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Edward JOHNSTON 1649–1704 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 April 1649

Birth Location: Leslie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Death Date: 04 May 1704

Death Location: Putneys Mill, New Kent County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Arthur Johnston

Mother: Barbara Gordon

Spouse(s): Lady Walker, Elizabeth Walker

Children(s): Benjamin Johnson, Capt Johnson, Anthony Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, Thomas Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Michael JOHNSTON, Eliz Johnson, Rebecca Johnson, Rachel Johnson, Arthur Johnson, Robert Johnson, Penelope Johnson, John Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Rachel Johnson, Daniel Johnston, Rebecca Johnston, Arthur Johnston, James Johnston, Arthur Johnson, Barbara Lauder, Captain Johnston, Thomas Johnston, Lieut. Johnston, Rachel Johnston, William Johnston, Michael Johntson, Robert Johnson, Anthony Johnson, John Johnson, Edward Johnson, Mary Johnson

In 1649, Edward JOHNSTON entered the world in Leslie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, born to Arthur Johnston And Barbara Gordon. Edward JOHNSTON married Elizabeth Walker, Lady Elizabeth Sarah De Walker, and had children including Anthony Johnson, Arthur Johnson, Arthur Johnson Johnston, Barbara Johnson Lauder, Benjamin I Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, Capt William Valentine Johnson, Captain William S Johnston, Daniel Johnston, Edward Johnson, Eliz Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, James Johnston, John Johnson, Lieut Michael Francis Johnston, Mary Johnson, Michael Johnston, Michael Johntson, Penelope Johnson, Rachel Johnson, Rachel Johnston, Rebecca Johnson, Rebecca Johnston, Robert Allin Johnson, Thomas C Johnston, Thomas Johnson, William Johnston. Edward JOHNSTON passed away in 1704 in Putneys Mill, New Kent County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1649, Edward JOHNSTON entered the world in Leslie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, born to Arthur Johnston And Barbara Gordon.
  • Edward JOHNSTON married Elizabeth Walker, Lady Elizabeth Sarah De Walker, and had children including Anthony Johnson, Arthur Johnson, Arthur Johnson Johnston, Barbara Johnson Lauder, Benjamin I Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, Capt William Valentine Johnson, Captain William S Johnston, Daniel Johnston, Edward Johnson, Eliz Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, James Johnston, John Johnson, Lieut Michael Francis Johnston, Mary Johnson, Michael Johnston, Michael Johntson, Penelope Johnson, Rachel Johnson, Rachel Johnston, Rebecca Johnson, Rebecca Johnston, Robert Allin Johnson, Thomas C Johnston, Thomas Johnson, William Johnston.
  • Edward JOHNSTON passed away in 1704 in Putneys Mill, New Kent County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward JOHNSTON's Ancestors

Self
Edward JOHNSTON
1649–1704
Birth Place: Leslie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Parents
Arthur Johnston
1587–1614
Caskieben, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Barbara Gordon
1600–1650
Newton, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Grandparents
George Johnston
1544–1593
Caskieben, Aberdeen, Scottland
Christian
1547–1622
Caskieben, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
John Gordon
1570–1622
Rhynie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Sir Johnston
1522–1547
Lady Johnston
1520–1559
Lord Forbes
1513–1593
Lady Keith
1522–1604
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Johnston
1497–
Clara Barkley
1497–
Alexander Tolquhoun
1493–1547

Edward JOHNSTON's Descendants

1.
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Edward JOHNSTON (21 April 1649–04 May 1704) m. Lady (Elizabeth "Sarah" de) Walker (January 13, 1657–22 December 1725) m. Elizabeth Walker (1640–1725)
  1. 1. Benjamin Johnson 1698–1783 m. elizabeth (margery) massie 1686–1716
    1. 1. Captain (Benjamin) Johnson 1720–1783 m. Sarah (Swallow aka) Schwalluw 1715–1803
      1. 1. David (Leon) Johnson 1755–1835 m. Rebecca Johnson 1760–
        1. 1. David Johnson 1798–1850 m. Mary Giberson 1800–1870
        2. 2. Daniel Johnson 1784–1857
        3. 3. Sarah (Elizabeth) Pierce 1790–1884
        4. 4. Benjamin Johnson 1801–1861
        5. 5. James (I) Johnson 1788–1868
        6. 6. Thomas Johnson 1790–1873
      2. 2. John Johnson 1737–1744
      3. 3. Elizabeth Johnson –1747
      4. 4. James Johnson 1755–1830
      5. 5. Daniel Johnson 1729–1744
      6. 6. Hannah Johnson 1740–1761
      7. 7. Rebecah Johnson 1729–1747
      8. 8. Rachel Johnson 1725–1786
      9. 9. John JOHNSON 1755–1835
      10. 10. James Johnson 1729–1744
      11. 11. Daniel Johnson 1735–1792
      12. 12. Amos Johnson 1710–1767
      13. 13. William (Houston) Johnson 1757–1812
      14. 14. Hannah Johnson 1740–1803
      15. 15. Lydia Johnson 1729–1747
      16. 16. Rachel Johnson 1735–
      17. 17. Daniel Johnson –1792
      18. 18. Hannah Johnson 1740–1803
      19. 19. Hannah Johnson 1740–1761
      20. 20. Daniel Johnson 1735–1744
      21. 21. Amos Johnson 1835–
      22. 22. Elizabeth Johnson 1729–1747
      23. 23. Hannah Johnson 1740–1761
      24. 24. Hannah Johnson 1740–1761
      25. 25. David Johnson 1755–1835
      26. 26. James Johnson 1755–1830
      27. 27. Daniel Johnson 1735–1792
      28. 28. Daniel Johnson 1735–
      29. 29. William (E) Johnson 1751–1812
      30. 30. David Johnson 1755–
      31. 31. Hannah Johnson 1740–1803
      32. 32. Lydia Johnson 1754–
      33. 33. John Johnson –1744
      34. 34. Rebecah Johnson 1752–
      35. 35. William (Johnson) Sr. 1751–1812
      36. 36. William Johnson 1858–
      37. 37. Annanias Johnson 1750–
      38. 38. William Johnson 1750–1811
      39. 39. John Johnson 1755–
      40. 40. Azel ((Corp)) Johnson 1732–1810
      41. 41. Hannah Johnson 1740–1803
      42. 42. Daniel Johnson 1735–1792
      43. 43. Lydia Johnson –1747
      44. 44. William (Johnson) Sr. 1751–1812
      45. 45. Hannah Johnson 1740–1803
      46. 46. Rachel Johnson –1784
      47. 47. Daniel (Johnson) **** 1735–1792
      48. 48. William Johnson 1858–
      49. 49. William Johnson 1858–
      50. 50. Daniel Johnson 1735–1792
      51. 51. Rebecca Johnson 1752–
      52. 52. Hannah Johnson 1735–1803
      53. 53. Hannah Johnson 1740–1761
      54. 54. Daniel Johnson 1735–1744
      55. 55. Catherine (Caty) Johnson 1755–1800
      56. 56. Lydia Johnson 1784–1863
      57. 57. Elizabeth Johnson 1747–1747
      58. 58. Lydia Johnson 1735–1747
      59. 59. WILLIAM JOHNSON 1751–1811
    2. 2. Gideon Johnson 1720–1803
    3. 3. Benjamin Johnson 1717–
    4. 4. Benjamin Johnson 1717–
  2. 2. Capt (William Valentine) Johnson 1697–1756
  3. 3. Anthony Johnson 1678–1759
  4. 4. Benjamin (I) Johnson 1701–1697
  5. 5. Thomas Johnson 1680–1743
  6. 6. Elizabeth Johnson 1682–1682
  7. 7. Michael JOHNSTON 1673–1719
  8. 8. Eliz Johnson –1727
  9. 9. Rebecca Johnson 1688–1698
  10. 10. Rachel Johnson 1686–1687
  11. 11. Arthur Johnson 1688–1759
