YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

George William Johnstone 1861 – 1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 MAR 1861

Birth Location: , Leith Wynd, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Death Date: 1936

Death Location: , , Johnstone & Elderslie, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Father: David Johnston

Mother: Mary McFie

Spouse(s): Mary Thomson

Children(s): Mary Johnstone, Elizabeth Johnstone, Maggie Johnstone, David Johnstone, Georgina Johnstone, Catherine Johnstone, George Johnstone, William Johnstone

The story of George William Johnstone began in 1861 in , Leith Wynd, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. In 1861, George William Johnstone was recorded in the census in 26, Old Fleshmarket Close, Canongate, Edinburgh, M. George William Johnstone married Mary Thomson, and had children including Mary Johnstone, Elizabeth Johnstone, Maggie Johnstone, David Johnstone, Georgina Johnstone, Catherine Johnstone, George Robert Johnstone, William James Johnstone. George William Johnstone passed away in 1936 in , , Johnstone & Elderslie, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland.

Find more search results for George Johnstone
GJ

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of George William Johnstone began in 1861 in , Leith Wynd, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
  • In 1861, George William Johnstone was recorded in the census in 26, Old Fleshmarket Close, Canongate, Edinburgh, M.
  • George William Johnstone married Mary Thomson, and had children including Mary Johnstone, Elizabeth Johnstone, Maggie Johnstone, David Johnstone, Georgina Johnstone, Catherine Johnstone, George Robert Johnstone, William James Johnstone.
  • George William Johnstone passed away in 1936 in , , Johnstone & Elderslie, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Johnston
1830 –
Birth Location: , , Kirkcaldy, Kirkcaldy & Dysart, Fife, Scotland
DJ
Mary McFie
1832 –
Birth Location: , , Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
MM

Spouses(s)

Mary Thomson
1865 –
Birth Location: , , , Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
MT

Children(s)

Mary Johnstone
1885 –
Birth Location: , , , Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
MJ
Elizabeth Johnstone
1887 –
Birth Location: , , , Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
EJ
Maggie Johnstone
1890 –
Birth Location: , , , Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
MJ
David Johnstone
1895 – 1971
Birth Location: , , , Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
DJ
Georgina Johnstone
1897 –
Birth Location: , , Blackfriars, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
GJ
Catherine Johnstone
1901 – 1954
Birth Location: , , , Linwood, Renfrewshire, Scotland
CJ
George Johnstone
1905 –
Birth Location: , , Elderslie, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
GJ
William Johnstone
1907 –
Birth Location: , , Johnstone, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
WJ

George Johnstone's Ancestors

Self
George Johnstone
1861 – 1936
Birth Place: , Leith Wynd, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents
David Bernard Johnston
1830 –
, , Kirkcaldy, Kirkcaldy & Dysart, Fife, Scotland
Mary McFie
1832 –
, , Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Grandparents
George Johnston
1793 –
, , Newburgh, Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Euphemia Bell
Peter McFie
1811 –
, , , , , Ireland
Jane McFee
1809 –
, , , , , Ireland
Great-Grandparents
George Johnston
Catharine Spence
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Johnstone's Descendants

1.
GJ
George (William) Johnstone (26 MAR 1861 – 1936) m. Mary Thomson (CAL 1865 – )
  1. 1. Mary Johnstone (CAL 1885 – )
  2. 2. Elizabeth Johnstone (CAL 1887 – )
  3. 3. Maggie Johnstone (CAL 5 FEB 1890 – )
  4. 4. David Johnstone (CAL 1895 – 1971) m. Mary Hay
  5. 5. Georgina Johnstone (1897 – )
  6. 6. Catherine Johnstone (29 NOV 1901 – 1954) m. Daniel (Neeson) Edgar (18 SEP 1900 – 1934)
    1. 1. Moyra (Thomson) Edgar (1926 – 2013) m. James McClements (26 SEP 1921 – 1996)
      1. 1. Colin (James) McClements (11 SEP 1953 – ) m. Kathleen Harkin (18 APR 1957 – 17 JUL 2019)
        1. 1. Colin (James) McClements (12 JAN 1978 – ) m. Michelle (Louise Davies Day King) Perkin m. Paula (Margaret) Baskerville (BET OCT 1975 AND DEC 1975 – )
        2. 2. Martin (John) McClements (1 AUG 1980 – ) m. Lindsey McIlroy (1982 – ) m. Nicole (Alyson) Brown (1986 – )
        3. 3. Louise (Catherine) McClements (29 APR 1984 – ) m. Robert (Duncan) Farrell (29 NOV 1971 – )
        4. 4. Scott (Patrick) McClements (5 SEP 1988 – ) m. Helen Buchanan
      2. 2. Catherine (Johnstone) McClements (14 JAN 1955 – ) m. Ian (E) Wardrop (1952 – )
        1. 1. Lynsey (McClements) Wardrop (6 APR 1980 – 11 MAR 2001)
        2. 2. Fallon (Ann) Wardrop (18 JUL 1984 – ) m. Michael Madgett
    2. 2. Annie (Fallon) Edgar (26 AUG 1929 – 2021) m. William (George) Gibson
  7. 7. George (Robert) Johnstone (11 JUL 1905 – )
  8. 8. William (James) Johnstone (2 JUN 1907 – )

