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David Johnston 1785 – 1858 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1785

Birth Location: Balmaclellan

Death Date: 1858

Death Location: Kells

Father: Robert Johnston

Mother: Grizel (Grace)

Spouse(s): Mary Shaw

Children(s): Robert Johnston

In 1785, David Johnston entered the world in Balmaclellan, born to Robert Johnston and Grizel (Grace). David Johnston married Mary Shaw, and had children including Robert Johnston. David Johnston passed away in 1858 in Kells.

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Biography

  • In 1785, David Johnston entered the world in Balmaclellan, born to Robert Johnston and Grizel (Grace).
  • David Johnston married Mary Shaw, and had children including Robert Johnston.
  • David Johnston passed away in 1858 in Kells.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David Johnston's Ancestors

Self
David Johnston
1785 – 1858
Birth Place: Balmaclellan
Parents
Robert Johnston
1757 –
possibly in Parton in Scotland
Grizel (Grace)
1761 –
probably in Balmaclellan, Borgue, Kirkudbright, Scotland
Grandparents
Robert Glover
Anne McCrae
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Johnston's Descendants

1.
DJ
David Johnston (1785 – 1858) m. Mary Shaw
  1. 1. Robert Johnston (1811 – )

David Johnston's Timeline

2 Records

1785
1785
Birth of David Johnston in Balmaclellan
Balmaclellan
1858
1858
Age 73
Death of David Johnston in Kells
Kells

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: Balmaclellan

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1858
    Event Place: Kells

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