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Johnston Family History & Genealogy

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Early Johnstons

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Gilbert Johnston Sr. was born in 1700 at Scotland in UK, and died at age 75 years old in 1775 in North Carolina USA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gilbert Johnston Sr..
George Johnston of Australia was born in 1769, and died at age 85 years old in 1854.
William Johnston of Australia was born in 1771, and died at age 94 years old in 1865.
Henry Johnston of Australia was born in 1779, and died at age 90 years old in 1869.
William Bryant Johnston
William Bryant Johnston was born in 1781. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Bryant Johnston.
Richard Johnston of Melbourne, St Francis Melbourne Parish County Australia was born in 1781, and died at age 65 years old in 1846 in Melbourne.
Richard Johnston of Melbourne, St Francis Melbourne Parish County Australia was born in 1781, and died at age 65 years old in 1846 in Melbourne.
Henry Johnston of Australia was born in 1781, and died at age 73 years old in 1854.
Ann Johnston of Australia was born in 1786, and died at age 76 years old in 1862.
William Johnston of Australia was born in 1786, and died at age 67 years old in 1853.
Charles Johnston of Australia was born in 1788, and died at age 74 years old in 1862.
Drucilla Johnston was born in 1790, and died at age 87 years old in 1877. Drucilla Johnston was buried at Nixville Cemetery in Nixville, Hampton County, SC. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Drucilla Johnston Shuman Trowell Prescott.

