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Charles Wilson Johnston 1725–1789

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Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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5 researchers on YourRoots have Charles Johnston in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Feb 1725 · Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland
Died 4 Dec 1789 · New Hope, Orange, North Carolina, United States
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Biography

The story of Charles Wilson Johnston began in 1725 in Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland. Charles Wilson Johnston married martha blackwood, and had children including ann dixon johnston, bailey johnston, elizabeth johnston, margaret johnston, martha johnston, mary johnston. Charles Wilson Johnston passed away in 1789 in New Hope, Orange, North Carolina, United States.

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1725
Birth of Charles Wilson Johnston in Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland
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Death of Charles Wilson Johnston in New Hope, Orange, North Carolina, United States
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles Johnston

This ancestor line traces from Annandale, Scotland (1675) to Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland (1725) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Charles Johnston (1725–1789) was born in Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland and died in New Hope, Orange, North Carolina, United States. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Charles in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Charles Johnston's Ancestors

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Charles Wilson Johnston PTP
1725–1789
Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland
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Charles Johnston's Descendants

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Charles Wilson Johnston PTP 1725–1789