Constance, I checked on Cyrus Johnston will dated 20 June 1850, probated Apr 1855 court. He names his wife Mary exec. and leaves her his entire estate.."to educate their children" whom he does not name, so that is no help for you. I think I have exhausted my resources. Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 1999 8:01 AM Subject: [NCMECKLE] Rev. C.C. Johnston, D.D. > Hello- Does anyone know which church (probably in Charlotte) Rev. C.C. > Johnston was associated with? The time would have been about 1853. For > anyone who knows this answer, I have another question. Who would have been > the minister of this same church in 1831? I think this list is wonderful. > Just having a place to ask the question is so helpful. Thank you all and > Happy Holliday Season. Constance >