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Arthur Johnston 1886 – 1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 September 1886

Birth Location: Christchurch, NZ

Death Date: 14 May 1956

Death Location: London England

Father: Robert Johnston

Mother: Esther Ritchie

Spouse(s): Annie Wilson

Children(s): Elva Johnston

Early life: Arthur Johnston arrived in Christchurch, NZ in 1886, born to Robert Johnston and Esther Ritchie. Over time, Arthur Johnston formed a family with Annie Josephine Wilson, which included Elva Berenice Johnston. Arthur Johnston concluded life in London England in 1956.

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Parents

Robert Johnston
1849 – 1934
Birth Location: Magherafelt, Londonderry, Northern Ireland
RJ
Esther Ritchie
1853 – 1937
Birth Location: Magherafelt, Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Annie Wilson
1889 – 1973
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Elva Johnston
1923 – 2015
Birth Location: Christchurch, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
EJ

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 22 September 1886
    Event Place: Christchurch, NZ

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 14 May 1956
    Event Place: London England
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