Second Generation
Family of Richard JOHNSTON (1) & Christian
2. Christiana JOHNSTON (Richard1). Born in 1811 in Fartagh Townland, Devenish Parish, Fermanagh, Ireland. Christiana died in Ontario, Canada, bef 1871; she was 60.
- 1830 marriaged Recorded in Tubrid Church, Kesh, Co Fermanagh 1801-1904 (transcribed by George Armstron)
Married 11 Aug 1830
Ezckial EVANS, parish of Magheraculmoney
Christian Johnston, parish of Drumkeeran
[columns for age, status and father’s name are blank]
- Christiana died between 1861 and 1871.
- 1830 marriaged Recorded in Tubrid Church, Kesh, Co Fermanagh 1801-1904 (transcribed by George Armstron)
Married 11 Aug 1830
Ezckial EVANS, parish of Magheraculmoney
Christian Johnston, parish of Drumkeeran
[columns for age, status and father’s name are blank]
- Christiana died between 1861 and 1871.
On 11 Aug 1830 when Christiana was 19, she married Ezekial EVANS in Tubrid Church, Kesh, County Fermanagh, Ireland. Born in 1802 in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Ezekial died in Tay Township, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada, on 27 Mar 1875; he was 73.
They had the following children:
7i.
William EVANS (1831-1895)
8ii.
Francis EVANS (1832-1922)
9iii.
Jane EVANS (1834-1891)
10iv.
Robert EVANS (1835-)
11v.
Sarah EVANS (1838-1929)
12vi.
Elizabeth EVANS (1840-1916)
13vii.
Margaret EVANS (1844-)
14viii.
Rosanna EVANS (1846-1930)
3. James Elden JOHNSTON (Richard1). Born on 14 Oct 1810 in Ireland. Christened on 18 Nov 1810 in Devenish Church of Ireland, Devenish Parish, County Fermanagh, Ireland. James Elden died in Vancouver, BC, Canada, on 19 Apr 1901; he was 90. Buried in 1901 in Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
- 1810 Ireland, Fermanagh parish registers baptisms Transcription (findmypast)
James Johnston, baptism 18 Nov 1810
Townland: Fartagh; Church: Devenish Church of Ireland; Parish: Devenish; County: Fermanagh
Father: Richard Johnston
Mother: Christiana -
- 1812, the Canada 1901 census says he was born Oct 14 1812 age 88 Ireland (perhaps his son Ben or daughter-in-law provided this information).
- 1819, said to have emigrated from Ireland, according to the 1901 census.
- 1841 Ontario census, Cartwright township, Durham County
Names of heads of Households only. 1 male over 16; 1 female over 16; 2 females under 16. All are "Presbiterians".
- 1848 census, for Cartwright township, Durham County, Ontario.
James Johnston, Lot 10 Con.3, proprietor, farmer. Ch. of Eng. 9 in household. 4 natives of Ireland, 5 of Canada. 1 male 0-5 yrs, 2 females 0-5 years, 2 males 5-14, 2 females 5-14, 2 married betw. 40-60. 2 attending school. 18 ac. under tillage
- 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia
for Williamsburg (Blackstock), Cartwright Township, Durham County, Ontario
(all Methodist, Wesleyan; age NEXT birth day ...)
James Johnston, Yeoman, Ireland, 38
Elizabeth Johnston, Ireland, 37
Jane Johnston, Ireland, 15
John Johnston, Ireland, 14
Richard Johnston, Canada, 13
Elizabeth Johnston, Canada, 12
James I Johnston, Canada, 9
Marria Johnston, Canada, 8
William F Johnston, Canada, 4
S W Johnston, Canada, 1
[on the same page is listed John Dever 63, Jane Dever 53, Alex Dever 20, George Dever 18,and John Mitchel 16; all b Ireland, CofE]
Year: 1851; Census Place: Cartwright, Durham County, Canada West (Ontario); Schedule: A; Roll: C_11718; Page: 19; Line: 21
- 1853, from Kerry: “I have obtained copies of 2 deeds of land in Cartwright township held by [James Irvine Johnston’s] father James Elden and his wife Elizabeth. The first deed is for their 50 acre farm on Lot 10, Concession 3 Cartwright, which they bought in 1853 for 50 pounds and sold for 350 pounds (a 300 pound profit) in February 1854 to Andrew Dever, who was likely Elizabeth's brother (February 1854 was the same month James Elden first occupied Lot 8 in Concession 12 of Wallace Township). In the deed to Andrew Dever, James Elden is described as being a "merchant".
The second deed is for a quarter-acre parcel of land in the village of Blackstock in Cartwright Township which James Elden and Elizabeth bought in 1853 for 65 pounds. In 1856, they sold half of this parcel (one-eighth acre) for 275 pounds. Again, James Elden was described as a "merchant".”
- 1854 living in Wallace Township, Settlement of Lot 8, Concession 12, Wallace Township (adjacent to Richard Johnston on Lot 7, Con. 12 Wallace) - application for permission to occupy this property, and affidavit of Robert Johnston.
- 1861 Ontario Census:
name: James I Johnson [son of James and Elizabeth]
event: Census
event date: 1861
event place: Maryborough, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
enumeration district: 01
gender: Male
age: 17
marital status: Single
religion: W
birthplace: Ireland
estimated birth year: 1844
sheet number: 4
line number: 49
library and archives canada film number: C-1083
digital folder number: 4108430
[Others in his household (sheet 4):
[Census taken as of 13 Jan 1861] [W=Wesleyan]
Line Name Age [next birthday] Marital Religion Birthplace Year [sheet 4]
45 James Johnson 48 M W* Ireland 1813
46 Elisabeth Johnson 47 M W Ireland [ditto] 1814
47 John Johnson 23 S W Ireland [ditto] 1838 - carpenter
48 Richard Johnson 21 S W Ireland [ditto] 1840 - plasterer
49 James I Johnson 17 S W Ireland [ditto] 1844
50 Maria An Johnson 15 S W Ireland [ditto] 1846
next sheet 5:
1 William F Johnson 12 S Wesleyan Methodist W C 1849
2 Wesley Siles Johnson 10 S Wesleyan Methodist W C 1851
3 Helen Johnson 8 S Wesleyan Methodist W C 1853
4 Benjamin Johnson 6 S Wesleyan Methodist W C 1855
5 Marta [Nasta?] Johnson (F) 3 S Wesleyan Methodist W C 1858
[Notes: There are 83 Johnson’s (no “T”) in this town alone in 1861, including James I Johnson.]
[172 listings for son James I Johnston born between 1842-1848. Only 1 seems to have middle initial I - is the right age, but shows born in Ireland]
- 1871 Ontario census, living in Colborne Township, South Huron, Ontario
James Johnstone, Elizebeth Johnstone, Ellen Johnstone, Vesta Johnstone
From Kerry: “James and Elizabeth "Johnstone" appear in Colborne Township Huron County in the 1871 Canada census with daughters "Ellen" (Helen) and Vesta. Not sure what they were doing there, but James and Elizabeth moved to Toronto around 1879. The 1879 City of Toronto Directory lists the firm of Johnston, Winters and Co., a mercantile agency at 22 Adelaide St. East, Toronto and also lists Benjamin B. Johnston, James E. Johnston and James "J" Johnston (probably James Irvine Johnston) of the firm Johnston, Winters and Co., all residing at 7 Maitland St., Toronto. James E. and Benjamin B. also appear in the 1880 Directory and although the firm of Johnston, Winters and Co. appears in the 1881 Directory, only James E. is listed as living at 7 Maitland.”