George Johnstone's Timeline

15 Records

1861
26 MAR 1861
Birth of George William Johnstone in , Leith Wynd, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
, Leith Wynd, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
1861
7 APR 1861
George William Johnstone appeared in census in 26, Old Fleshmarket Close, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
26, Old Fleshmarket Close, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
1861
28 JUL 1861
George William Johnstone was baptized in , , , Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
, , , Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
1861
28 JUL 1861
George William Johnstone resided here in , Leith Wynd, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
, Leith Wynd, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
1871
2 APR 1871
Age 10
George William Johnstone was employed
None
1871
2 APR 1871
Age 10
George William Johnstone appeared in census in 8, Pleasance, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
8, Pleasance, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
1891
5 APR 1891
Age 30
George William Johnstone was employed
None
1891
5 APR 1891
Age 30
George William Johnstone appeared in census in 250, High Street, Inner High, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
250, High Street, Inner High, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1901
31 MAR 1901
Age 40
George William Johnstone was employed
None
1901
31 MAR 1901
Age 40
George William Johnstone appeared in census in 80, Clippens Row, Clippens, Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland
80, Clippens Row, Clippens, Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland
1911
2 APR 1911
Age 50
George William Johnstone appeared in census in , , Johnstone, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
, , Johnstone, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
1915
22 JUN 1915
Age 54
George William Johnstone resided here in 15, Quarry Street, Johnstone, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
15, Quarry Street, Johnstone, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
1921
19 JUN 1921
Age 60
George William Johnstone appeared in census in , , Johnstone, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
, , Johnstone, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
1924
30 DEC 1924
Age 63
George William Johnstone was employed
None
1936
1936
Age 75
Death of George William Johnstone in , , Johnstone & Elderslie, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
, , Johnstone & Elderslie, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 MAR 1861
    Event Place: , Leith Wynd, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1901 Scotland census, 80 Clippens Row, Linwood, Renfrewshire, head of household: George Johnstone
    [2] 1861 Scotland census, 26 Old Fleshmarket Close, Edinburgh Canongate, Midlothian, Scotland, head of household: David Johnston
    [3] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [4] Parish Register for Baptism of George Johnstone, St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, 28 July 1861
    [5] 1871 Scotland census, 8, Pleasance, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, head of household: John Fairley

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 7 APR 1861
    Event Place: 26, Old Fleshmarket Close, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland census, 26 Old Fleshmarket Close, Edinburgh Canongate, Midlothian, Scotland, head of household: David Johnston

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 28 JUL 1861
    Event Place: , , , Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: Parish Register for Baptism of George Johnstone, St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, 28 July 1861

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 28 JUL 1861
    Event Place: , Leith Wynd, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: Parish Register for Baptism of George Johnstone, St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, 28 July 1861

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 2 APR 1871
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland census, 8, Pleasance, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, head of household: John Fairley

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 2 APR 1871
    Event Place: 8, Pleasance, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland census, 8, Pleasance, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, head of household: John Fairley

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 5 APR 1891
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland census, 250 High Street, Glasgow Inner High, Lanarkshire, head of household: George Johnstone

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 5 APR 1891
    Event Place: 250, High Street, Inner High, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland census, 250 High Street, Glasgow Inner High, Lanarkshire, head of household: George Johnstone

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 31 MAR 1901
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland census, 80 Clippens Row, Linwood, Renfrewshire, head of household: George Johnstone

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 31 MAR 1901
    Event Place: 80, Clippens Row, Clippens, Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland census, 80 Clippens Row, Linwood, Renfrewshire, head of household: George Johnstone

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 2 APR 1911
    Event Place: , , Johnstone, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1911 Scotland census, Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland, head of household: George Johnstone

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 JUN 1915
    Event Place: 15, Quarry Street, Johnstone, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
    Record Source: British Army World War I Service Records, George Johnstone

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 JUN 1915
    Event Place: , , Paisley, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
    Record Source: British Army World War I Service Records, George Johnstone

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 SEP 1918
    Record Source: British Army World War I Service Records, George Johnstone

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 19 JUN 1921
    Event Place: , , Johnstone, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1921 Scotland census, Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland, head of household: George Johnstone

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 30 DEC 1924
    Record Source: Marriage certificate of Daniel Edgar and Catherine Johnstone, 30 December 1924

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Record Source: British Army World War I Service Records, George Johnstone

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Record Source: British Army World War I Service Records, George Johnstone

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Event Place: 15, Quarry Street, Johnstone, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
    Record Source: British Army World War I Service Records, George Johnstone

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Event Place: 15, Quarry Street, Johnstone, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
    Record Source: British Army World War I Service Records, George Johnstone

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Record Source: British Army World War I Service Records, George Johnstone

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Record Source: British Army World War I Service Records, George Johnstone

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Record Source: British Army World War I Service Records, George Johnstone

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Record Source: British Army World War I Service Records, George Johnstone

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: , , Johnstone & Elderslie, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland Death Registration Index
Find more search results for George Johnstone

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE