this 5th of Oct., 1954 H. B. Taylor, Clerk By_____________________DC

<http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=461901314> Johnston, Elbert Felton. Johnston of Caroline County, Virginia. Some of the Descendants of William and Ann Chew Johnston (1697-1778). Baltimore (MD): Gateway Press, 1980. Originally published in 1964. Thick octavo, 670 pages. Early allied Johnston families include: Brewer - Cord - Hickman and Lobban. Johnstons married wives with the following names: Cook - Hayden - Hayes - Langhorne - McClanahan - Overton - Prewitt and Woodrow. There is a chapter each on the Descendants of Robert Johnston, Larkin Johnston, Littleton Johnston, Richard Johnston, Sarah F. Johnston Howard, Lucy Johnston Landers, John Johnston, Sophia Johnston Herndon, Elizabeth Johnston Benger and Judith Johnston Farish. Included are Virginia County Records and an extensive index. A hardcover genealogy with a slight slant to the spine, otherwise in near fine condition. Scarce.

Have hit a brick wall here. We just found out about Jesse Johnson. He married a woman named Rachel Unk. The only known son at this point is Benjamin Franklin Johnson who was b. Abt. 1805 in Va./W. Va. Benjamin married Thankful Whitney Abt. 1836 and d. November 18, 1889 in Clark Ridge, Wetzel County, W. Va. Guessing that Jesse and Rachel were born somewhere around the 1ate 1760's to early 1780's. Do any Johnston/Johnson member have any ideas or possibly heard of this couple? HELP! _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com.

My wife's grandmother was Mary Elizabeth Williams. She married Jesse Johnston April 22, 1876 in Fergus, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. Could there be a connection?

Posted on: Johnston Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/joh/Johnston/328 Surname: Johnston, Dickerman, Wilson, Langdon ------------------------- I am trying to find the parents of William Strong Johnston born Sidney Plains, Delaware Co., NY Oct. 8, 1794. Married Fanny Dickerman born Guilford, NY Sept. 28, 1805. Possibly son of Witter or Hugh Johnston of Sidney Plains, NY.

My grandmother, Mary E. Johnston, had two brothers who reportedly moved from NC or SC to TN in the 1870's. They were James Wesley Johnston, b. Apr 7, 1859, and Julius (or Julian) C. Johnston, b. Oct 17, 1860. Have nothing further. Do any of you J-hunters have either or both of these men in your files? --Thanks, Cliff

Posted on: Johnston Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/joh/Johnston/327 Surname: Johnston, Roye, Mathews ------------------------- Looking for info on Harriett Ann Johnston wife of Lemuel Roye (1823-1882) and mother of Harriett Ann Roye (1852-1903) who was born in Pontotoc Co. MS. Harriett Ann Johnston was probably from MS. and her dob is est at 1820-1830. Just starting search on this line.

Hi, looking for Adam Johnston's descendants. He came from northern Ireland settled in Pennslyvania for a time then on to Giles Co. Virginia. His wife; Elizabeth Jane Stafford. My g.g.gr.father; Adam Johnston, (grandson of Adam Johnston and Elizabeth) married; Lucinda Williams...Wilhelm, March 24, 1843. Adam was killed in the Civil War near Richmond, Va. Near Bottoms Brigde. His son Isaac, caught him as he fell. Their daughter Sarah Anne Johnston, married Peter Strother HARDIMAN, March 19, 1868. Peter was born Sept.1844, he had two brothers John b. 1838-39 and Patrick, b.1842 who married Harriet Harris in Wilkes Co. Georgia. The Hardiman brothers were born in Athlone, Ireland..their parents; Peter and Mary/Mariah ? Other names in this line; Ross, Givens, Reynolds, Black, Kessler, Houseman, Reichert, Pearce, Harless. Thank you. Jackie dee