- 1879 Canada, City and Area Directories, 1819-1906 (among many, not all might be related), pg 316
Name: Jas E Johnston
Residence Year: 1879
Residence Place: Toronto, Ontario
Publication Title: Toronto City Directory, 1879
Johnston Jas E, 7 Maitland
Johnston James J, retail mercantile agency, 7 Maitland
Johnston Benjamin B, of Johnston, Winters & Co, 7 Maitland
Johnston Winters & Co (James J Johnston, John R E Winters and Benj B Johnston) Toronto Mercantile Agency and Collecting office, 22 Adelaide e
Johnston William F, of Johnston Bros, 85 King e
Johnston Bros (G T Johnston, W F Johnston) manufacturing jewellers etc, 85 King e
Johnston George T (of Johnston Bros) 85 King e
7 Maitland: Johnston Jas E [only 1 listed at this address] - pg 129
22 Adelaide e (3 residents) - pg 34
Johnston, Winter & Co, Toronto Mercantile Agcy and collecting office
Evans Edward W, real estate agt
Herger & Co, publishers
- 1880 Canada, City and Area Directories, 1819-1906. pg 310, 309
Name: B B Johmten J R E Winters Johnston
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1880
Residence Place: Toronto, Ontario
Publication Title: Toronto City Directory, 1880
JOHNSTON & WINTERS (BB Johnston and JRE Winters), Toronto Mercantile Agency & Collecting Office, 22 Adelaide e?
Johnston Benj B, of Johnston & Winters, 7 Maitland
[Adelaide East, from Yonge, bet 109-111 to Jarvis, St James’ ward]
22 Adelaide East - 3 occupants (pg 34)
Bostwick George F, coal and wood
Johnston & Winters, Toronto Mercantile Agency and collecting office
Wingfield James M, land agent and issuer of marriage licenses
7 Maitland, south side from Younge, bet 525-527 east to Jarvis, St James’ ward (pg 120)
Johnston Jas, of Johnston & Winters [only 1 listed at this address]
- 1881 Toronto City Directory
Johnston & Winters (BBJ & JREW), Toronto mercantile agency and collecting office, 22 Adelaide e (pg 309)
Johnstone JE 7 Maitland
[neither James I nor Benjamine B Johnston are not listed individually]
7 Maitland (south side): Johnston J E (only one person at this address) - pg 117
- 1881 Toronto city directory, pg 514 (business directory for Merchantile agencie, pg 514):
Winters & Clarke (retail) 22 Adelaide e [Winters no longer associated with Johnston, but at same business address)
- 1881 Canada census, living at 7 Maitland St, St James Ward, Toronto, Ontario
Johnson Jas, M, 61?, Ireland, Meth, Irish, Gentleman, M
Johnson, Eliza., F, 63, Ireland, Meth, Irish, M
Johnson, Annie C?, F, 28, O, Meth, Irish
Johnson, Benj, M, 26, O, Meth, Irish, Clerk,
- 1891 Canadian Census, there is a JE Johnston and an E Johnston, both born 1813 in Ireland, living in Vancouver BC:
"Canada Census, 1891," J E Johnston (Vancouver City, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada)
Name: J E Johnston
Gender: Male
Age: 78
Estimated Birth Year: 1813
Birthplace: Ireland
Marital Status: Married
Religion: Methodist
Province: British Columbia
District: New Westminster
District Number: 2
Sub-District: Vancouver City
Library and Archives Canada Film Number: 30953_148093
Household listed on film, all methodist:
Johnston BB, M, 37, M, [head], O, parents Ireland, real estate
Johnston EA, F, 33, M, wife, O, parents Eng
Johnston E, F, 8, D, USA, parents O
Johnston N A, M, 6, S, O, parents O
Johnston DE, M, 4, S, Man, parents O
Johnston SL, M, 4, S, Man, parents O
Ellison, IA, F?, 16, dom, USA, parents USA, Presb, Domestic
Johnston E, F, 78, M, Mother, Ireland, parents Ireland
Johnston JE, M, 78, M, Father, Ireland, parents Ireland
- 1899-1900 Vancouver City Directory, page 186 [image name says 087]
Johnston, Kerfoot & Co., clothiers and gents’ outfitters, 104-106 Cordova, tel. 516, and 326 Cordova, J. Jones Mgr.
Johnston, J. E., retired 895 Burrard
Johnston, John I., of Johnston, Kerfoot & Co., 895 Burrard [is this James Irvine Johnston?]
Johnston, B. B., of B. B. Johnston & Co, real estate agt., 322 Cambie, 735 Hornby etc.
- 1900/01 Henderson’s BC Gazetteer and Directory, Vancouver, pg 843
Johnston, Kerfoot & Co., clothing and men’s furnishings, 104 Cordova, trunks etc, 127 Hastings W
Johnston, B B & Co, real estate, 322 Cambie
Johnston, James E, h 895 Burrard
Johnston, James Irving, Johnston, Kerfoot & Co, h 895 Burrard
Johnston, John I, of Johnston, Kerfoot & Co, 831 Burrard etc.
- 1901 census, living with son Benjamin B and family in Vancouver Burrard BC:
7 1 50 Johnston James E M Father W Oct 14 1812 age 88 Ireland Immigrated 1819 Meth
- 1901 Canada census, living with son in
Subdistrict: Vancouver (City/Cité), BURRARD, BRITISH COLUMBIA
District Number: 1
Subdistrict Number: d-8
Archives Microfilm: T-6428
7 5 50 Johnston Benjamin B. M Head M May 20 4 [- birth place] Irish Meth Real Estate Agent
(The birth year and birth age has faded. The 2nd number for the birth age appears to be a 2 making the actual age 42)
7 6 50 Johnston Emily A F Wife M Apr 10 1857 43 Ont English Meth
7 7 50 Johnston Edna L F Daughter M Apr 14 1882 18 US 1873 Irish Meth
7 8 50 Johnston Norquay A M Son S Dec 2 1884 16 Ont Irish Meth
7 9 50 Johnston Douglas E M Son M Nov 16 1886 14 Man Irish Meth
7 10 50 Johnston Sholto L M Son S Nov 16 1886 14 Man Irish Meth
7 11 50 Johnston James E. M Father W Oct 14 1812 88 Ireland 1819 Irish Meth
- 1901 Vital Event Death Registration
Name: James E Johnston
Event Date: 1901 4 19 (Yr/Mo/Day)
Age: 88
Gender: male
Event Place: Vancouver
Reg. Number: 1901-09-117381
B.C. Archives Microfilm Number: B13093
GSU Microfilm Number: 1927121
Where born: Ireland
COD: Endocarditis
Informant: J J? Hanna (Undertaker, Vancouver)
Religion: Methodist
- 1901 The Globe, Toronto, Monday, April 22, 1901, page 10, bottom of col 1 & top of col 2
"Died at Vancouver.
Mrs. James Sinclair of 76 Wellesley street received a telegram on Saturday announcing the death of her father,
Mr James Elden Johnston, at Vancouver. Mr. Johnston was 89 years of age, and spent a portion of his life since retired from business in this city. He leaves two children in this city, Mrs. Sinclair and Mr. W. S. Johnston, the Adelaide street publisher. The mother of Mr. James Sinclair died but a week ago."
- 1901 memorial for James E. Johnston
Birth: unknown
Death: Apr. 19, 1901
Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Plot: OLD/1/03/001/0005
Created by: Headstone Genealogist
Record added: Apr 24, 2008
Find A Grave Memorial# 26303661
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RESEARCH NOTES
- Another tree on ancestry [Trush by clawlis] lists him as James Elden Johnston, 14 Oct 1812 Ireland - 19 Apr 1901 Vancouver BC. Listed as marrying Elizabeth Dever (1813-1893) and having 11 children Jane (1836), John Carter (1837-1903), Richard (1839-1903), Elizabeth (1841), James Irvine (1843-1900), Annie Marie (1844-1908), William F (1848), Wesley Sandfield (1851-1928), Benjamin Burrows (1855-1908), Helen Creina (1856) and Vesta Victoria (1859-1891). James Elden Johnston listed as the son of Richard Johnston (1782-1868) and Christian (1780-1862).
