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Benjamin A. Johnston 1763–1837 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Nov 1763

Birth Location: Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 29 Jan 1837

Death Location: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Benjamin, Johnston

Mother: Dorothy Johnston

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Muse, Elizabeth Thomas

Children(s): Gabriel Johnston, John Johnston, Louisa Johnston, Mary Johnston, John Johnston, Caroline Johnston, Benjamin III, Lucinda Johnston, General Johnston

In 1763, Benjamin A. Johnston entered the world in Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States, born to Benjamin 2Nd Lieutenant Johnston And Dorothy Johnston. In 1790, Benjamin A. Johnston resided in No Township Listed, Jefferson County, KY. In 1810, Benjamin A. Johnston resided in Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States. Benjamin A. Johnston married Charlotte Tyler, Elizabeth Muse, Elizabeth Thomas, and had children including Benjamin J Johnston Iii, Caroline Johnston, Gabriel Jones Johnston, General Washington Johnston, John Harrison Johnston, John Johnston, Louisa Johnston, Lucinda Johnston, Mary Ann Johnston. Benjamin A. Johnston passed away in 1837 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1763, Benjamin A. Johnston entered the world in Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States, born to Benjamin 2Nd Lieutenant Johnston And Dorothy Johnston.
  • In 1790, Benjamin A. Johnston resided in No Township Listed, Jefferson County, KY.
  • In 1810, Benjamin A. Johnston resided in Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States.
  • Benjamin A. Johnston married Charlotte Tyler, Elizabeth Muse, Elizabeth Thomas, and had children including Benjamin J Johnston Iii, Caroline Johnston, Gabriel Jones Johnston, General Washington Johnston, John Harrison Johnston, John Johnston, Louisa Johnston, Lucinda Johnston, Mary Ann Johnston.
  • Benjamin A. Johnston passed away in 1837 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Johnston's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Johnston
1763–1837
Birth Place: Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
Parents
Benjamin, 2nd Lieutenant Johnston
1734–1791
Port Royal, Caroline, Virginia, USA
Dorothy Johnston
1734–1792
Richmond, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
John (Anthony Johnson) Sr
1697–1769
Annandale, Hartfell
Elizabeth Maverick
1703–1742
Caroline, Virginia, United States
Gabriel (Godfrey "The Honorable") Jones
1724–1806
Williamsburg, James, Virginia, United States
Margaret (Madison) Strother
1726–1822
Culpepper, King George, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Sir JOHNSTONE
1649–1704
Sallie Clegg
1621–1670
Larkin Sr
1675–1728
Hannah Roy
1680–1743
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Johnston
1610–1656
Mary Cain
1625–1649
William Walker
1614–1676
Frances Warren
1612–1662
Charles Smith
1655–1710
Dorothy (Roy)
1671–1710

Benjamin Johnston's Descendants

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Benjamin (A.) Johnston (18 Nov 1763–29 Jan 1837) m. Elizabeth Muse (1767 or 1772?–1830 or 1831) m. Elizabeth Thomas (1772–1830)
  1. 1. Gabriel (Jones) Johnston 1802–1880
  2. 2. John Johnston 1798–1868
  3. 3. Louisa Johnston 1794–1845
  4. 4. Mary (Ann) Johnston 1799–1864
  5. 5. John (Harrison) Johnston 1800–1837
  6. 6. Caroline Johnston 1803–1857
  7. 7. Benjamin (J Johnston) III 1792–1858
  8. 8. Lucinda Johnston 1795–1865 m. Thomas (Warren) Floyd 1792–1855
    1. 1. Thomas Floyd 1821–
    2. 2. Benjamin (Lewis) Floyd 1822–1880
    3. 3. Adeline Floyd 1825–1834
    4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth) Floyd 1827–
  9. 9. General (Washington) Johnston 1804–1874

Benjamin Johnston's Timeline

5 Records

1763
18 Nov 1763
Birth of Benjamin A. Johnston in Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
1790
1790
Age 27
Benjamin A. Johnston resided here in No Township Listed, Jefferson County, KY
No Township Listed, Jefferson County, KY
1810
1810
Age 47
Benjamin A. Johnston resided here in Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 67
Benjamin A. Johnston resided here in Joachim, Jefferson, Missouri, USA
Joachim, Jefferson, Missouri, USA
1837
29 Jan 1837
Age 74
Death of Benjamin A. Johnston in Sandy, Jefferson, Missouri, USA
Sandy, Jefferson, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1763
    Event Place: Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: UK, Royal Hospital Chelsea Pensioner Admissions and Discharges, Royal Hospital, Chelsea: Disability and Royal Artillery Out-Pensions, Admission Books; Class: WO 116; Piece Number: 9

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1837
    Event Place: Sandy, Jefferson, Missouri, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Jefferson County, KY
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Joachim, Jefferson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Joachim, Jefferson, Missouri; Series: M19; Roll: 72; Page: 123; Family History Library Film: 0014853

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Spotsylvania, Virginia; Roll: 71; Page: 96; Image: 00189; Family History Library Film: 0181431

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