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James Johnston 1600–1746 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1600

Birth Location: Isle, Virginia, United States

Death Date: Jan 1746

Death Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

Father: Robert Johnson

Mother: Katherine Allen

Spouse(s): Mary Johnson

Children(s): Mary Johnston, Richard Johnson, Eleanor Johnston, Samuel Johnston, Catherine Johnston, Grace Johnston, James Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Martha Johnston, John Johnson, Issac Johnson

The story of James Johnston began in 1600 in Isle, Virginia, United States. James Johnston married Mary Johnson, and had children including Catherine Johnston, Eleanor Johnston, Grace Johnston, Issac Johnson, James Johnson, John Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Martha Johnston, Mary Johnston, Richard Johnson, Samuel Johnston. James Johnston passed away in 1746 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of James Johnston began in 1600 in Isle, Virginia, United States.
  • James Johnston married Mary Johnson, and had children including Catherine Johnston, Eleanor Johnston, Grace Johnston, Issac Johnson, James Johnson, John Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Martha Johnston, Mary Johnston, Richard Johnson, Samuel Johnston.
  • James Johnston passed away in 1746 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Johnson
1643–1747
Birth Location: James City, Virginia, United States
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Katherine Allen
1645–1693
Birth Location: Isle Of Wight County, Virgini
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Spouses(s)

Mary Johnson
1670–1747
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

Mary Johnston
1694–
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
MJ
Richard Johnson
1714–
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
RJ
Eleanor Johnston
1708–
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
EJ
Samuel Johnston
1710–
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
SJ
Catherine Johnston
1712–1771
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
CJ
Grace Johnston
1714–
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
GJ
James Johnson
1716–1785
Birth Location: Isle, Virginia, United States
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Joseph Johnson
1725–
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
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Martha Johnston
1706–1760
Birth Location: Isle Wight, Virginia, United States
MJ
John Johnson
1696–1783
Birth Location: Isle, Virginia, United States
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Issac Johnson
1720–1799
Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina, United States
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James Johnston's Ancestors

Self
James Johnston
1600–1746
Birth Place: Isle, Virginia, United States
Parents
Robert Johnson
1643–1747
James City, Virginia, United States
Katherine Allen
1645–1693
Isle Of Wight County, Virgini
Grandparents
John Johnson
1623–1681
Jamestown Isle, VA, USA
Ann Gooch
1623–1700
Bengies, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Arthur Allen
1608–1670
Bacons Castle, Surry, Virginia
Alice Tucker
1625–1710
Lawnes Creek, Surry, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Johnston's Descendants

1.
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James Johnston (1600–Jan 1746) m. Mary Johnson (abt 1670–aft 1747)
  1. 1. Mary Johnston 1694–
  2. 2. Richard Johnson 1714–
    1. 1. Rebecca Johnston 1744–
  3. 3. Eleanor Johnston 1708–
  4. 4. Samuel Johnston 1710–
  5. 5. Catherine Johnston 1712–1771 m. William BUNN 1680–1776
    1. 1. Owen Bunn 1728–1795
  6. 6. Grace Johnston 1714–
  7. 7. James Johnson 1716–1785
  8. 8. Joseph Johnson 1725– m. elizabeth anderson 1770–1843
  9. 9. Martha Johnston 1706–1760
  10. 10. John Johnson 1696–1783 m. Peninah 1696–1799
    1. 1. John Johnston 1724–1829 m. Elizabeth Carr 1724–1815
      1. 1. John (III) Johnson 1764–1828 m. Ann Eley 1763–1815 m. Joicy GRIFFIN –1828 m. Joicy (Bowdrie) Fears 1768–2003
        1. 1. Mary (Polly) Johnson 1797–1886
        2. 2. Elizabeth Johnson 1792–1794
        3. 3. Richard Johnson 1800–1813
        4. 4. Thomas (Jefferson) Johnson 1808–1895 m. Mary (A) Echols 1813–1886
        5. 5. Timothy Johnson 1790–
        6. 6. Anne Johnson 1802–1870
        7. 7. Samuel Johnson 1788–1835
        8. 8. John Johnson 1790–1819
        9. 9. Jesse Johnson 1795–1856 m. Lucy (Webb) Barnett 1798–1857
      2. 2. Jacob Johnson 1768–
      3. 3. Nancy Johnson 1766–
      4. 4. Rebeccca Johnson 1770–
      5. 5. Henry Johnson 1772–
      6. 6. Joshua Johnson 1780–2002
      7. 7. Thomas Johnson 1782–
    2. 2. Jacob Johnson 1758–1814 m. Jane Doles 1760–1840
      1. 1. Dempsey Johnson 1783–1836 m. Elizabeth Pritchett 1795–1886 m. Rebeccah Runnels 1783–1820
        1. 1. Willis (Monroe) Johnson 1823–1900 m. Sarah (E) Cheeves 1831–1917
        2. 2. Elizabeth Johnson 1831–1883 m. Abner (N) Denham 1827– m. John (S. (Rev.)) Holt 1832–1910
        3. 3. David Johnson 1829– m. Sarah (Ann) Leslie 1828–
        4. 4. Rebeccah Johnson 1811–
        5. 5. James (Henry) Johnson 1814–1876 m. Hepsey (D) Sockwell 1817–1891
        6. 6. Joseph (John) Johnston 1817–1864 m. Elizabeth Velvin 1818–1908
        7. 7. Benjamin (D) Johnson 1825–1860
        8. 8. Harrod (J) Johnston 1826–1911
      2. 2. Benjamin Johnston 1793–1882
      3. 3. Rebecca Johnson 1780–
    3. 3. Joseph Johnson 1725–2003
  11. 11. Issac Johnson 1720–1799

James Johnston's Timeline

9 Records

1600
1600
Birth of James Johnston in Isle, Virginia, United States
Isle, Virginia, United States
1662
1662
Age 62
Birth of James Johnston in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
1662
1662
Age 62
Birth of James Johnston in Currowaugh,Isle Of Wight,Virginia,USA
Currowaugh,Isle Of Wight,Virginia,USA
1662
about 1662
Age 62
Birth of James Johnston in of, Nansemond, Virginia, United States
of, Nansemond, Virginia, United States
1662
1662
Age 62
Birth of James Johnston in Wright, Iowa, United States
Wright, Iowa, United States
1746
Jan 1746
Age 146
Death of James Johnston in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1747
1747
Age 147
Death of James Johnston in ,Isle Of Wight,Virginia,USA
,Isle Of Wight,Virginia,USA
1747
about 1747
Age 147
Death of James Johnston in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
2002
6 Jul 2002
Age 402
Death of James Johnston
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1662
    Event Place: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1662
    Event Place: Currowaugh,Isle Of Wight,Virginia,USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: about 1662
    Event Place: of, Nansemond, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Virginia; Year: 1683; Page Number: .
    [3] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Virginia; Year: 1683; Page Number: .
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1294.060; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1662
    Event Place: Wright, Iowa, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1600
    Event Place: Isle, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1683
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Virginia; Year: 1683; Page Number: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: VA, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1747
    Event Place: ,Isle Of Wight,Virginia,USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: about 1747
    Event Place: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1294.060; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: .

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jul 2002

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1746
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
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