Living in Cartwright township, Durham County, Ontario in the 1841 census
From tax assessments (Archives of Ontario): living in 1842 as James "Jonston" on Lot 11, Concession 4 (southwest part). 50 acres - all uncultivated. Asssessed 10 pounds; and the 1843-1846 tax assessments list him as James "Jonston" on Lot 10, Concession 3 (northwest part), 50 acres.
- based on this 1861 census data, James and Elizabeth would likely have been married 1836 or 1837, as first child was born in 1838. In Wilson Marriage Notices (Christian Guardian 1836-1849), found a possible marriage notice, published 5 Dec 1838 (but wife’s maiden name is different):
4 Nov, James Johnson & Elizabeth Keller, both of Ameliasburg. (Rev. C.R. Allison)
Or if they married later: published 6 January 1841 -
Yesterday in this City, James Johnston, of Flos, & Elizabeth Graham, of Oro. (Rev. Jonathan Scott)
- 1877 Toronto city directory - someone else is living at 7 Maitland: Denby Chas, com’l travel’r
- 1881 Toronto city directory, pg 514 (business directory for Merchantile agencie, pg 514):
Winters & Clarke (retail) 22 Adelaide e [Winters no longer associated with Johnston, but at same business address)
- Of interest: Irvine and Sarah A Johnston were the parents of a (different) James Irvine Johnston, born and baptised in 1862 - these parents would only be a match if our James was baptised as an adult, as he was likely born in 1843 or 1844. Because of the name, it seems likely they are related though. Certainly easy to confuse.
- found another Wesleyan Methodist baptism for John Irvine Johnstone, a probable descendant or younger relative (based on Irvine being in the name) - maybe Charles was Irvine’s son?:
Vol Pg# Dist./Co. Area Given-name Surname Father Mother Residence Birthplace Birthdate Bapt-date Bapt-place Minister
2 799 Hastings Co. Hungerford Twp. John Irvine Johnston Charles Martha Hungerford Hungerford 1860-05-24 1860-10-09 Hungerford Coleman, Rev. Wm.
- 1810 Ireland, Fermanagh parish registers baptisms Transcription (findmypast)
James Johnston, baptism 18 Nov 1810
Townland: Fartagh; Church: Devenish Church of Ireland; Parish: Devenish; County: Fermanagh
Father: Richard Johnston
Mother: Christiana -
- 1812, the Canada 1901 census says he was born Oct 14 1812 age 88 Ireland (perhaps his son Ben or daughter-in-law provided this information).
- 1819, said to have emigrated from Ireland, according to the 1901 census.
- 1841 Ontario census, Cartwright township, Durham County
Names of heads of Households only. 1 male over 16; 1 female over 16; 2 females under 16. All are "Presbiterians".
- 1848 census, for Cartwright township, Durham County, Ontario.
James Johnston, Lot 10 Con.3, proprietor, farmer. Ch. of Eng. 9 in household. 4 natives of Ireland, 5 of Canada. 1 male 0-5 yrs, 2 females 0-5 years, 2 males 5-14, 2 females 5-14, 2 married betw. 40-60. 2 attending school. 18 ac. under tillage
- 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia
for Williamsburg (Blackstock), Cartwright Township, Durham County, Ontario
(all Methodist, Wesleyan; age NEXT birth day ...)
James Johnston, Yeoman, Ireland, 38
Elizabeth Johnston, Ireland, 37
Jane Johnston, Ireland, 15
John Johnston, Ireland, 14
Richard Johnston, Canada, 13
Elizabeth Johnston, Canada, 12
James I Johnston, Canada, 9
Marria Johnston, Canada, 8
William F Johnston, Canada, 4
S W Johnston, Canada, 1
[on the same page is listed John Dever 63, Jane Dever 53, Alex Dever 20, George Dever 18,and John Mitchel 16; all b Ireland, CofE]
Year: 1851; Census Place: Cartwright, Durham County, Canada West (Ontario); Schedule: A; Roll: C_11718; Page: 19; Line: 21
- 1853, from Kerry: “I have obtained copies of 2 deeds of land in Cartwright township held by [James Irvine Johnston’s] father James Elden and his wife Elizabeth. The first deed is for their 50 acre farm on Lot 10, Concession 3 Cartwright, which they bought in 1853 for 50 pounds and sold for 350 pounds (a 300 pound profit) in February 1854 to Andrew Dever, who was likely Elizabeth's brother (February 1854 was the same month James Elden first occupied Lot 8 in Concession 12 of Wallace Township). In the deed to Andrew Dever, James Elden is described as being a "merchant".
The second deed is for a quarter-acre parcel of land in the village of Blackstock in Cartwright Township which James Elden and Elizabeth bought in 1853 for 65 pounds. In 1856, they sold half of this parcel (one-eighth acre) for 275 pounds. Again, James Elden was described as a "merchant".”
- 1854 living in Wallace Township, Settlement of Lot 8, Concession 12, Wallace Township (adjacent to Richard Johnston on Lot 7, Con. 12 Wallace) - application for permission to occupy this property, and affidavit of Robert Johnston.
- 1861 Ontario Census:
name: James I Johnson [son of James and Elizabeth]
event: Census
event date: 1861
event place: Maryborough, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
enumeration district: 01
gender: Male
age: 17
marital status: Single
religion: W
birthplace: Ireland
estimated birth year: 1844
sheet number: 4
line number: 49
library and archives canada film number: C-1083
digital folder number: 4108430
[Others in his household (sheet 4):
[Census taken as of 13 Jan 1861] [W=Wesleyan]
Line Name Age [next birthday] Marital Religion Birthplace Year [sheet 4]
45 James Johnson 48 M W* Ireland 1813
46 Elisabeth Johnson 47 M W Ireland [ditto] 1814
47 John Johnson 23 S W Ireland [ditto] 1838 - carpenter
48 Richard Johnson 21 S W Ireland [ditto] 1840 - plasterer
49 James I Johnson 17 S W Ireland [ditto] 1844
50 Maria An Johnson 15 S W Ireland [ditto] 1846
next sheet 5:
1 William F Johnson 12 S Wesleyan Methodist W C 1849
2 Wesley Siles Johnson 10 S Wesleyan Methodist W C 1851
3 Helen Johnson 8 S Wesleyan Methodist W C 1853
4 Benjamin Johnson 6 S Wesleyan Methodist W C 1855
5 Marta [Nasta?] Johnson (F) 3 S Wesleyan Methodist W C 1858
[Notes: There are 83 Johnson’s (no “T”) in this town alone in 1861, including James I Johnson.]
[172 listings for son James I Johnston born between 1842-1848. Only 1 seems to have middle initial I - is the right age, but shows born in Ireland]
- 1871 Ontario census, living in Colborne Township, South Huron, Ontario
James Johnstone, Elizebeth Johnstone, Ellen Johnstone, Vesta Johnstone
From Kerry: “James and Elizabeth "Johnstone" appear in Colborne Township Huron County in the 1871 Canada census with daughters "Ellen" (Helen) and Vesta. Not sure what they were doing there, but James and Elizabeth moved to Toronto around 1879. The 1879 City of Toronto Directory lists the firm of Johnston, Winters and Co., a mercantile agency at 22 Adelaide St. East, Toronto and also lists Benjamin B. Johnston, James E. Johnston and James "J" Johnston (probably James Irvine Johnston) of the firm Johnston, Winters and Co., all residing at 7 Maitland St., Toronto. James E. and Benjamin B. also appear in the 1880 Directory and although the firm of Johnston, Winters and Co. appears in the 1881 Directory, only James E. is listed as living at 7 Maitland.”
