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Johnston Edgar 1795–1859

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Johnston Edgar in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 Jul 1795 · Munfordville, Hart, Kentucky, United States
Died 13 Dec 1859 · Hardin County, Kentucky, USA
Father Elizabeth Cummings Edgar
Spouse Susannah F Harness
Children Jane Mary Edgar

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1795, Johnston Edgar entered the world in Munfordville, Hart, Kentucky, United States, born to elizabeth cummings edgar. Johnston Edgar married susannah f harness, and had children including jane mary edgar. Johnston Edgar passed away in 1859 in Hardin County, Kentucky, USA.

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Life Timeline

1795
Birth of Johnston Edgar in Munfordville, Hart, Kentucky, United States
Birth
1817
Johnston Edgar was married in,Barren,Kentucky,USA
Marriage
1859
Death of Johnston Edgar in Hardin County, Kentucky, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Johnston Edgar

This ancestor line traces from North Carolina, USA (1690) to Munfordville, Hart, Kentucky, United States (1795) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Johnston Edgar (1795–1859) was born in Munfordville, Hart, Kentucky, United States and died in Hardin County, Kentucky, USA. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Johnston 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Johnston Edgar's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Johnston Edgar PTP
1795–1859
Munfordville, Hart, Kentucky, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Johnston Edgar's Descendants

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Johnston Edgar PTP 1795–1859