The following information was provided to me by the House of Commons Information Services. If anyone has any information or comments on the following family, to include information on the Real del Monte and the Bolanos Companies, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. Below the above information, I have included earlier findings. Please find to follow biographical details taken from Who's Who of British Members of Parliament: Andrew Johnston, sen. 54 Devonshire Street, London. Rennyhill, Fifeshire. Elder son of Andrew Johnston, Esq., of Rennyhill. Born 1798; married first 1826 Barbara, daughter of D. PEARSON Esq. of Edinburgh; secondly 1834 Priscilla, daughter of T.F. BUXTON, Equ., MP for Weymouth. An Elder of the Church in Scotland. A Director of the Real del Monte and the Bolanos Companies. Supported Reform in Parliament and the abolition of slavery; opposed to Lord Stanley's plan of education in Ireland, in favour of the abolition of the existing corn laws, would vote for Church Reform, and oppose lay patronage; in favour of the ballot and short Parliaments. Was elected for St Andrew's district in the Parliament of 1831. Sat until he retired in 1837. Died 24 August 1862. Andrew Johnston, jnr. 46 Onslow Square, London. Woodford, Essex. Holton Hall, Halesworth, Suffolk. Reform. Son of Andrew Johnston Esq., of Holton, Suffolk (formerly of Renny Hill, Fife, who sat for St Andrew's 1832-37), this his second wife Priscilla, elder daughter of Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton, 1st Bart. Born in London 1835; Married 1858 Charlotte Anne, elder daughter of the Rev. G. TREVELYAN of Malden, Surrey. Educated at Rugby and at University College, Oxford. Was a Partner in the firm of Messrs. Morewood & Co. Iron Manufacturers. A Liberal, in favour of a 'modification of the Game Laws'. Sat for South Essex from December 1868 until he was defeated in 1874. (Taken from: Stenton, M. Who's Who of British Members of Parliament. Volume I 1832-1885. The Harvester Press. 1976.) The following information was provided from a book by Helen Borthwick: (General Register Office for Scotland) Andrew Johnston's home was located in Rennyhill, formally the possession of the Lumsdens or Lumsdaines of Innergellie. It is in the same location as the Minister's Manse. I would very much like to contact via the internet any source whom may have information regarding Renny Hill (historical associations, churchs, etc.) and the following family. Would greatly appreciate any suggestions. :-) Andrew Johnston, b. 1803, married in 1834, died in 1862 (named after his Father) B.G.W.'s Mother's Father (previous information from a penciled note) Johnston Andrew, younger, of Renny Hill -MP for Anstruther Easter Burghs (now St. Andrews) , 1831-2; St. Andrews Burghs, 1833-4, 1835-7; -Of Holton Halesworth, Sussex. Sold Renny Hill, 1853 -The son of Andrew Johnston. Died 24.8.1862 having married (1) Barbara daughter of C Pearson Of Edinburgh in 1827; and (2) Priscilla daughter of Sir -Thomas Fowell Buxton, Bart MP on 18.6.1852. Of their children a son, Andrew, was MP for Essex 1868-1874. Thank you so very much for any help or suggestions. :-) Eleanor Lee

The following is a page of the 1842 Columbiana County, Hanover TWP, census. If it doesn't print out well (column headings/info not lined up), contact me directly and I will send you an attachment. Please note: I do not have additional information on these names. 1842 COLUMBIANA COUNTY OHIO CENSUS, HANOVER TWP. PLEASE NOTE: THERE WERE NO FREE COLORED PERSONS ON THIS PAGE, SO I DID NOT INCLUDE THOSE COLUMN HEADINGS. NAMES MALES FEMALES -5 5-10 10-15 15-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-70 70-80 -5 5-10 10-15 15-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 Robert STEVENSON 2 1 2 1 1 William JOHNSTON 1 1 1 1 1 Michael KIMER/KIMES/ 1 1 1 1 1 1 RIMER Michael RITCH 1 1 1 Michael BONNER 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 David FOX 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 ? DAHUFF 1 1 1 1 1 John CREPINGER? 2 2 1 2 1 1 David THOMAS 1 1 Jacob DEEL? 1 3 1 1 1 Grover? WEST 1 2 1 David COLESTOCK 2 2 1 1 1 1 John BOP 1 2 1 1 John BOP Jr. 2 1 1 1 Peter NYSWANGER 2 1 1 Joseph GILSON 2 1 1 Samuel THOMAS 1 1 2 1 1 Jacob PIEREN 1 1 1 1 1 Peter MANGUS 2 1 1 1 1 Jacob MANGUS 1 1 1 2 1 William MILLER 3 1 1 1 1 George GILSON 1 3 1 1 1 1

