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Isabella Johnston 1845–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Nov 1845

Birth Location: Stramongate Kendal Westmorland

Death Date: 29 Apr 1914

Death Location: Parish of Shipley, Yorkshire

Father: William Johnston

Mother: Margaret Orcherton

Spouse(s): William Sowden

Children(s): Mabel Sowden, Annie Sowden, Clara Sowden, Arthur Sowden, Walter Sowden, Edgar Sowden

The story of Isabella Johnston began in 1845 in Stramongate Kendal Westmorland. In 1851, Isabella Johnston resided in Kendal, Westmorland, England. In 1861, Isabella Johnston resided in Kendal, Westmorland, England. Isabella Johnston married William Sowden, and had children including Annie Sowden, Arthur Sowden, Clara Sowden, Edgar Sowden, Mabel Sowden, Walter Sowden. Isabella Johnston passed away in 1914 in Parish of Shipley, Yorkshire.

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Biography

  • The story of Isabella Johnston began in 1845 in Stramongate Kendal Westmorland.
  • In 1851, Isabella Johnston resided in Kendal, Westmorland, England.
  • In 1861, Isabella Johnston resided in Kendal, Westmorland, England.
  • Isabella Johnston married William Sowden, and had children including Annie Sowden, Arthur Sowden, Clara Sowden, Edgar Sowden, Mabel Sowden, Walter Sowden.
  • Isabella Johnston passed away in 1914 in Parish of Shipley, Yorkshire.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Johnston
1806–
Birth Location: Aberdeen Scotland
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Margaret Orcherton
1815–1884
Birth Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
MO

Spouses(s)

William Sowden
1839–1911
Birth Location: Wortley Parish Leeds
WS

Children(s)

Mabel Sowden
1886–1937
Birth Location: Shipley, Yorkshire, England
MS
Annie Sowden
1877–1938
Birth Location: Shipley, Yorkshire, England
AS
Clara Sowden
1874–1922
Birth Location: Shipley, Yorkshire, England
CS
Arthur Sowden
1869–1936
Birth Location: Windhill, Yorkshire, England
AS
Walter Sowden
1866–1934
Birth Location: Bradford, Yorkshire, England
WS
Edgar Sowden
1871–1935
Birth Location: 10 Westgate, Shipley, Yorkshire
ES

Isabella Johnston's Ancestors

Self
Isabella Johnston
1845–1914
Birth Place: Stramongate Kendal Westmorland
Parents
William Johnston
1806–
Aberdeen Scotland
Margaret (Gray) Orcherton
1815–1884
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Alexander Orcherton
1791–1849
Edinburgh Blotter,​ Edinburgh,​ Midlothian,​ Scotland
Isabel Wilson
1791–1845
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
William Orcherton
1751–
Jean Minty
1761–1799
Andrew Wilson
1758–
Jane Gray
1760–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander Orcherton
1725–
Mary Dickson
1740–
Robert Wilson
1724–1768
Agnes McClonachan
1731–1769

Isabella Johnston's Descendants

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Isabella Johnston (23 Nov 1845–29 Apr 1914) m. William Sowden (1839–24 Nov 1911)
  1. 1. Mabel Sowden 1886–1937 m. John (Benson) Hudson 1873–1937
    1. 1. Dennis Hudson 1918–1980
  2. 2. Annie Sowden 1877–1938 m. Charles (Preston) Denison 1878–1928
    1. 1. Eric Denison 1905–1968 m. Tina 1890–
    2. 2. Ralph Denison 1909–1968
    3. 3. Jack Denison 1916–1997
  3. 3. Clara Sowden 1874–1922 m. Fred Rhodes 1870–
    1. 1. Freda Rhodes 1907–1974
  4. 4. Arthur Sowden 1869–1936 m. Annie (Oliver) Firth 1876–1961
    1. 1. John ((Jack)) Sowden 1905–1986 m. Marie Broadbent 1906–
  5. 5. Walter Sowden 1866–1934 m. Florence (Jessie) Robson 1870–
    1. 1. Ethel Sowden 1892–1974 m. Arthur (Wells) Gunniss 1890–1970
      1. 1. Frank (R) Gunniss 1921–
      2. 2. Peter (S) Gunniss 1925–
  6. 6. Edgar Sowden 1871–1935 m. Amy (Harriet) Holden 1879–1951
    1. 1. Muriel Sowden 1902–1983 m. Ernest Kelly 1891–
      1. 1. Norma (Patricia) Kelly 1929–2016 m. Daniel (Kenneth) Postlethwaite 1927–1972
    2. 2. William Sowden 1905–
    3. 3. Frederick Sowden 1897–1971 m. Gertrude (Agnes) Mutch 1895–1986
      1. 1. Beryl Sowden 1925–2003 m. Roy (Edgar) Tompson 1921–1981
      2. 2. Dorothy Sowden 1929–1995 m. Harold (G V) Moore 1902–1961
      3. 3. Geoffrey (David) Sowden 1937–1982
    4. 4. Gladys Sowden 1899–1978 m. Robert (Harry G) Tompson 1898–1989
      1. 1. Raymond (Harry) Tompson 1925–2011
      2. 2. Gladys (Hazel) Tompson 1923–1984 m. George (Henry) Tuson 1919–1957
      3. 3. Roy (Edgar) Tompson 1921–1981 m. Beryl Sowden 1925–2003