- 1879 Canada, City and Area Directories, 1819-1906 (among many, not all might be related), pg 316
Name: Jas E Johnston
Residence Year: 1879
Residence Place: Toronto, Ontario
Publication Title: Toronto City Directory, 1879
Johnston Jas E, 7 Maitland
Johnston James J, retail mercantile agency, 7 Maitland
Johnston Benjamin B, of Johnston, Winters & Co, 7 Maitland
Johnston Winters & Co (James J Johnston, John R E Winters and Benj B Johnston) Toronto Mercantile Agency and Collecting office, 22 Adelaide e
Johnston William F, of Johnston Bros, 85 King e
Johnston Bros (G T Johnston, W F Johnston) manufacturing jewellers etc, 85 King e
Johnston George T (of Johnston Bros) 85 King e
7 Maitland: Johnston Jas E [only 1 listed at this address] - pg 129
22 Adelaide e (3 residents) - pg 34
Johnston, Winter & Co, Toronto Mercantile Agcy and collecting office
Evans Edward W, real estate agt
Herger & Co, publishers
- 1880 Canada, City and Area Directories, 1819-1906. pg 310, 309
Name: B B Johmten J R E Winters Johnston
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1880
Residence Place: Toronto, Ontario
Publication Title: Toronto City Directory, 1880
JOHNSTON & WINTERS (BB Johnston and JRE Winters), Toronto Mercantile Agency & Collecting Office, 22 Adelaide e?
Johnston Benj B, of Johnston & Winters, 7 Maitland
[Adelaide East, from Yonge, bet 109-111 to Jarvis, St James’ ward]
22 Adelaide East - 3 occupants (pg 34)
Bostwick George F, coal and wood
Johnston & Winters, Toronto Mercantile Agency and collecting office
Wingfield James M, land agent and issuer of marriage licenses
7 Maitland, south side from Younge, bet 525-527 east to Jarvis, St James’ ward (pg 120)
Johnston Jas, of Johnston & Winters [only 1 listed at this address]
- 1881 Toronto City Directory
Johnston & Winters (BBJ & JREW), Toronto mercantile agency and collecting office, 22 Adelaide e (pg 309)
Johnstone JE 7 Maitland
[neither James I nor Benjamine B Johnston are not listed individually]
7 Maitland (south side): Johnston J E (only one person at this address) - pg 117
- 1881 Toronto city directory, pg 514 (business directory for Merchantile agencie, pg 514):
Winters & Clarke (retail) 22 Adelaide e [Winters no longer associated with Johnston, but at same business address)
- 1881 Canada census, living at 7 Maitland St, St James Ward, Toronto, Ontario
Johnson Jas, M, 61?, Ireland, Meth, Irish, Gentleman, M
Johnson, Eliza., F, 63, Ireland, Meth, Irish, M
Johnson, Annie C?, F, 28, O, Meth, Irish
Johnson, Benj, M, 26, O, Meth, Irish, Clerk,
- 1891 Canadian Census, there is a JE Johnston and an E Johnston, both born 1813 in Ireland, living in Vancouver BC:
"Canada Census, 1891," J E Johnston (Vancouver City, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada)
Name: J E Johnston
Gender: Male
Age: 78
Estimated Birth Year: 1813
Birthplace: Ireland
Marital Status: Married
Religion: Methodist
Province: British Columbia
District: New Westminster
District Number: 2
Sub-District: Vancouver City
Library and Archives Canada Film Number: 30953_148093
Household listed on film, all methodist:
Johnston BB, M, 37, M, [head], O, parents Ireland, real estate
Johnston EA, F, 33, M, wife, O, parents Eng
Johnston E, F, 8, D, USA, parents O
Johnston N A, M, 6, S, O, parents O
Johnston DE, M, 4, S, Man, parents O
Johnston SL, M, 4, S, Man, parents O
Ellison, IA, F?, 16, dom, USA, parents USA, Presb, Domestic
Johnston E, F, 78, M, Mother, Ireland, parents Ireland
Johnston JE, M, 78, M, Father, Ireland, parents Ireland
- 1899-1900 Vancouver City Directory, page 186 [image name says 087]
Johnston, Kerfoot & Co., clothiers and gents’ outfitters, 104-106 Cordova, tel. 516, and 326 Cordova, J. Jones Mgr.
Johnston, J. E., retired 895 Burrard
Johnston, John I., of Johnston, Kerfoot & Co., 895 Burrard [is this James Irvine Johnston?]
Johnston, B. B., of B. B. Johnston & Co, real estate agt., 322 Cambie, 735 Hornby etc.
- 1900/01 Henderson’s BC Gazetteer and Directory, Vancouver, pg 843
Johnston, Kerfoot & Co., clothing and men’s furnishings, 104 Cordova, trunks etc, 127 Hastings W
Johnston, B B & Co, real estate, 322 Cambie
Johnston, James E, h 895 Burrard
Johnston, James Irving, Johnston, Kerfoot & Co, h 895 Burrard
Johnston, John I, of Johnston, Kerfoot & Co, 831 Burrard etc.
- 1901 census, living with son Benjamin B and family in Vancouver Burrard BC:
7 1 50 Johnston James E M Father W Oct 14 1812 age 88 Ireland Immigrated 1819 Meth
- 1901 Canada census, living with son in
Subdistrict: Vancouver (City/Cité), BURRARD, BRITISH COLUMBIA
District Number: 1
Subdistrict Number: d-8
Archives Microfilm: T-6428
7 5 50 Johnston Benjamin B. M Head M May 20 4 [- birth place] Irish Meth Real Estate Agent
(The birth year and birth age has faded. The 2nd number for the birth age appears to be a 2 making the actual age 42)
7 6 50 Johnston Emily A F Wife M Apr 10 1857 43 Ont English Meth
7 7 50 Johnston Edna L F Daughter M Apr 14 1882 18 US 1873 Irish Meth
7 8 50 Johnston Norquay A M Son S Dec 2 1884 16 Ont Irish Meth
7 9 50 Johnston Douglas E M Son M Nov 16 1886 14 Man Irish Meth
7 10 50 Johnston Sholto L M Son S Nov 16 1886 14 Man Irish Meth
7 11 50 Johnston James E. M Father W Oct 14 1812 88 Ireland 1819 Irish Meth
- 1901 Vital Event Death Registration
Name: James E Johnston
Event Date: 1901 4 19 (Yr/Mo/Day)
Age: 88
Gender: male
Event Place: Vancouver
Reg. Number: 1901-09-117381
B.C. Archives Microfilm Number: B13093
GSU Microfilm Number: 1927121
Where born: Ireland
COD: Endocarditis
Informant: J J? Hanna (Undertaker, Vancouver)
Religion: Methodist
- 1901 The Globe, Toronto, Monday, April 22, 1901, page 10, bottom of col 1 & top of col 2
"Died at Vancouver.
Mrs. James Sinclair of 76 Wellesley street received a telegram on Saturday announcing the death of her father,
Mr James Elden Johnston, at Vancouver. Mr. Johnston was 89 years of age, and spent a portion of his life since retired from business in this city. He leaves two children in this city, Mrs. Sinclair and Mr. W. S. Johnston, the Adelaide street publisher. The mother of Mr. James Sinclair died but a week ago."