Posted on: Johnston Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/joh/Johnston/326 Surname: Johnston, Stafford, Givens ------------------------- Hello, I am related to Adam Johnston, he was my 4xgr.grndfather. Something close to that. I know he was married to Elizabeth Stafford. I was told that they came to Fermanaugh, northern Ireland, from Scotland, where most of the Johnstons lived. There was a poem written by Sir Walter Scott, about the Gentle Johnston ride (in Scotland) for a thousand years and a thousand more they will abide. Something to that effect? Can't remember verbatim. My line runs from JAMES A. JOHNSTON, he married; MARGARET GIVENS. I have the Givens line again...my grandmother that married Philip Strother Hardiman was a Givens..Lillian Dell Etta Givens. Would appreciate it if you would email me privately -Please. Jackie [email protected]

Posted on: Johnston Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/joh/Johnston/325 Surname: Johnston, Hetherington, Heatherington ------------------------- I am looking for the Mother and Father Of Nancy Janette Johnston b.February 19, 1868,in Giles Co. d.December 24, 1932. Married 1.Cyrus Stafford Hetherington/Heatherington Married 2. Erastus Newton Johnston Thank you Sherry E-Mail me at [email protected]

Posted on: Johnston Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/joh/Johnston/324 Surname: Johnston, Stafford ------------------------- I am looking for the mother and father of Adam Johnston here some of the information i have. If you can help if not thank you for your time. Sherry E-mail: [email protected] Adam Johnston and Elizabeth Jane Stafford some family info. ADAM JOHNSTON AND ELIZABETH JANE STAFFORD Adam Johnston, born 1765-died 1844 (will probated 22 Jan 1844, Giles Co., VA; married 1785, Fermanaugh County, Ulster, Ireland. Elizabeth Jane Stafford, born 1764, Staffordshire, England-died after 1850, before 1870 census, Giles Co., VA. Daughter of John Stafford and Margaret Brunt Children of Adam and Jane (Stafford) Johnston: 1. William Milton Johnston, born 1770-died 10 Apr 1842; married Sallie Kirk 5 Mar 1810. 2. John "Brickhouse" Johnston, born 8 Oct 1792, Pennsylvania-died 3 Sept 1870; married (1st) Betsy Stafford 20 June 1812, Giles Co., VA (2) married Margaret Hoppess Dills (widow) 29 Nov 1832, Wythe Co., VA. ("Brickhouse" was tagged onto the name John to identify him from the other John Johnstons as he had the only brick house in the area.) 3. Hugh A. Johnston, born 16 Apr 1796, Pennsylvania-died 13 June 1855, Giles Co., VA-will probated 9 Oct 1855, Giles Co.; married Nancy Johnston 20 Sept 1819 Giles Co., VA. 4. James A. Johnston, born 15 Jan 1797, Pennsylvania-died 16 Aug 1877, Giles Co.; married Margaret Givens 2 Sept 1819, Giles Co. 5. Adam Johnston, Jr., born 24 July 1803, Giles Co., VA-died 18 Sept 1885; married Susannah Williams 1 Dec 1825, Giles Co., VA 6. Edward Johnston, born 6 Nov 1806, Giles Co., VA-died 15 Mar 1890, Giles Co.; married Sarah Miller 10 Nov 1831 NOTES ON ADAM AND JANE JOHNSTON AND THEIR CHILDREN: (1) Adam: Arrived in America thru port of Pennsylvania. Lived in Pennsylvania a few years. In 1798 he bought property in Virginia from his wife's brother, Edward Stafford. Adam and family left Europe from Amsterdam (unverified source). Adam and Jane, buried on Clyod's Mountain, Giles Co., VA (unverified) Adam took his oath of allegiance 2 April 1811 (Ref.: Order Books Minutes, Giles County Court, Virginia) In 1806 Adam Johnston was on the first jury in 1806 after Giles County was formed. 