Isabella Johnston's Timeline

12 Records

1845
23 Nov 1845
Birth of Isabella Johnston in Stramongate Kendal Westmorland
Stramongate Kendal Westmorland
1851
1851
Age 6
Isabella Johnston resided here in Kendal, Westmorland, England
Kendal, Westmorland, England
1861
1861
Age 16
Isabella Johnston resided here in Kendal, Westmorland, England
Kendal, Westmorland, England
1861
1861
Age 16
Isabella Johnston resided here in Kendal, Westmorland, England
Kendal, Westmorland, England
1864
29 Apr 1864
Age 19
Isabella Johnston resided here in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
1871
1871
Age 26
Isabella Johnston resided here in Shipley, Yorkshire, England
Shipley, Yorkshire, England
1881
1881
Age 36
Isabella Johnston resided here in Shipley, Yorkshire, England
Shipley, Yorkshire, England
1891
1891
Age 46
Isabella Johnston resided here in Shipley, Yorkshire, England
Shipley, Yorkshire, England
1901
1901
Age 56
Isabella Johnston resided here in 31 Westgate Shipley Yorks
31 Westgate Shipley Yorks
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 66
Isabella Johnston resided here in Bradford, Yorkshire-West Riding, England
Bradford, Yorkshire-West Riding, England
1914
Jun 1914
Age 69
Death of Isabella Johnston in Lancashire, United Kingdom
Lancashire, United Kingdom
1914
29 Apr 1914
Age 69
Burial of Isabella Johnston in Parish of Shipley, Yorkshire
Parish of Shipley, Yorkshire

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Nov 1845
    Event Place: Stramongate Kendal Westmorland
    Record Source:
    [1] West Yorkshire, England, Deaths and Burials, 1813-1985
    [2] 1911 England Census
    [3] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 3649; Folio 36; Page 4; GSU roll: 6098759.
    [4] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4473; Folio: 53; Page: 14; Line: ; GSU roll: 1342071.
    [5] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 4497; Folio: 54; Page: 12; GSU roll: 847127.
    [6] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4181; Folio: 174; Page: 34.
    [7] 1861 England Census, Class: RG9; Piece: 3969; Folio: 63; Page: 16; GSU roll: 543214.
    [8] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2442; Folio: 243; Page: 15; GSU roll: 87125-87126.
    [9] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [10] England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index:

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Kendal, Westmorland, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2442; Folio: 243; Page: 15; GSU roll: 87125-87126.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Kendal, Westmorland, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG9; Piece: 3969; Folio: 63; Page: 16; GSU roll: 543214.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Kendal, Westmorland, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG9; Piece: 3969; Folio: 63; Page: 16; GSU roll: 543214.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1864
    Event Place: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Shipley, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 4497; Folio: 54; Page: 12; GSU roll: 847127.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Shipley, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4473; Folio: 53; Page: 14; Line: ; GSU roll: 1342071.
    [2] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4473; Folio: 53; Page: 14; GSU roll: 1342071.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Shipley, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 3649; Folio 36; Page 4; GSU roll: 6098759.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: 31 Westgate Shipley Yorks
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4181; Folio: 174; Page: 34.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Bradford, Yorkshire-West Riding, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jun 1914
    Event Place: Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] West Yorkshire, England, Deaths and Burials, 1813-1985
    [2] England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index:

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1914
    Event Place: Parish of Shipley, Yorkshire
    Record Source: West Yorkshire, England, Deaths and Burials, 1813-1985
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