Johnston Family Members

Surnames: Johnie - Joley

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Florrie (Johnston) Hosmer of VIC Australia was born circa 1884. She was married to William Vivian Hosmer in 1897, and had children William George Hosmer, Walter Cadwallader Hosmer, Benjamin Ernest Hosmer, Daphne Frances Hosmer, Percy Thomas Hosmer, Hilda Hosmer, May Hosmer, Harold Victor Hosmer, and Agnes Hester Hosmer. Florrie Hosmer died at age 36 years old in 1920.
John A Johnston of Bridgeport, Fairfield County, CT was born on December 5, 1919, and died at age 73 years old on August 6, 1993.
Vera Catherine (Johnston-Bailey) Stephenson of Bendigo, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC Australia was born on July 28, 1906 in Bridgewater, Loddon Shire County. Vera Stephenson was married to Eric Herbert "Bert" Stephenson in 1926, and died at age 88 years old on December 22, 1994 in Bendigo, Greater Bendigo City County.
Alexandra Gwenivere Johnston (Jones maiden)
Alexandra Gwenivere (Jones) Johnston of Vero Beach, Florida United States was born on April 5, 1972 in Nashville, TN to Amanda Ray Donoho (Lucas). Alexandra Johnston has a sister Shawn Donoho Martin (Jones maiden name).
Ward Taylor Pendleton Johnston was born on September 23, 1982 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas United States to Bettie (Ward) Johnston, and has siblings Allen Raymond Ward and Dakota Robert Ward. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ward Taylor Pendleton Johnston.
Bettie (Ward) Johnston was born on August 14, 1947 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas United States, and is the mother of Allen Raymond Ward, Dakota Robert Ward, and Ward Taylor Pendleton Johnston. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bettie (Ward) Johnston.
Florence Margaret (Johnston) Prowd of Prahran, City of Stonnington County, VIC Australia was born on January 1, 1876 in Wallan, Mitchell Shire County to William Johnston and Ellen Kyle Johnston. She had siblings Albert Henry Sinclair Johnston, Ethel Jane "Ettie" Johnston, Ada Agnes Johnston, Ellen "Nellie" Johnston, William John Johnstone, George Allan Johnston, Archibald James Johnston, and Alma Elizabeth Johnston. She married James Charles Prowd in 1899, and had children Olive Marion Prowd, Charles Albert Allan Prowd, Valda Florence Prowd Obrien, Athel William Hugh Prowd, Mervyn Nichol Prowd, and Avis Lea Prowd. Florence Prowd died at age 61 years old on September 1, 1937 in Prahran, City of Stonnington County.
Archibald James Johnston of Euroa, Strathbogie Shire County, VIC Australia was born on October 17, 1894 in Euroa to William Johnston and Ellen Kyle Johnston. He had siblings Florence Margaret "Florrie" Johnston, Albert Henry Sinclair Johnston, Ethel Jane "Ettie" Johnston, Ada Agnes Johnston, Ellen "Nellie" Johnston, William John Johnstone, George Allan Johnston, and Alma Elizabeth Johnston. Archibald Johnston married Edyth Dorris Harrison in 1921, and died at age 72 years old on June 5, 1967 in Euroa.
Alma Elizabeth (Johnston) Snell of St Kilda, Port Phillip City County, VIC Australia was born on May 26, 1890 in Euroa, Strathbogie Shire County, and died at age 59 years old in 1949 in St Kilda, Port Phillip City County.
William John Johnstone of Euroa, Strathbogie Shire County, VIC Australia was born on March 13, 1878 in Wallan, Mitchell Shire County, and died at age 74 years old on September 22, 1952 in Euroa, Strathbogie Shire County.
George Allan Johnston of Euroa, Strathbogie Shire County, VIC Australia was born in 1880 in Euroa to William Johnston and Ellen Kyle Johnston. George Johnston had siblings Florence Margaret "Florrie" Johnston, Albert Henry Sinclair Johnston, Ethel Jane "Ettie" Johnston, Ada Agnes Johnston, Ellen "Nellie" Johnston, William John Johnstone, Archibald James Johnston, and Alma Elizabeth Johnston. He married Eileen Currie Johnston in 1905. They had children Eileen Ellen Johnston, Allan William Johnston, George Edward Johnston, and Allan William Johnston. He also married Laura Hardisty Johnston. George Johnston died at age 76 years old on June 6, 1957 in Euroa.
Ellen Johnston of Saint Kilda East, VIC Australia was born on September 19, 1882 in Euroa, Strathbogie Shire County, and died at age 68 years old on October 7, 1950 in Saint Kilda East.
Ethel Jane (Johnston) Stevens of Caulfield, City of Glen Eira County, VIC Australia was born on May 22, 1886 in Euroa, Strathbogie Shire County to William Johnston and Ellen Kyle Johnston. She had siblings Florence Margaret "Florrie" Johnston, Albert Henry Sinclair Johnston, Ada Agnes Johnston, Ellen "Nellie" Johnston, William John Johnstone, George Allan Johnston, Archibald James Johnston, and Alma Elizabeth Johnston. Ethel Stevens married Thomas William Stevens in 1918, and died at age 88 years old on March 9, 1975 in Caulfield, City of Glen Eira County.
Ellen (Kyle) Johnston of East Melbourne, City of Melbourne County, VIC Australia was born in 1849 in Collingwood, City of Yarra County. She was married to William Johnston in 1875, and had children Florence Margaret "Florrie" Johnston, William John Johnstone, George Allan Johnston, Ellen "Nellie" Johnston, Albert Henry Sinclair Johnston, Ethel Jane "Ettie" Johnston, Alma Elizabeth Johnston, Ada Agnes Johnston, and Archibald James Johnston. Ellen Johnston died at age 70 years old on July 13, 1920 in East Melbourne, City of Melbourne County.
William Johnston of Fitzroy, City of Yarra County, VIC Australia was born on May 6, 1847 in Kinlochewe, Highland Council County, Scotland United Kingdom, and died at age 71 years old on September 26, 1918 in Fitzroy, City of Yarra County, VIC Australia.
Ada Agnes (Johnston) Snell of St Kilda, Port Phillip City County, VIC Australia was born in 1891 in Euroa, Strathbogie Shire County, and died at age 29 years old on May 3, 1921 in St Kilda, Port Phillip City County.
George M Johnston of Burnsville, Braxton County, WV was born on May 11, 1925, and died at age 76 years old on February 22, 2002.
Wilma J Johnston of Columbia, Maury County, TN was born on December 15, 1953, and died at age 53 years old on March 10, 2007.
Frank Henry Johnston of Richmond, City of Yarra County, VIC Australia was born in 1914 in South Melbourne, Port Phillip City County, and died at age 66 years old in 1980 in Richmond, City of Yarra County.

