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Benjamin N Johnston 1815–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 September 1815

Birth Location: Colleton, Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: November 1880

Death Location: Durant, Hillsborough County, Florida, United States of America

Father: john Johnston

Mother: Sarah Johnston

Spouse(s): Jane Johnston

Children(s): Columbus Johnston, Josephine Johnston, Francess Johnston, America Johnston, Mary Johnston, Sarah Johnston, Benjamin Johnston, Augusta Johnston, Hendle Johnston, Chorine Johnston

In 1815, Benjamin N Johnston entered the world in Colleton, Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America, born to John Johnathon Johnston And Sarah Spell Johnston. In 1850, Benjamin N Johnston resided in District 16, Liberty, Georgia, USA. In 1860, Benjamin N Johnston resided in Hillsborough, Florida. Benjamin N Johnston married Jane Caroline Johnston, and had children including America Johnston, Augusta H Johnston, Benjamin F Johnston, Chorine Isabella Johnston, Columbus M Johnston, Francess Johnston, Hendle Johnston, Josephine V Johnston, Mary Johnston, Sarah Ann Johnston. Benjamin N Johnston passed away in 1880 in Durant, Hillsborough County, Florida, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1815, Benjamin N Johnston entered the world in Colleton, Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America, born to John Johnathon Johnston And Sarah Spell Johnston.
  • In 1850, Benjamin N Johnston resided in District 16, Liberty, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1860, Benjamin N Johnston resided in Hillsborough, Florida.
  • Benjamin N Johnston married Jane Caroline Johnston, and had children including America Johnston, Augusta H Johnston, Benjamin F Johnston, Chorine Isabella Johnston, Columbus M Johnston, Francess Johnston, Hendle Johnston, Josephine V Johnston, Mary Johnston, Sarah Ann Johnston.
  • Benjamin N Johnston passed away in 1880 in Durant, Hillsborough County, Florida, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Johnston's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Johnston
1815–1880
Birth Place: Colleton, Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America
Parents
john Johnathon Johnston
1778–1849
St Peters Parish, Beaufort, South Carolina, United States
Sarah (Spell) Johnston
1781–1867
Grandparents
Elizabeth Henry
1744–
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Johnston's Descendants

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Benjamin (N) Johnston (17 September 1815–November 1880) m. Jane (Caroline) Johnston (12 October 1817–15 July 1867)
  1. 1. Columbus (M) Johnston 1844–1886
    1. 1. Picalena (Elam) Johnston 1874–1960
    2. 2. Ida Johnston 1877–
    3. 3. Emma Johnston 1880–
    4. 4. Bart Johnson 1884–1960 m. Orby Weeks 1893–1984
      1. 1. Roy (L) Johnson 1915–
      2. 2. Esther (L) Johnson 1920–
      3. 3. Buford Johnson 1930–1990 m. Annie (Mae) Rose 1928–1982
  2. 2. Josephine (V.) Johnston 1846–1921
  3. 3. Francess Johnston 1850–1915
  4. 4. America Johnston 1852–
  5. 5. Mary Johnston 1857–1899
  6. 6. Sarah (Ann) Johnston 1849–1897
  7. 7. Benjamin (F.) Johnston 1847–1866
  8. 8. Augusta (H.) Johnston 1841–1897
  9. 9. Hendle Johnston 1855–1882
  10. 10. Chorine (Isabella) Johnston 1858–1897

Benjamin Johnston's Timeline

4 Records

1815
17 September 1815
Birth of Benjamin N Johnston in Colleton, Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America
Colleton, Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 35
Benjamin N Johnston resided here in District 16, Liberty, Georgia, USA
District 16, Liberty, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 45
Benjamin N Johnston resided here in Hillsborough, Florida
Hillsborough, Florida
1880
November 1880
Age 65
Death of Benjamin N Johnston in Durant, Hillsborough County, Florida, United States of America
Durant, Hillsborough County, Florida, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 September 1815
    Event Place: Colleton, Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Hillsborough, Florida; Roll: M653_107; Page: 654; Family History Library Film: 803107
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 16, Liberty, Georgia; Roll: M432_75; Page: 308B; Image: 352
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 16, Liberty, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 16, Liberty, Georgia; Roll: M432_75; Page: 308B; Image: 352

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Hillsborough, Florida
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Hillsborough, Florida; Roll: M653_107; Page: 654; Family History Library Film: 803107

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: November 1880
    Event Place: Durant, Hillsborough County, Florida, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Durant, Hillsborough County, Florida, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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