1790 Census, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania Addam Johnston (spelling as in records) 1 free white male inc. head of family (Addam 2 free white males under 16 (son, Wm. Milton and Adam's brother, John-John's daughter, Nancy married Adam's son, Hugh (Reference: "Eaton History in Giles County") 1 free white female (Addam's wife, Jane) 1800 Census-all missing 1820 Virginia Census-Addam listed 1830 Virginia Census-Addam listed 1840 Virginia Census-Addam living with son, Adam Jr. near Trigg, Giles Co., VA 1844, Jan 22-Addam's will probated, Giles County, VA (2) Jane: Jane's sister, Nancy, married John Johnston, who was possibly brother of Jane's husband Adam. In Giles Co., Virginia census records of 1850 and 1860 Jane was living with son Edward near town, or settlement of Trigg. (The house was located on the corner of Route 730 and the road that leads into Trigg-was torn down between 1995 and 2000 and a modern home built on the site.) Jane's year of birth is based on age given in 1850 Giles Co. Census. 1850 Giles County, Virginia Census House #786 Johnston, Edward 44 Margaret 6 Sarah 37 Elvina 4 Jane 18 Manilius P. 6 mo. Mariah 16 Jane Johnston 86 Born: Ireland Adam E. S. 14 Marietta 12 Sarah C. 10 (Family of Edward and Sarah (Miller) Johnston. All listed are their children except Jane Johnston, 86, who was Edward's mother, Elizabeth Jane Stafford Johnston) (3) William: His married to Sallie Kirk registered in Giles Co., Virginia marriage records, page 23. (4) John "Brickhouse": He was given middle name of "Brickhouse" to identify him from other John Johnstons in the area. He had the only brick house in the area. Reference: "Bland County History," page 159; Giles Co., Virginia Marriage Records, page 24. John is buried in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bane, Giles County, Virginia. (5) Hugh A.: He had a daughter who married Washington Gordon 23 Oct 1845. Hugh's will was probated 9 Oct 1855, Giles Co., Virginia Marriage of Hugh's daughter Catherine: Reference: "Giles County Virginia: History-Families," page 130: "Daughter of Hugh and Nancy Johnston, age 49 and single, married William Mathews December 21 1875 in home of George Johnston; by Phil S. Sutton. William 30, single, born in Chelby County, Alabama, lived in Giles, a farmer, son of William and Mahala Mathews. (6) James A.: Reference to his marriage to Margaret Givens: Giles County, Virginia Marriage Records, page 28 (7) Adam, Jr.: His wife, Susannah Williams was the daughter of Michael and Margaret Stafford Williams. Margaret's parents were James and Nancy Eaton Stafford who settled at Trigg (The Irish Settlement) about 1790. Reference: "Giles County Virginia: History- Families," Page 277. (8) Edward A: Reference to their marriage: Wythe County, Virginia Marriage Records, page 226 Edward was referred to as "Squire Neddy". He was clerk of the Giles County Court 1858-1864.

Posted on: Johnston Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/joh/Johnston/323 Surname: Johnston ------------------------- searching for information on Fernetta Johnson for married a Benjamin Bean in Mason Co Ky about 1823, thier children were Benjamin Jr, leRoy, Phantley, Mary