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Benjamin Thomas Johnston 1860–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Nov 1860

Birth Location: Dog Creek, Hart, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 16 May 1936

Death Location: Hart County, Kentucky, USA

Father: William Johnston

Mother: William Jr

Spouse(s): Mary Pierce

Children(s): Gustine Johnson, Ida Johnston, Helmy Johnston, Helen Johnston, Rosaline Johnston, Mary Johnston, May Johnston, Mary Johnston, Claude Johnston, Pernice Johnston, Theodore Johnston

The story of Benjamin Thomas Johnston began in 1860 in Dog Creek, Hart, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, Benjamin Thomas Johnston resided in District 6, Hart, Kentucky, USA. Benjamin Thomas Johnston married Mary Frances Pierce, and had children including Claude Johnston, Gustine Johnson, Helen T Helmy Johnston, Helmy Johnston, Ida Johnston, Mary Clara Johnston, Mary Lois Johnston, May Dell Johnston, Pernice Pernie Ann Johnston, Rosaline L Rose Johnston, Theodore Marcus Dode Johnston. Benjamin Thomas Johnston passed away in 1936 in Hart County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Thomas Johnston began in 1860 in Dog Creek, Hart, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Thomas Johnston resided in District 6, Hart, Kentucky, USA.
  • Benjamin Thomas Johnston married Mary Frances Pierce, and had children including Claude Johnston, Gustine Johnson, Helen T Helmy Johnston, Helmy Johnston, Ida Johnston, Mary Clara Johnston, Mary Lois Johnston, May Dell Johnston, Pernice Pernie Ann Johnston, Rosaline L Rose Johnston, Theodore Marcus Dode Johnston.
  • Benjamin Thomas Johnston passed away in 1936 in Hart County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Johnston
1829–1868
Birth Location: Washington, Green, Kentucky, United States
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William Jr
1829–1868
Birth Location: Washington County, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Pierce
1867–1938
Birth Location: Dog Creek, Hart, Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Gustine Johnson
1895–1959
Birth Location: Hart County, Kentucky, USA
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Ida Johnston
1888–1968
Birth Location: Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
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Helmy Johnston
1885–1958
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Helen Johnston
1885–1958
Birth Location: Dog Creek, Hart, Kentucky, USA
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Rosaline Johnston
1907–2008
Birth Location: Grayson, Kentucky, USA
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Mary Johnston
1904–1988
Birth Location: Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
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May Johnston
1902–1986
Birth Location: Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
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Mary Johnston
1900–1902
Birth Location: Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
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Claude Johnston
1898–1987
Birth Location: Hart County, Kentucky, USA
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Pernice Johnston
1891–1988
Birth Location: Hart County, Kentucky, USA
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Theodore Johnston
1882–1947
Birth Location: Dog Creek, Hart, Kentucky, USA
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Benjamin Johnston's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Johnston
1860–1936
Birth Place: Dog Creek, Hart, Kentucky, USA
Parents
William Thomas Johnston
1829–1868
Washington, Green, Kentucky, United States
William (Thomas Johnston) Jr
1829–1868
Washington County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Absalom (Hill) Johnston
1802–1880
Spotsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Mary) Thomas
1802–1881
Clouds Creek, Washington, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Johnston
1765–1823
Ann Buckner
1770–1834
Benedict Thomas
1772–1840
Janet Abell
1780–1843
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Johnston
1740–1791
Dorothy Waller
1743–1770
William Buckner
1740–1783
Markus Thomas
1740–1773
Elizabeth Abell
1750–1819
Robert Abell
1757–1802
Margaret Miles
1760–1818