  12. 12. Robert (Allin) Johnson 1675–1755
  13. 13. Penelope Johnson 1684–1760 m. Captain (Christopher Clark (Micajah) *French-Indian War - Virginia Militia; High Sheriff;) {VA}(GGF-PMMMMMMMM) 1681–1754
    1. 1. John Clark 1707–1780
    2. 2. Agnes Johnson 1710–
    3. 3. Elizabeth (Betty) Clark 1710–1766
    4. 4. Sarah Clark 1705–1792
    5. 5. Edward (John Clark) .. 1710–1783
    6. 6. Agnes CLARK 1706–1769
    7. 7. John Clark 1725–1799
    8. 8. Bowling (Clark Sr) ... 1722–1783
    9. 9. Agnes (Clark - Johnson (Christopher {VA} Campell) (GGA-PMMMMM) 1712–1776
    10. 10. Elizabeth (“Betty” Isabella Clark - Anthony (Christopher) {GA}{) Wilkes(GGM-PMMMMM) 1720–1785
    11. 11. Corporal (Micajah M. Clark (Christopher) *ARW - Foot’s 9th Virginia) {VA}(GGU-PMMMMMMM) 1718–1808
    12. 12. Rachel (Clark - Moorman - Ballord \ Ballard (Christopher)) {VA}(GGA-PMMMMMMM) 1714–1792
    13. 13. Sarah (Clark - Lynch - Ward (Christopher) {VA}) (GGA-PMMMMM) 1716–1792
    14. 14. John (Edward Clark (Christopher) {VA}) (GGU_PMMMM) 1710–1783
    15. 15. Christopher (Clark (Christopher)) {GA}(GGU-PMMMMMMM) 1708–1803
    16. 16. Bolling Clark 1715–1783
    17. 17. Penelope (M) Clark 1728–1729
    18. 18. Susannah Clark 1730–1818
  14. 14. John Johnson 1676–1752
  15. 15. Elizabeth Johnson 1682–1682
  16. 16. Rachel Johnson 1682–1682
  17. 17. Daniel Johnston 1705–1762
  18. 18. Rebecca Johnston 1686–1760
  19. 19. Arthur (Johnson \) Johnston 1688–1759
  20. 20. James Johnston 1699–
  21. 21. Arthur Johnson 1719–1759
  22. 22. Barbara (Johnson -) Lauder 1698–1731
  23. 23. Captain (William S.) Johnston 1699–1769
  24. 24. Thomas (C) Johnston 1680–1743
  25. 25. Lieut. (Michael Francis) Johnston 1692–1719
  26. 26. Rachel Johnston 1682–1682
  27. 27. William Johnston 1677–1714
  28. 28. Michael Johntson 1673–1719
  29. 29. Robert (Allin) Johnson 1675–1755
  30. 30. Anthony Johnson 1678–1759
  31. 31. John Johnson 1676–1752
  32. 32. Edward Johnson 1692–1702
  33. 33. Mary Johnson –1720

Edward JOHNSTON's Timeline

5 Records

1649
21 April 1649
Birth of Edward JOHNSTON in Leslie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Leslie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1677
1677
Age 28
Edward JOHNSTON was married in New Kent, VA
New Kent, VA
1688
1688
Age 39
Edward JOHNSTON resided here in Charlestown, Middlesex County, MA
Charlestown, Middlesex County, MA
1694
1694
Age 45
Edward JOHNSTON was married
None
1704
04 May 1704
Age 55
Death of Edward JOHNSTON in New Kent County, Virginia, United States of America
New Kent County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 April 1649
    Event Place: Leslie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Births
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [3] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1677
    Event Place: New Kent, VA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1694

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1665
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Virginia; Year: 1665; Page Number: 27

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1688
    Event Place: Charlestown, Middlesex County, MA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 May 1704
    Event Place: New Kent County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Putneys Mill, New Kent County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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