Popular Johnston Biographies

Helen (Johnston)  Mohler Batemon
Helen (Johnston) Batemon was born in 1930 in Nesscity, Kansas United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Helen (Johnston) Mohler Batemon.
Norma Faye (Johnston) Woodruff
Norma Faye (Johnston) Woodruff was born on July 13, 1963 in Heath, Rockwall County, Texas United States. She was married to Dennis D Woodruff on June 16, 1982 in Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas, and they were together until death separated them. Norma Woodruff died at age 42 years old on October 16, 2005 in Royse City, Rockwall County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Norma Faye (Johnston) Woodruff.
Frances Benjamin Johnston
Frances Benjamin Johnston was born on January 15, 1864, and died at age 88 years old on May 16, 1952. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Frances Benjamin Johnston.
Diane M. (Krebs) Johnston
Diane Michelle Krebs married Daryl P Johnston on March 30, 1996 in Dallas Texas. Diane was 28 and Daryl was 30. They have 2 children, Aidan and Evan. Daryl has been the Executive Vice President of the United States Football League since 2022. When they met, Daryl Johnston was a running back (nickname "Moose" for his large size) for the Dallas Cowboys football team and Diane was a model. This is her account of their first meeting. (They were on location in December 1994): “We were shooting a Chevrolet commercial, ” says Krebs, who was booked for the job with Johnston. “I was the girl in the Camaro.” They both say it was love at first sight and they went on their first date a month later. Read about their relationship leading up to their marriage at Lassoing Daryl Johnston was easier than planning the wedding.. There is also a marriage record of Diane M Kreb, born in 1968 who was 25 when she married Bradley S. Schlachter (age 33) on July 18th 1993.
Freda E. Johnston of Watkinsville, Oconee County, GA was born on March 7, 1920, and died at age 80 years old on September 14, 2000.
Ellen (Kyle) Johnston of East Melbourne, City of Melbourne County, VIC Australia was born in 1849 in Collingwood, City of Yarra County. She was married to William Johnston in 1875, and had children Florence Margaret "Florrie" Johnston, William John Johnstone, George Allan Johnston, Ellen "Nellie" Johnston, Albert Henry Sinclair Johnston, Ethel Jane "Ettie" Johnston, Alma Elizabeth Johnston, Ada Agnes Johnston, and Archibald James Johnston. Ellen Johnston died at age 70 years old on July 13, 1920 in East Melbourne, City of Melbourne County.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Linnie Johnston (Whittenberg).
Lettie Mae (Collins) Johnston
Lettie Mae (Collins) Johnston of Houston, Harris County, Texas United States was born on July 15, 1911 in Lynchburg, VA, and died at age 84 years old on December 13, 1995.
Leonard Johnston has siblings John D Pope and Priscilla Johnston. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leonard Johnston.
Beryl Queenie Johnston of Australia has siblings Leonard, Donald, Vern, and Mame. She was married to Cyril Adolphus Johnston, and has children Gillian Bruce Johnston, Janice Mae Johnston, and Laurence Lendon Johnston. Beryl Johnston died in Little Mountain, Australia County, QLD. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Beryl Queenie Johnston.
John A Johnston of Bridgeport, Fairfield County, CT was born on December 5, 1919, and died at age 73 years old on August 6, 1993.
Tilly Johnston was married to John D Johnston, and has a child Doug Johnston. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Tilly Johnston.
his real name is Charles Monroe Roden. he was married to Anna Schlater, and then Edna Ambrose. he had 6 kids.
Nellie (Willson) Johnston
Nellie (Willson) Johnston was born in September 1869 in IA, and died at age 72 years old on August 8, 1942 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nellie (Willson) Johnston.
Stella Elizabeth (Tice) Johnston
Stella Elizabeth Johnston of Lawrenceville, Lawrence County, IL was born on March 21, 1901, and died at age 100 years old on November 15, 2001.
Reatha Jean Bretz
Reatha Jean (Johnston) Bretz was born on November 13, 1930, and died at age 85 years old on January 19, 2016 at El Paso, TX, USA in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas United States. Reatha Bretz was buried on January 19, 2016 at Fort Bliss National Cemetary in Fort Bliss.
Jane Collett
Jane was born in 1933 in Indianapolis, IN, to John Parret Collett and Mary Elizabeth Hamilton Collett. She attended Smith College, after which she met her first husband, Brad Johnston. Jane and brad were married for 25 years, and had three sons; Michael, Charles, and Scott (named after Dr. Scott, the pediatrician who got him through both prematurity and Erythroblastosis Fetalis). They raised their sons in Milwaukee, WI. Jane and Brad divorced in 1981. Michael (Mike) went on to become a writer and editor, focusing on photography. He has since been published multiple times in The New Yorker. Charles (Charlie) had a career as an Internal Medicine and Pediatric physician in Chicago. Scott was a clinical psycholgist in Rhode Island before his untimely death from cancer in 2021. Jane remarried, to John Woodward Thomas, in 1989. They were married until John's death in 2022, and lived in Cambridge near John's work as a professor at Harvard. Brad died from dementia in 2020, and is buried in Culpeper National Cemetary.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gary Johnston.
Charles Jackson Johnston
Charles Jackson Johnston was born in 1830. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charles Jackson Johnston.
Nora Belle (Sharp) Johnston
Nora Belle (Sharp) Johnston was born on May 14, 1872. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nora Belle (Sharp) Johnston.

