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Eli Sell Johnston 1881–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 May 1881

Birth Location: Hempfield Township, Westmoreland, PA

Death Date: 3 Jun 1953

Death Location: Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: James Johnston

Mother: Christina Fry

Spouse(s): Clara Henry

Children(s): Anna Johnston, William Johnston

In 1881, Eli Sell Johnston entered the world in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland, PA, born to James Noble Johnston And Christina Fry. In 1900, Eli Sell Johnston resided in Greensburg Borough, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania. In 1910, Eli Sell Johnston resided in Greensburg Ward 5, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania. Eli Sell Johnston married Clara Belle Henry, and had children including Anna Elizabeth Johnston, William Johnston. Eli Sell Johnston passed away in 1953 in Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1881, Eli Sell Johnston entered the world in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland, PA, born to James Noble Johnston And Christina Fry.
  • In 1900, Eli Sell Johnston resided in Greensburg Borough, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1910, Eli Sell Johnston resided in Greensburg Ward 5, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania.
  • Eli Sell Johnston married Clara Belle Henry, and had children including Anna Elizabeth Johnston, William Johnston.
  • Eli Sell Johnston passed away in 1953 in Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Johnston
1850–1942
Birth Location: Ligonier Township, Pennsylvania
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Christina Fry
1853–1930
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
CF

Spouses(s)

Clara Henry
1876–1923
Birth Location: of, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
CH

Children(s)

Anna Johnston
1913–1994
Birth Location: Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
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William Johnston
1933–1968
Birth Location: Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Eli Johnston's Ancestors

Self
Eli Johnston
1881–1953
Birth Place: Hempfield Township, Westmoreland, PA
Parents
James Noble Johnston
1850–1942
Ligonier Township, Pennsylvania
Christina Fry
1853–1930
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Noble Johnson
1824–1912
West Moreland, Pennsylvannia
Martha Fry
1829–
Pennsylvania
John (Jacob) Fry
–1901
Unity Twp., Westmoreland, PA
Christina Brindle
1816–1903
Unity Township, Westmoreland, PA
Great-Grandparents
John Frye
1785–1865
Barbary
1789–1875
John Brindle
1776–1866
Elizabeth Turney
1787–1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lawrence Brindle
1738–1809
Veronica Freaney
1745–1830

Eli Johnston's Descendants

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Eli (Sell) Johnston (12 May 1881–3 Jun 1953) m. Clara (Belle) Henry (21 Nov 1876–10 Oct 1923)
  1. 1. Anna (Elizabeth) Johnston 1913–1994 m. William (Harold) Rath 1908–1973
  2. 2. William Johnston 1933–1968 m. Mildred (Priscetta) Clark 1938–1968

Eli Johnston's Timeline

11 Records

1881
12 May 1881
Birth of Eli Sell Johnston in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland, PA
Hempfield Township, Westmoreland, PA
1900
1900
Age 19
Eli Sell Johnston resided here in Greensburg Borough, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Greensburg Borough, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 29
Eli Sell Johnston resided here in Greensburg Ward 5, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Greensburg Ward 5, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 29
Eli Sell Johnston resided here in Westmoreland, Greensburg, PA
Westmoreland, Greensburg, PA
1915
Sept 12 1915
Age 34
Eli Sell Johnston resided here in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 39
Eli Sell Johnston resided here in Greensburg Ward 5, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Greensburg Ward 5, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
1923
1923
Age 42
Eli Sell Johnston resided here in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 49
Eli Sell Johnston resided here in Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
1935
1935
Age 54
Eli Sell Johnston resided here
None
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 59
Eli Sell Johnston resided here in Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1953
3 Jun 1953
Age 72
Death of Eli Sell Johnston in Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 May 1881
    Event Place: Hempfield Township, Westmoreland, PA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3630; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 65-54
    [2] Pennsylvania 1910 Miracode Index
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Greensburg Ward 5, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1665; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 109; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2156; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 198.0.
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1926976; Draft Board: 1.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Greensburg Ward 5, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1497; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 101.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Greensburg Ward 5, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Greensburg Borough, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Greensburg Ward 5, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1497; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 101.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Greensburg Ward 5, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Greensburg Ward 5, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Westmoreland, Greensburg, PA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania 1910 Miracode Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Sept 12 1915
    Event Place: Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1926976; Draft Board: 1.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Greensburg Ward 5, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Greensburg Ward 5, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1665; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 109; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1923
    Event Place: Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2156; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 198.0.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3630; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 65-54

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3630; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 65-54

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Jun 1953
    Event Place: Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924
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