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Alexander Armstrong Johnston 1847–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Nov 1847

Birth Location: Perry County, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 14 Jul 1926

Death Location: Chambersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: George Johnston

Mother: Margaret Russell

Spouse(s): Araminta Alexander

Children(s): George Johnston, Mary Johnston, Raymond Johnston, William Johnston

In 1847, Alexander Armstrong Johnston entered the world in Perry County, Pennsylvania, born to George Johnston And Margaret Russell. In 1900, Alexander Armstrong Johnston resided in Greene, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Alexander Armstrong Johnston resided in Green, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA. Alexander Armstrong Johnston married Araminta Sarah Alexander, and had children including George Russell Johnston, Mary N Johnston, Raymond Lemoyne Johnston, William Marshall Johnston. Alexander Armstrong Johnston passed away in 1926 in Chambersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1847, Alexander Armstrong Johnston entered the world in Perry County, Pennsylvania, born to George Johnston And Margaret Russell.
  • In 1900, Alexander Armstrong Johnston resided in Greene, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Alexander Armstrong Johnston resided in Green, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Alexander Armstrong Johnston married Araminta Sarah Alexander, and had children including George Russell Johnston, Mary N Johnston, Raymond Lemoyne Johnston, William Marshall Johnston.
  • Alexander Armstrong Johnston passed away in 1926 in Chambersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander Johnston's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Johnston
1847–1926
Birth Place: Perry County, Pennsylvania
Parents
George Johnston
1802–1872
Pennsylvania, United States
Margaret Russell
1813–1874
Miami County, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
James (Johnston) 4GGF
1766–1834
Fermanagh County, Ireland
Margaret (Anderson) 4GGM
1768–1826
Pennsylvania
Alexander Russell
1783–1844
Augusta County, Virginia
Mary Anderson
1780–1843
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
William 5GGF
1730–1802
Margaret 5GGM
1743–
Andrew Russell
1738–1803
Elizabeth Armstrong
1742–1803
William 5GGF
1730–1802
Margaret 5GGM
1743–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander 6GGF
1701–
Margaret 6GGF
1709–1760
William 6GGF
1720–1781
Mary 6GGM
1712–1775
Alexander 6GGF
1701–
Margaret 6GGF
1709–1760
William 6GGF
1720–1781
Mary 6GGM
1712–1775

Alexander Johnston's Descendants

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Alexander (Armstrong) Johnston (28 Nov 1847–14 Jul 1926) m. Araminta (Sarah) Alexander (19 Oct 1856–21 Aug 1946)
  1. 1. George (Russell) Johnston 1885–
  2. 2. Mary (N) Johnston 1890–
  3. 3. Raymond (LeMoyne) Johnston 1895–1974 m. Katherine (Elizabeth) Seth 1891–1967
    1. 1. Alexander (Seth) Johnston 1928–2011 m. Joyce (Mae) Johnson 1927–2003
  4. 4. William (Marshall) Johnston 1887–1965

Alexander Johnston's Timeline

5 Records

1847
28 Nov 1847
Birth of Alexander Armstrong Johnston in Perry County, Pennsylvania
Perry County, Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 53
Alexander Armstrong Johnston resided here in Greene, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Greene, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 63
Alexander Armstrong Johnston resided here in Green, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Green, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 73
Alexander Armstrong Johnston resided here in Greene, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Greene, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
1926
14 Jul 1926
Age 79
Death of Alexander Armstrong Johnston in Chambersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Chambersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1847
    Event Place: Perry County, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Greene, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Green, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Greene, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jul 1926
    Event Place: Chambersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 073001-076000

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