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Benjamin Johnston 1778–1853 – Genealogical Records
Birth Date: 14 Feb 1778
Birth Location: Allegheny, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death Date: 30 Aug 1853
Death Location: Brooke County, West Virginia, United States of America
Father: Abel Johnson
Mother: Anna Alexander
Spouse(s): Sarah Albin
Children(s): Lucinda Johnson, Henry JOHNSON
The story of Benjamin Johnston began in 1778 in Allegheny, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1797, Benjamin Johnston resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1820, Benjamin Johnston resided in Wellsburg, Brooke, Virginia, USA. Benjamin Johnston married Dofenbaugh, Sarah Albin, and had children including Henry H Johnson, Lucinda Johnson. Benjamin Johnston passed away in 1853 in Brooke County, West Virginia, United States of America.
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Biography
- The story of Benjamin Johnston began in 1778 in Allegheny, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA.
- In 1797, Benjamin Johnston resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- In 1820, Benjamin Johnston resided in Wellsburg, Brooke, Virginia, USA.
- Benjamin Johnston married Dofenbaugh, Sarah Albin, and had children including Henry H Johnson, Lucinda Johnson.
- Benjamin Johnston passed away in 1853 in Brooke County, West Virginia, United States of America.
Immediate Family
Parents
Abel Johnson
1744–1820
Birth Location: Cheshire, England
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Anna Alexander
1750–1851
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
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Spouses(s)
Sarah Albin
1782–1882
Birth Location: –
SA
Children(s)
Lucinda Johnson
1830–1906
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Henry JOHNSON
1826–1888
Birth Location: Brookville, Pennsylvania
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Benjamin Johnston's Ancestors
Self
Benjamin Johnston
1778–1853
Birth Place: Allegheny, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Abel Johnson
1744–1820
Cheshire, England
Anna Alexander
1750–1851
Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Elizabeth Bailey
1710–1770
Cheshire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Johnston's Descendants
1.
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Benjamin Johnston
(14 Feb 1778–30 Aug 1853)
m. Sarah Albin (1782–1882)
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1. Lucinda Johnson 1830–1906
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2. Henry (H) JOHNSON 1826–1888
Benjamin Johnston's Timeline
8 Records
1778
14 Feb 1778
Birth of Benjamin Johnston in Allegheny, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Allegheny, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
1797
18 Apr 1797
Age 19
Benjamin Johnston resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 42
Benjamin Johnston resided here in Wellsburg, Brooke, Virginia, USA
Wellsburg, Brooke, Virginia, USA
1838
19 Dec 1838
Age 60
Benjamin Johnston resided here in York, Pennsylvania, USA
York, Pennsylvania, USA
1840
1840
Age 62
Benjamin Johnston resided here in Brooke, Virginia, USA
Brooke, Virginia, USA
1846
May 1846
Age 68
Benjamin Johnston - Probate in Brooke, West Virginia, USA
Brooke, West Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 72
Benjamin Johnston resided here in Perry, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
Perry, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
1853
30 Aug 1853
Age 75
Death of Benjamin Johnston in Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky
Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky
1778
14 Feb 1778
Birth of Benjamin Johnston in Allegheny, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Allegheny, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
1797
18 Apr 1797
Age 19
Benjamin Johnston resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 42
Benjamin Johnston resided here in Wellsburg, Brooke, Virginia, USA
Wellsburg, Brooke, Virginia, USA
1838
19 Dec 1838
Age 60
Benjamin Johnston resided here in York, Pennsylvania, USA
York, Pennsylvania, USA
1840
1840
Age 62
Benjamin Johnston resided here in Brooke, Virginia, USA
Brooke, Virginia, USA
1846
May 1846
Age 68
Benjamin Johnston - Probate in Brooke, West Virginia, USA
Brooke, West Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 72
Benjamin Johnston resided here in Perry, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
Perry, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
1853
30 Aug 1853
Age 75
Death of Benjamin Johnston in Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky
Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky
Sources
Genealogy Event 1
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 14 Feb 1778
Event Place: Allegheny, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Record Source:
[1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
[2] U.S., Citizenship Affidavits of US-born Seamen at Select Ports, 1792-1869, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Proofs of Citizenship Used to Apply for Seamen's Certificates for the Port of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1792-1861
[3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Perry, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: 786; Page: 116b
[4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 18 Apr 1797
Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Haverford College; Haverford, Pennsylvania
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
Event Place: Wellsburg, Brooke, Virginia, USA
Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Wellsburg, Brooke, Virginia; Page: 87; NARA Roll: M33_132; Image: 64
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 19 Dec 1838
Event Place: York, Pennsylvania, USA
Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Pennsylvania Republican; Publication Date: 19 Dec 1838; Publication Place: York, Pennsylvania, USA
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1840
Event Place: Brooke, Virginia, USA
Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Brooke, Virginia; Roll: 552; Page: 220; Family History Library Film: 0029684
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1850
Event Place: Perry, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Perry, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: 786; Page: 116b
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Brooke County, Virginia
Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1797-1926; Will Index, 1797-1971; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Brooke County)
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Record Source: U.S., Citizenship Affidavits of US-born Seamen at Select Ports, 1792-1869, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Proofs of Citizenship Used to Apply for Seamen's Certificates for the Port of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1792-1861
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 30 Aug 1853
Event Place: Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky
Record Source:
[1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
[2] West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1797-1926; Will Index, 1797-1971; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Brooke County)
[3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Brooke County, West Virginia, United States of America
Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Probate
Event Date: May 1846
Event Place: Brooke, West Virginia, USA
Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1797-1926; Will Index, 1797-1971; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Brooke County)
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 14 Feb 1778
Event Place: Allegheny, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Record Source:
[1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
[2] U.S., Citizenship Affidavits of US-born Seamen at Select Ports, 1792-1869, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Proofs of Citizenship Used to Apply for Seamen's Certificates for the Port of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1792-1861
[3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Perry, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: 786; Page: 116b
[4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 18 Apr 1797
Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Haverford College; Haverford, Pennsylvania
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
Event Place: Wellsburg, Brooke, Virginia, USA
Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Wellsburg, Brooke, Virginia; Page: 87; NARA Roll: M33_132; Image: 64
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 19 Dec 1838
Event Place: York, Pennsylvania, USA
Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Pennsylvania Republican; Publication Date: 19 Dec 1838; Publication Place: York, Pennsylvania, USA
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1840
Event Place: Brooke, Virginia, USA
Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Brooke, Virginia; Roll: 552; Page: 220; Family History Library Film: 0029684
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1850
Event Place: Perry, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Perry, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: 786; Page: 116b
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Brooke County, Virginia
Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1797-1926; Will Index, 1797-1971; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Brooke County)
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Record Source: U.S., Citizenship Affidavits of US-born Seamen at Select Ports, 1792-1869, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Proofs of Citizenship Used to Apply for Seamen's Certificates for the Port of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1792-1861
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 30 Aug 1853
Event Place: Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky
Record Source:
[1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
[2] West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1797-1926; Will Index, 1797-1971; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Brooke County)
[3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Brooke County, West Virginia, United States of America
Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Probate
Event Date: May 1846
Event Place: Brooke, West Virginia, USA
Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1797-1926; Will Index, 1797-1971; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Brooke County)