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Edward Johnston 1649–1704 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Apr 1649

Birth Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Death Date: 1704

Death Location: Virginia, United States

Father: Arthur MD

Mother: Barbara Gordon

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Walker

Children(s): Sir Johnston, Arthur Johnson, Michael Johnson, Robert Johnston

In 1649, Edward Johnston entered the world in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, born to Arthur Johnston Md And Barbara Gordon. Edward Johnston married Elizabeth Walker, and had children including Arthur Johnson, Michael Walker Johnson, Robert Allin Johnston, Sir William Johnston. Edward Johnston passed away in 1704 in Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1649, Edward Johnston entered the world in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, born to Arthur Johnston Md And Barbara Gordon.
  • Edward Johnston married Elizabeth Walker, and had children including Arthur Johnson, Michael Walker Johnson, Robert Allin Johnston, Sir William Johnston.
  • Edward Johnston passed away in 1704 in Virginia, United States.

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Edward Johnston's Ancestors

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Edward Johnston
1649–1704
Birth Place: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Parents
Arthur Johnston MD
1587–1641
Caskieben, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Barbara Gordon
1587–1650
Newton, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Johnston's Descendants

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Edward Johnston (21 Apr 1649–1704) m. Elizabeth Walker (13 Jan 1657–1725)
  1. 1. Sir (William) Johnston 1697–1778 m. Anne ("Nan") Chew 1703–1742
    1. 1. Larkin (Chew) Johnson 1727–1816 m. Mary Rogers 1727–1800
      1. 1. Sgt. (Littleton) Johnston 1761–1842 m. Lucy Childes 1756–1826 m. Sarah (Dirbin) "widow" 1807– m. Littleton Johnston 1761–
        1. 1. Thomas Johnston 1789–1848 m. Margaret (Cunningham) Gaines 1789–1848
        2. 2. John Johnston 1793–1844
        3. 3. Elizabeth Johnston 1785–1850
        4. 4. Lucy Johnston 1800–1801
        5. 5. Larkin Johnston 1783–1834
        6. 6. William Johnston 1787–1871
        7. 7. James Johnston 1818–1863
        8. 8. Nathan Johnston 1790–1843
        9. 9. John (Chew) JOHNSTON 1782–1792
        10. 10. Richard (F.) Johnston 1802–1859
        11. 11. Frances ("Frankie") Johnston 1792–1871
        12. 12. James Johnston 1795–1863
      2. 2. William Johnston 1746–1759
      3. 3. Ann Johnston 1749–1812
      4. 4. Larkin Johnston 1752–1757
      5. 5. Lucy Johnston 1755–1832
      6. 6. Sarah (F) Johnston 1758–1840
      7. 7. Theodorick Johnston 1766–1820
      8. 8. Sophia ((Sophie)) Johnston 1769–1861
      9. 9. Pvt (Richard Henry) Johnston 1778–1837
      10. 10. John Johnston 1763–1817
      11. 11. Lucy Johnson 1740–1781
    2. 2. William Johnson 1724–1765
    3. 3. Joseph Johnston 1725–
    4. 4. Robert Johnston 1728–1789
    5. 5. Judith Johnston 1729–1793
    6. 6. John Johnston 1732–1803
    7. 7. Benjamin Johnston 1734–1791
    8. 8. James Johnston 1720–
    9. 9. Ezekiel Johnston 1725–1781
    10. 10. Hannah Johnston 1737–1783
    11. 11. William Johnston 1738–1793
    12. 12. James Johnston 1736–1820
    13. 13. Elizabeth Johnston 1742–1772
    14. 14. Richard Johnston 1740–1791
    15. 15. Ann (Nancy) Johnson 1722–1788
    16. 16. Col. (William) Johnson 1714–1765
  2. 2. Arthur Johnson 1688–1759
  3. 3. Michael ((Walker)) Johnson 1673–1719
  4. 4. Robert (Allin) Johnston 1675–1755

Edward Johnston's Timeline

3 Records

1649
21 Apr 1649
Birth of Edward Johnston in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1694
1694
Age 45
Edward Johnston was married
None
1704
1704
Age 55
Death of Edward Johnston in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1649
    Event Place: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1649; Birth city: St Peter S Parish; Birth state: VA
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1694

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1704
    Event Place: Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1649; Birth city: St Peter S Parish; Birth state: VA
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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