- 1901 memorial for James E. Johnston
Birth: unknown
Death: Apr. 19, 1901
Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Plot: OLD/1/03/001/0005
Created by: Headstone Genealogist
Record added: Apr 24, 2008
Find A Grave Memorial# 26303661
________________
RESEARCH NOTES
- Another tree on ancestry [Trush by clawlis] lists him as James Elden Johnston, 14 Oct 1812 Ireland - 19 Apr 1901 Vancouver BC. Listed as marrying Elizabeth Dever (1813-1893) and having 11 children Jane (1836), John Carter (1837-1903), Richard (1839-1903), Elizabeth (1841), James Irvine (1843-1900), Annie Marie (1844-1908), William F (1848), Wesley Sandfield (1851-1928), Benjamin Burrows (1855-1908), Helen Creina (1856) and Vesta Victoria (1859-1891). James Elden Johnston listed as the son of Richard Johnston (1782-1868) and Christian (1780-1862).
Living in Cartwright township, Durham County, Ontario in the 1841 census
From tax assessments (Archives of Ontario): living in 1842 as James "Jonston" on Lot 11, Concession 4 (southwest part). 50 acres - all uncultivated. Asssessed 10 pounds; and the 1843-1846 tax assessments list him as James "Jonston" on Lot 10, Concession 3 (northwest part), 50 acres.
- based on this 1861 census data, James and Elizabeth would likely have been married 1836 or 1837, as first child was born in 1838. In Wilson Marriage Notices (Christian Guardian 1836-1849), found a possible marriage notice, published 5 Dec 1838 (but wife’s maiden name is different):
4 Nov, James Johnson & Elizabeth Keller, both of Ameliasburg. (Rev. C.R. Allison)
Or if they married later: published 6 January 1841 -
Yesterday in this City, James Johnston, of Flos, & Elizabeth Graham, of Oro. (Rev. Jonathan Scott)
- 1877 Toronto city directory - someone else is living at 7 Maitland: Denby Chas, com’l travel’r
- 1881 Toronto city directory, pg 514 (business directory for Merchantile agencie, pg 514):
Winters & Clarke (retail) 22 Adelaide e [Winters no longer associated with Johnston, but at same business address)
- Of interest: Irvine and Sarah A Johnston were the parents of a (different) James Irvine Johnston, born and baptised in 1862 - these parents would only be a match if our James was baptised as an adult, as he was likely born in 1843 or 1844. Because of the name, it seems likely they are related though. Certainly easy to confuse.
- found another Wesleyan Methodist baptism for John Irvine Johnstone, a probable descendant or younger relative (based on Irvine being in the name) - maybe Charles was Irvine’s son?:
Vol Pg# Dist./Co. Area Given-name Surname Father Mother Residence Birthplace Birthdate Bapt-date Bapt-place Minister
2 799 Hastings Co. Hungerford Twp. John Irvine Johnston Charles Martha Hungerford Hungerford 1860-05-24 1860-10-09 Hungerford Coleman, Rev. Wm.
Ca 1836 when James Elden was 25, he married Elizabeth DEVER, daughter of John DEVER & Jane. Born abt 1814 in Ireland. Elizabeth died in Vancouver, BC, Canada, on 26 Jun 1893; she was 79.
- 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia
Year: 1851; Census Place: Cartwright, Durham County, Canada West (Ontario); Schedule: A; Roll: C_11718; Page: 19; Line: 21
Lines 10 to 24
John Dever, farmer, Ireland, English Church, 63, M
Jane Dever, Ireland, English Church, 55, F
Alex Dever, Yeoman, Ireland, English Church, 20, M
George Dever, Yeoman, Ireland, English Church, 18, M
John Mitchel, Yeoman, Ireland, English Church, 16, M
James Johnston, Yeoman, Ireland, Methodist Weslyn, 38, M
Elizabeth Johnston, Ireland, Methodist Weslyn, 37, F
Jane Johnston, Ireland, Methodist Weslyn, 15, F
John Johnston, Ireland, Methodist Weslyn, 14, M
Richard Johnston, Canada, Methodist Weslyn, 13, M
Elizabeth Johnston, Canada, Methodist Weslyn, 12, F
James I Johnston, Canada, Methodist Weslyn, 9, M
Marria Johnston, Canada, Methodist Weslyn, 8, F
William F Johnston, Canada, Methodist Weslyn, 4, M
S W Johnston, Canada, Methodist Weslyn, 1, M
- 1873 Listed as Eliz Dever in the marriage record for son Wesley S Johnston in 1873
- 1893 Vital Event Death Registration
Name: Elizabeth Johnston
Event Date: 1893 6 26 (Yr/Mo/Day)
Age: 80
Gender: female
Event Place: Vancouver
Reg. Number: 1893-09-112140
B.C. Archives Microfilm Number: B13092
GSU Microfilm Number: 1927120
- 1893 memorial for Elizabeth Johnston
Birth: unknown
Death: Jun. 26, 1893
Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Plot: OLD/1/03/001/0004
Created by: Headstone Genealogist
Record added: Apr 23, 2008
Find A Grave Memorial# 26263332
RESEARCH NOTES
- Another tree on ancestry says Elizabeth Dever b abt 1813 in Ireland, d/ John Dever (c1791- ) and Jane (c1801- )
- 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia
Year: 1851; Census Place: Cartwright, Durham County, Canada West (Ontario); Schedule: A; Roll: C_11718; Page: 19; Line: 21
Lines 10 to 24
John Dever, farmer, Ireland, English Church, 63, M
Jane Dever, Ireland, English Church, 55, F
Alex Dever, Yeoman, Ireland, English Church, 20, M
George Dever, Yeoman, Ireland, English Church, 18, M
John Mitchel, Yeoman, Ireland, English Church, 16, M
James Johnston, Yeoman, Ireland, Methodist Weslyn, 38, M
Elizabeth Johnston, Ireland, Methodist Weslyn, 37, F
Jane Johnston, Ireland, Methodist Weslyn, 15, F
John Johnston, Ireland, Methodist Weslyn, 14, M
Richard Johnston, Canada, Methodist Weslyn, 13, M
Elizabeth Johnston, Canada, Methodist Weslyn, 12, F
James I Johnston, Canada, Methodist Weslyn, 9, M
Marria Johnston, Canada, Methodist Weslyn, 8, F
William F Johnston, Canada, Methodist Weslyn, 4, M
S W Johnston, Canada, Methodist Weslyn, 1, M
- 1873 Listed as Eliz Dever in the marriage record for son Wesley S Johnston in 1873
- 1893 Vital Event Death Registration
Name: Elizabeth Johnston
Event Date: 1893 6 26 (Yr/Mo/Day)
Age: 80
Gender: female
Event Place: Vancouver
Reg. Number: 1893-09-112140
B.C. Archives Microfilm Number: B13092
GSU Microfilm Number: 1927120
- 1893 memorial for Elizabeth Johnston
Birth: unknown
Death: Jun. 26, 1893
Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Plot: OLD/1/03/001/0004
Created by: Headstone Genealogist
Record added: Apr 23, 2008
Find A Grave Memorial# 26263332
RESEARCH NOTES
- Another tree on ancestry says Elizabeth Dever b abt 1813 in Ireland, d/ John Dever (c1791- ) and Jane (c1801- )
They had the following children:
15i.
Jane JOHNSTON (1837-)
16ii.
John Carter JOHNSTON (~1838-1903)
17iii.
Richard JOHNSTON (1839-1903)
18iv.
ELizabeth JOHNSTON (~1840-)
19v.
James Irvine JOHNSTON (1843-1900)
20vi.
Maria Ann JOHNSTON (~1846-)
21vii.
William F JOHNSTON (~1849-)
22viii.
Wesley Sandfield/Siles JOHNSTON (~1851-)
23ix.
Helen JOHNSTON (~1853-)
24x.
Benjamin Burrows JOHNSTON (1854-1908)
25xi.
Marta JOHNSTON (~1858-)
4. John JOHNSTON (Richard1). Born in 1818 in County Fermanagh, Ireland. John died in Palmerston, Ontario, Canada, on 20 Jun 1897; he was 79.
- 1861 Census of Canada
Name: John Johnston
Gender: Male
Age: 42 [next birthday]
Birth Year: 1819
Birthplace: Ireland
Marital Status: Married
Home in 1861: Wallace, Perth, Canada West
Religion: LC [EC]
Film Number: C-1065
Page Number: 31
Household Members:
Name Age
John Johnston 42 - farmer, Ireland, EC, 41, M, married, log house 1 story 1 family
Mary A Johnston, Ireland, EC, 36, F, married,
Robert Johnston, WC, EC, 14, M
Richard Johnston, WC, EC, 11, M
Margaret J Johnston, WC, EC, 13, F
- 1871 Census of Canada
Name: John Johnston
Gender: Male
Age: 52
Birth Year: abt 1819
Birth Place: Ireland
Marital Status: Widowed
Religion: Weslyan Methodist
Origin: Irish
Province: Ontario
District: Perth North
District Number: 30
Division: 04
Subdistrict: Wallace
Subdistrict Number: g
Household Members:
Name Age
Robert Johnston 26 - M 26, O, WMeth, Irish, famer, M
Mary A Johnston 21 - F, 21, O, WMeth, Irish, M
Wm John Johnston 3 - M 3, O, WMeth, Irish
George Johnston 4 months - M, 4/12 Dec’b?, O, WMeth, Irish
John Johnston 52 - M, 52, Ireland, WMeth, Irish, farmer, W
Margret I Johnston 23 - F, 23, O, WMeeth, Irish,
next page ….
Richard Johnston 21 - M, 21, O, WMeth, Irish, farmer,
- 1881 Census of Canada
Name: John Johnston
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Age: 61
Birth Year: 1820
Birthplace: Ireland
Religion: Bible Christian
Nationality: Irish
Occupation: Merchant
Province: Ontario
District Number: 172
District: Perth North
Sub-District Number: I
Subdistrict: Palmerston
Household Members:
Name Age
John Johnston 61 - M, 61, ?, Ireland. B Christian, Irish, Merchant, M
Ann Johnston 61 - F, ?, ?, Ireland, B Christian, Irish, -, M
- 1891 Census of Canada
Name: John Johnston
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Widowed
Age: 73
Birth Year: abt 1818
Birthplace: Ireland
Relation to Head of House: Head
Religion: Methodist
French Canadian: No
Father's Birth Place: Ireland
Mother's Birth Place: Ireland
Province: Ontario
District Number: 126
District: Wellington North
Subdistrict: Palmerston
Household Members:
Name Age
John Johnston 73 - M, 73, W, Ireland x 3, Meth, Farmer
[only one in household, living next door to the Thomas Webb family, and on the other side is a hotel - hotel keeper is John J Kearno, and a Maggie Johnston age 20 is a domestic hotel cook there as well]
From other researchers:
- John married twice. Had 4 children with Mary Ann Rogers. Ann McQuillan had 1 daughter by her previous marriage.
- 1840: immigrated to Cartwright Twp, Durham County, Ontario about 1840, assuming he came the same year as his brother Robert (as per 1901 census).
- 1844: tax assessment of John “Jonston” in Cartwright township, Durham Ontario. Assessed on same lot as his brother Robert (Lot 5, Con. 5). Assessed for 1 milk cow - total assessment: 3 pounds. A Charles Jerran is also assessed on the same lot with Robert and John - relationship unknown.
- 1845: “John does not appear on the 1845 assessment for Cartwright Township and he may have left for Reach Township by then. John's first child, Robert Henry, was born in Reach Township on Oct. 27, 1847, so his first marriage to Mary Ann Rogers likely occurred about 1845.”
- 1854: John Johnston occupied Lots 13 and 14, Concession 10, Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario
- 1856: Affidavit of William Daley as to the settlement of Lots 13 and 14, Concession 10, Wallace Township, by John Johnston, 15 Aug 1856, Wallace Township
- 1856: Application for permission to occupy Lots 13 & 14, Concessionn 10, Wallace Township. Application signed by John Johnston himself. (Note: his application is signed on the same day as his father Richard's application for permission to occupy Lot 7, Con. 12) - 23 Sep 1856, Stratford, Perth County ON
- 1857: tax assessment for Lot 14, Concession 10, Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario
- 1858: tax assessment for Lot 13, Concession 10, Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario
- 1872: marriage to Ann McQuillan,
“Johnston's hotel, Rothsay, Maryborough township, Wellington county, Ontario
John's birthplace given as County Fermanagh, Ireland and his parents' names given as Richard and "Christiann" Johnston. Note that John's [step] daughter Margaret Jane was also married at Johnston's hotel, Rothsay just days earlier on April 10, 1872.”
- 1881 from Kerry: “My great-great grandfather John Johnston (James Elden's brother) also seemed to be something of an entrepreneur and in the 1881 census for Palmerston his occupation is given as "merchant".”
- 1861 Census of Canada
Name: John Johnston
Gender: Male
Age: 42 [next birthday]
Birth Year: 1819
Birthplace: Ireland
Marital Status: Married
Home in 1861: Wallace, Perth, Canada West
Religion: LC [EC]
Film Number: C-1065
Page Number: 31
Household Members:
Name Age
John Johnston 42 - farmer, Ireland, EC, 41, M, married, log house 1 story 1 family
Mary A Johnston, Ireland, EC, 36, F, married,
Robert Johnston, WC, EC, 14, M
Richard Johnston, WC, EC, 11, M
Margaret J Johnston, WC, EC, 13, F
- 1871 Census of Canada
Name: John Johnston
Gender: Male
Age: 52
Birth Year: abt 1819
Birth Place: Ireland
Marital Status: Widowed
Religion: Weslyan Methodist
Origin: Irish
Province: Ontario
District: Perth North
District Number: 30
Division: 04
Subdistrict: Wallace
Subdistrict Number: g
Household Members:
Name Age
Robert Johnston 26 - M 26, O, WMeth, Irish, famer, M
Mary A Johnston 21 - F, 21, O, WMeth, Irish, M
Wm John Johnston 3 - M 3, O, WMeth, Irish
George Johnston 4 months - M, 4/12 Dec’b?, O, WMeth, Irish
John Johnston 52 - M, 52, Ireland, WMeth, Irish, farmer, W
Margret I Johnston 23 - F, 23, O, WMeeth, Irish,
next page ….
Richard Johnston 21 - M, 21, O, WMeth, Irish, farmer,
- 1881 Census of Canada
Name: John Johnston
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Age: 61
Birth Year: 1820
Birthplace: Ireland
Religion: Bible Christian
Nationality: Irish
Occupation: Merchant
Province: Ontario
District Number: 172
District: Perth North
Sub-District Number: I
Subdistrict: Palmerston
Household Members:
Name Age
John Johnston 61 - M, 61, ?, Ireland. B Christian, Irish, Merchant, M
Ann Johnston 61 - F, ?, ?, Ireland, B Christian, Irish, -, M
- 1891 Census of Canada
Name: John Johnston
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Widowed
Age: 73
Birth Year: abt 1818
Birthplace: Ireland
Relation to Head of House: Head
Religion: Methodist
French Canadian: No
Father's Birth Place: Ireland
Mother's Birth Place: Ireland
Province: Ontario
District Number: 126
District: Wellington North
Subdistrict: Palmerston
Household Members:
Name Age
John Johnston 73 - M, 73, W, Ireland x 3, Meth, Farmer
[only one in household, living next door to the Thomas Webb family, and on the other side is a hotel - hotel keeper is John J Kearno, and a Maggie Johnston age 20 is a domestic hotel cook there as well]
From other researchers:
- John married twice. Had 4 children with Mary Ann Rogers. Ann McQuillan had 1 daughter by her previous marriage.
- 1840: immigrated to Cartwright Twp, Durham County, Ontario about 1840, assuming he came the same year as his brother Robert (as per 1901 census).
- 1844: tax assessment of John “Jonston” in Cartwright township, Durham Ontario. Assessed on same lot as his brother Robert (Lot 5, Con. 5). Assessed for 1 milk cow - total assessment: 3 pounds. A Charles Jerran is also assessed on the same lot with Robert and John - relationship unknown.
- 1845: “John does not appear on the 1845 assessment for Cartwright Township and he may have left for Reach Township by then. John's first child, Robert Henry, was born in Reach Township on Oct. 27, 1847, so his first marriage to Mary Ann Rogers likely occurred about 1845.”
- 1854: John Johnston occupied Lots 13 and 14, Concession 10, Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario
- 1856: Affidavit of William Daley as to the settlement of Lots 13 and 14, Concession 10, Wallace Township, by John Johnston, 15 Aug 1856, Wallace Township
- 1856: Application for permission to occupy Lots 13 & 14, Concessionn 10, Wallace Township. Application signed by John Johnston himself. (Note: his application is signed on the same day as his father Richard's application for permission to occupy Lot 7, Con. 12) - 23 Sep 1856, Stratford, Perth County ON
- 1857: tax assessment for Lot 14, Concession 10, Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario
- 1858: tax assessment for Lot 13, Concession 10, Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario
- 1872: marriage to Ann McQuillan,
“Johnston's hotel, Rothsay, Maryborough township, Wellington county, Ontario
John's birthplace given as County Fermanagh, Ireland and his parents' names given as Richard and "Christiann" Johnston. Note that John's [step] daughter Margaret Jane was also married at Johnston's hotel, Rothsay just days earlier on April 10, 1872.”
- 1881 from Kerry: “My great-great grandfather John Johnston (James Elden's brother) also seemed to be something of an entrepreneur and in the 1881 census for Palmerston his occupation is given as "merchant".”
Ca 1845 when John was 27, he first married Mary Ann ROGERS 
in Reach Twp, Ontario, Canada. Born in 1813 in Ireland or Canada. Mary Ann died in Palmerston, Ontario, Canada, on 16 Jul 1869; she was 56.
- 1869 photo of gravestone courtesy of Thrush family tree by clawlis, ancestry.com
“In / Memory of / Mary Ann / Beloved wife of / John Johnston /
died 16.July 1869 / age 56 years / ...”
in Reach Twp, Ontario, Canada. Born in 1813 in Ireland or Canada. Mary Ann died in Palmerston, Ontario, Canada, on 16 Jul 1869; she was 56.- 1869 photo of gravestone courtesy of Thrush family tree by clawlis, ancestry.com
“In / Memory of / Mary Ann / Beloved wife of / John Johnston /
died 16.July 1869 / age 56 years / ...”
They had the following children:
26i.
Robert Henry JOHNSTON (1847->1922)
27ii.
Margaret Jane JOHNSTON (1848-1925)
28iii.
Richard JOHNSTON (1851-1930)
29iv.
William JOHNSTON (1852-)
On 1 May 1872 when John was 54, he second married Ann HERON McQUILLAN in Johnston’s Hotel, Rothsay, Maryborough Twp, Wellington, Ontario, Canada. Born abt 1826 in Ireland. Ann died in Palmerston, Ontario, Canada, on 2 Apr 1891; she was 65.
- Previously married to Patrick McQuillaln and had 1 daughter Margaret Jane McQuillan (1855- )
- 1872 marriage to John Johnston, listed as Anna? McQuillan, age 48, Presbyterian, of Maryborough, bor Co Cavan? Ireland, widow, daughter of Robert Heron and Margaret Galbraith.
- Previously married to Patrick McQuillaln and had 1 daughter Margaret Jane McQuillan (1855- )
- 1872 marriage to John Johnston, listed as Anna? McQuillan, age 48, Presbyterian, of Maryborough, bor Co Cavan? Ireland, widow, daughter of Robert Heron and Margaret Galbraith.
Jane married James Henry ARMSTRONG. Born in 1805. James Henry died in 1889; he was 84.
6. Robert JOHNSTON (Richard1) . Born on 16 Jul 1820 in probably Fermanagh Co, Ireland. Robert died in Wallace, Palmerston, Wellington, Ontario, Canada, on 5 Jun 1904; he was 83. Buried in Palmerston, Ontario, Canada.
- 1840 living in Reach Township, Durham County, Ontario - immigratioin year as listed in 1901 census.
- 1842 Tax Assessment of Robert and James Jonston
Lot 5, Con. 5, Cartwright Township
South half of lot 5, Con. 5. 100 acres, all uncultivated. Assessed for 1 milk cow (1 pound) and land. Total assessment 23 pounds. Note there is a James "Jonston" on Lot 11, Con. 5.
- 1843 Tax Assessment of Robert and James Johnston
South half of lot 5, Con. 5. 100 acres - 2 cultivated, 98 uncultivated. Assessed for 2 oxen and 1 milk cow Total assessment 22 pounds.12 shillings. Note there is an assessment for James "Jonston" on Lot 10, Con. 3.
- 1844 Tax Assessment of Robert and John Johnston
Lot 5, Con. 5, Cartwright Township
South half of lot 5, Con. 5. 100 acres - 8 cultivated, 92 uncultivated. Assessed for 1 milk cow Total assessment 29 pounds, 8 shillings. Note there is an assessment for John "Jonston" (likely his brother) on the same lot. Also. James on Lot 10, Con. 3.
- 1857 & 1858 Tax assessment
Lot 7, Concession 12, Wallace Township, Perth County
- 1871 Census of Canada
Name: Robert Johnston
Gender: Male
Age: 50
Birth Year: abt 1821
Birth Place: Ireland
Marital Status: Married
Religion: Church Of England
Origin: Irish
Province: Ontario
District: Perth North
District Number: 30
Division: 04
Subdistrict: Wallace
Subdistrict Number: g
Household Members:
Name Age
Robert Johnston 50 - M, 50, Ireland, C of Eng, Irish, Farmer, M
Ann Johnston 40 - F, 40?, Ontario, C of Eng, Irish, M
Eliza [Elga?] I Johnston 12 - F, 12, Ont, C of Eng, Irish
Arthur K Johnston 7 - M, 7, Ont, C of Eng, Irish
Ravina Johnston 5 - F, 5, Ont, C of Eng, Irish
Margret Johnston 3 - F, 3, Ont, C of Eng, Irish
Christiana Johnston 1 - F, 1, Ont, C of Eng, Irish
- 1881 Census of Canada
Name: Robert Johnston
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Age: 60
Birth Year: 1821
Birthplace: Ireland
Religion: Church of England
Nationality: Irish
Occupation: Farmer
Province: Ontario
District Number: 172
District: Perth North
Sub-District Number: G
Subdistrict: Wallace
Division: 1
Household Members:
Name Age
Robert Johnston 60 - M, 60, Irland, C England, Irish, Farmer, M
Ann Johnston 44 - F, 44, Ontario, C England, Irish, M
Arther Johnston 16 - M, 16, Ontario, C England, Irish
Ravine Johnston 15 - F, 15, Ontario, C England, Irish
Mary Ann Johnston 13 - F, 13, Ontario, C England, Irish, going to school
Christena Johnston 11 - F, 11, Ontario, C England, Irish, going to school
Esther Johnston 8 - F, 8, Ontario, C England, Irish, going to school
Martha Johnston 6 - F, 6, Ontario, C England, Irish, going to school
Linn* Eliza Jane Johnston 21 - F, 21, Ontario, C England, Irish, going to school
Robert Johnston 3/12 - M, ?/12, born within last 12 months
[* Lim? may have been entered as a last name; perhaps Robert is her infant son based on order of entry?]