Johnston Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Johnston family member is 72.0 years old according to our database of 58,273 people with the last name Johnston that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

72.0 years

Oldest Johnstons

These are the longest-lived members of the Johnston family on AncientFaces.

Verona C Johnston of Columbus, Franklin County, OH was born on August 6, 1890, and died at age 114 years old on December 1, 2004.
114 years
Aimee E Johnston of Westchester, Cook County, IL was born on November 7, 1888, and died at age 108 years old on February 14, 1997.
108 years
Susan (Johnston) Goodwinn-Johnson was born in 1891, and was the mother of Sheila Barry. Susan Goodwinn-Johnson died at age 108 years old in 1999. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Susan Goodwinn.
108 years
Gladys M Johnston of Littleton, Douglas County, CO was born on June 19, 1896, and died at age 108 years old on December 24, 2004.
108 years
Rosalynde Johnston of Charlevoix, Charlevoix County, MI was born on December 26, 1902, and died at age 107 years old on June 28, 2010.
107 years
Bernice Johnston of Seattle, King County, WA was born on August 8, 1900, and died at age 107 years old on November 15, 2007.
107 years
Inez H Johnston of Glenwood, Cook County, IL was born on February 2, 1899, and died at age 107 years old on June 13, 2006.
107 years
Marguerite F Johnston of Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA was born on October 14, 1898, and died at age 106 years old on January 21, 2005.
106 years
Annie E Johnston of Brentwood, Williamson County, TN was born on January 30, 1900, and died at age 107 years old on November 22, 2007.
107 years
Iris C Johnston of Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA was born on November 3, 1899, and died at age 106 years old on January 15, 2006.
106 years
Emma M Johnston of Artois, Glenn County, CA was born on May 11, 1883, and died at age 105 years old on March 13, 1989.
105 years
Rosa H Johnston of Bel Air, Harford County, MD was born on June 19, 1905, and died at age 105 years old on May 28, 2011.
105 years
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Kim Johnston, I wish I could help you but I dont have any information about William Wayne Johnston.
My name is Kimberly Johnston. My father is William Wayne Johnston. I had only seen him 1x n would like to k ow some of our family history
I don't have a William Wayne Johnston in my family either

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