Posted on: Johnston Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/joh/Johnston/348 Surname: Johnston ------------------------- In checking the 1860 Census for Jubilee Twp, County of Peoria, of Illinois, Post Office Robins Nest I found the following: In Dwelling 486 - Family #15: William Johnston - 48 - Farmer - Born PA Elizabeth Johnston-29 - - Scotland Isabel Quinn -11 - - LA Ellen Quinn - 9 - - LA Catherine Johnston- 6 - - Ill Elizabeth Johnston- 4 - - Ill William Johnston - 2 - - Ill Thomas Johnston - - - Ill James Buchanan - 28 - FarmHand- Scotland Elizabeth's brother Robert Murdock and his wife Ellen lived in Dwelling 488 - Family #17 Elizabeth was married to Thomas Quinn previous to her marriage to William. Is this is the same family? In 1850 William's mother, Catherine, is living with him. William Johnston's parents were: Thomas Johnston and Catherine Cox. Hope this helps. Marge L