- 1891 Canada census, living in Wallace, Wellington North, Ontario
Name Age
Robert Johnston 71 - M, 71, M, Irland x 3
Am Johnston 56 - F, 56, M, wife, Ont, Irland x 2, Salvation Arme
Arthur Johnston 27 - M, 27, M, son, Ont, Irland, Ont
also in same househouse as per film …
Rebecca Johnston, F, 24, M, Irland, x 3
Jenmie Johnston, F, 20, daug, Ont, Irland, Ont [probably Esther Jane]
Mutha Johnston F, 18, daug, Ont, Irland, Ont [Martha]
Christina Johnston, F, 21, daug, Ont, Irland, Ont
James Johnston, M, 10, son, Ont, Irland, Ont
Dortha Johnston, F, 4, daug, Ont, Irland, Ont [probably Arthur’s daughter]
- 8 children listed by another researcher
- 1904 Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1938 and Deaths Overseas, 1939-1947
Name: Robert Johnston
Death Date: 5 Jun 1904
Death County or District: Wellington - Palmerston Div.
Death State: Ontario
Death Country: Canada
Age: 83
Gender: Male
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1821
Birth Location: Ireland
Residence Lot 7, Cn 12 Wallace
Farmer, married, Episcopalian,
COD: senile gangrene 6 weeks; physician A Stewart
No. 029363
- 1904 Gravestone in Palmerston Ontario says:
Johnston
in memory of
Robert I. Johnston
1821-1904
His Wife Ann Martin
1833-1908
J. W. (Sam) Johnston
1880-1972
his wife
Regina Neable
1884-1964
. Born on 16 Jul 1820 in probably Fermanagh Co, Ireland. Robert died in Wallace, Palmerston, Wellington, Ontario, Canada, on 5 Jun 1904; he was 83. Buried in Palmerston, Ontario, Canada.- 1840 living in Reach Township, Durham County, Ontario - immigratioin year as listed in 1901 census.
- 1842 Tax Assessment of Robert and James Jonston
Lot 5, Con. 5, Cartwright Township
South half of lot 5, Con. 5. 100 acres, all uncultivated. Assessed for 1 milk cow (1 pound) and land. Total assessment 23 pounds. Note there is a James "Jonston" on Lot 11, Con. 5.
- 1843 Tax Assessment of Robert and James Johnston
South half of lot 5, Con. 5. 100 acres - 2 cultivated, 98 uncultivated. Assessed for 2 oxen and 1 milk cow Total assessment 22 pounds.12 shillings. Note there is an assessment for James "Jonston" on Lot 10, Con. 3.
- 1844 Tax Assessment of Robert and John Johnston
Lot 5, Con. 5, Cartwright Township
South half of lot 5, Con. 5. 100 acres - 8 cultivated, 92 uncultivated. Assessed for 1 milk cow Total assessment 29 pounds, 8 shillings. Note there is an assessment for John "Jonston" (likely his brother) on the same lot. Also. James on Lot 10, Con. 3.
- 1857 & 1858 Tax assessment
Lot 7, Concession 12, Wallace Township, Perth County
- 1871 Census of Canada
Name: Robert Johnston
Gender: Male
Age: 50
Birth Year: abt 1821
Birth Place: Ireland
Marital Status: Married
Religion: Church Of England
Origin: Irish
Province: Ontario
District: Perth North
District Number: 30
Division: 04
Subdistrict: Wallace
Subdistrict Number: g
Household Members:
Name Age
Robert Johnston 50 - M, 50, Ireland, C of Eng, Irish, Farmer, M
Ann Johnston 40 - F, 40?, Ontario, C of Eng, Irish, M
Eliza [Elga?] I Johnston 12 - F, 12, Ont, C of Eng, Irish
Arthur K Johnston 7 - M, 7, Ont, C of Eng, Irish
Ravina Johnston 5 - F, 5, Ont, C of Eng, Irish
Margret Johnston 3 - F, 3, Ont, C of Eng, Irish
Christiana Johnston 1 - F, 1, Ont, C of Eng, Irish
- 1881 Census of Canada
Name: Robert Johnston
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Age: 60
Birth Year: 1821
Birthplace: Ireland
Religion: Church of England
Nationality: Irish
Occupation: Farmer
Province: Ontario
District Number: 172
District: Perth North
Sub-District Number: G
Subdistrict: Wallace
Division: 1
Household Members:
Name Age
Robert Johnston 60 - M, 60, Irland, C England, Irish, Farmer, M
Ann Johnston 44 - F, 44, Ontario, C England, Irish, M
Arther Johnston 16 - M, 16, Ontario, C England, Irish
Ravine Johnston 15 - F, 15, Ontario, C England, Irish
Mary Ann Johnston 13 - F, 13, Ontario, C England, Irish, going to school
Christena Johnston 11 - F, 11, Ontario, C England, Irish, going to school
Esther Johnston 8 - F, 8, Ontario, C England, Irish, going to school
Martha Johnston 6 - F, 6, Ontario, C England, Irish, going to school
Linn* Eliza Jane Johnston 21 - F, 21, Ontario, C England, Irish, going to school
Robert Johnston 3/12 - M, ?/12, born within last 12 months
[* Lim? may have been entered as a last name; perhaps Robert is her infant son based on order of entry?]
- 1891 Canada census, living in Wallace, Wellington North, Ontario
Name Age
Robert Johnston 71 - M, 71, M, Irland x 3
Am Johnston 56 - F, 56, M, wife, Ont, Irland x 2, Salvation Arme
Arthur Johnston 27 - M, 27, M, son, Ont, Irland, Ont
also in same househouse as per film …
Rebecca Johnston, F, 24, M, Irland, x 3
Jenmie Johnston, F, 20, daug, Ont, Irland, Ont [probably Esther Jane]
Mutha Johnston F, 18, daug, Ont, Irland, Ont [Martha]
Christina Johnston, F, 21, daug, Ont, Irland, Ont
James Johnston, M, 10, son, Ont, Irland, Ont
Dortha Johnston, F, 4, daug, Ont, Irland, Ont [probably Arthur’s daughter]
- 8 children listed by another researcher
- 1904 Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1938 and Deaths Overseas, 1939-1947
Name: Robert Johnston
Death Date: 5 Jun 1904
Death County or District: Wellington - Palmerston Div.
Death State: Ontario
Death Country: Canada
Age: 83
Gender: Male
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1821
Birth Location: Ireland
Residence Lot 7, Cn 12 Wallace
Farmer, married, Episcopalian,
COD: senile gangrene 6 weeks; physician A Stewart
No. 029363
- 1904 Gravestone in Palmerston Ontario says:
Johnston
in memory of
Robert I. Johnston
1821-1904
His Wife Ann Martin
1833-1908
J. W. (Sam) Johnston
1880-1972
his wife
Regina Neable
1884-1964
Robert married Ann MARTIN. Born in 1834. Ann died in 1908; she was 74.
They had the following children:
30i.
Eliza Jane JOHNSTON (~1859-<1951)
31ii.
Arthur N JOHNSTON (1864-1934)
32iii.
Lavina JOHNSTON (1866-1951)
33iv.
Christina JOHNSTON (1867-1940)
34v.
Margaret JOHNSTON (1868-1951)
35vi.
Esther Jane “Jennie” JOHNSTON (1872-1951)
36vii.
James Wesley “Sam” JOHNSTON (1880-1972)
37viii.
Martha JOHNSTON (1885-1951)