Benjamin Johnston's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Thomas) Johnston (18 Nov 1860–16 May 1936) m. Mary (Frances) Pierce (11 Jul 1867–04 Oct 1938)
  1. 1. Gustine Johnson 1895–1959 m. Oliver Clemons 1891–
  2. 2. Ida Johnston 1888–1968 m. Leo Lush 1881–1952
    1. 1. Clevie (Isadore) Lush 1924–1989 m. Aileen (Elizabeth) Smith 1926–2009
    2. 2. Carrie Lush 1912–
    3. 3. Lura Lush 1912–
    4. 4. Arnold Lush 1919–
    5. 5. Mary (R) Lush 1921–
    6. 6. Edwin Lush 1923–
    7. 7. Joyce Lush 1926–
  3. 3. Helmy Johnston 1885–1958
  4. 4. Helen (T "Helmy") Johnston 1885–1958 m. Richard (Colston "Dick") Alvey 1882–1955
    1. 1. Roslie Alvey 1910–
    2. 2. Irene Alvey 1921–2015 m. George (L) Sims 1920–1979
    3. 3. William (Elza "Elsey") Alvey 1916–1991 m. Wilma (Lorene) Sweet 1939–2008 m. Dorothy (Frances) Smith 1921–1988
    4. 4. Hillard (Thomas) Alvey 1915–1915
    5. 5. Joseph (Hillard) Alvey 1915–1990
    6. 6. Joseph (Russell) Alvey 1913–1998
    7. 7. Edmon Alvey 1911–1957 m. Ona (May) Powell 1913–1997
      1. 1. Lowel Alvey 1937–2019
      2. 2. Eugenia (Wallace) Alvey 1943–2003
      3. 3. Jill (Elaine) Alvey 1945–1946
    8. 8. Henry (F "Owen") Alvey 1907–1975
    9. 9. Claude Alvey 1906–
    10. 10. Clara (E) Alvey 1905–1977
    11. 11. Mary (Elizabeth "Rissie") Alvey 1909–1984 m. Thomas (Mayo) Fenwick 1909–1997
      1. 1. Mary (Geraline "Jim") Fenwick 1931–1935
    12. 12. Eugene Alvey 1921–1995 m. Rita Smith 1925–2010
  5. 5. Rosaline (L (Rose)) Johnston 1907–2008
  6. 6. Mary (Lois) Johnston 1904–1988
  7. 7. May (Dell) Johnston 1902–1986
  8. 8. Mary (Clara) Johnston 1900–1902
  9. 9. Claude Johnston 1898–1987
  10. 10. Pernice ((Pernie) Ann) Johnston 1891–1988
  11. 11. Theodore (Marcus "Dode") Johnston 1882–1947 m. Anne (Elizabeth) Clemons 1883–1944
    1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth (Lissie)) Johnston 1904–1983
    2. 2. Elsie (Mary) Johnston 1910–1978
    3. 3. Quintin Johnston 1924–2010
    4. 4. Ewell (Thomas) Johnston 1907–1989
    5. 5. Mary (Pearl) Johnston 1903–1993
    6. 6. Earl (J) Johnston 1905–1991
    7. 7. James (A) Johnston 1918–1918
    8. 8. Ada (J) Johnston 1913–
    9. 9. Charles (Hubert) Johnston 1914–1980
    10. 10. Edith (Jane) Johnston 1911–2010
    11. 11. Wanda (Lee) Johnston 1922–2016
    12. 12. Mary (Bertha (Birdie) (Bertie)) Johnston 1916–1999
    13. 13. Robert Johnston 1920–1991
    14. 14. Leona Johnston 1916–2010

Benjamin Johnston's Timeline

9 Records

1860
18 Nov 1860
Birth of Benjamin Thomas Johnston in Dog Creek, Hart, Kentucky, USA
Dog Creek, Hart, Kentucky, USA
1860
18 Nov 1860
Birth of Benjamin Thomas Johnston in Dog Creek, Hart, Kentucky, USA
Dog Creek, Hart, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 10
Benjamin Thomas Johnston resided here in District 6, Hart, Kentucky, USA
District 6, Hart, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 40
Benjamin Thomas Johnston resided here in Cub Run, Hart, Kentucky, USA
Cub Run, Hart, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 50
Benjamin Thomas Johnston resided here in Priceville, Hart, Kentucky, USA
Priceville, Hart, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 60
Benjamin Thomas Johnston resided here in Cub Run, Hart, Kentucky, USA
Cub Run, Hart, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 70
Benjamin Thomas Johnston resided here in Price, Hart, Kentucky, USA
Price, Hart, Kentucky, USA
1936
16 May 1936
Age 76
Death of Benjamin Thomas Johnston in Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
1936
16 May 1936
Age 76
Death of Benjamin Thomas Johnston in Hart County, Kentucky, USA
Hart County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1860
    Event Place: Dog Creek, Hart, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cub Run, Hart, Kentucky; Roll: T625_574; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 81
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Price, Hart, Kentucky; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2340484
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 6, Hart, Kentucky; Roll: M593_468; Page: 359B; Family History Library Film: 545967
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cub Run, Hart, Kentucky; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1240526
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Priceville, Hart, Kentucky; Roll: T624_479; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1374492
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1860
    Event Place: Dog Creek, Hart, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 6, Hart, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 6, Hart, Kentucky; Roll: M593_468; Page: 359B; Family History Library Film: 545967

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cub Run, Hart, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cub Run, Hart, Kentucky; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1240526

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Priceville, Hart, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Priceville, Hart, Kentucky; Roll: T624_479; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1374492

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cub Run, Hart, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cub Run, Hart, Kentucky; Roll: T625_574; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 81

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Price, Hart, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Price, Hart, Kentucky; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2340484

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 May 1936
    Event Place: Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 May 1936
    Event Place: Hart County, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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