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James McPherson Johnston 1891–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 JAN 1891

Birth Location: Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Death Date: 27 AUG 1972

Death Location: New Westminster, BC, Canada

Father: James Johnston

Mother: Barbara Fraser

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Fraser Jameson, Walter Jameson, Ingagerth Jameson, Thomas Jameson, Robert Jameson, James Jameson, Adam Jameson

In 1891, James McPherson Johnston entered the world in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, born to James Forbes Johnston And Barbara Francis Fraser. In 1891, James McPherson Johnston established residence. James McPherson Johnston married Catherine Walterson, and had children including Adam Jameson, Ann Jameson, Fraser Jameson, Ingagerth Jameson, James Jameson, Margaret Jameson, Robert Jameson, Thomas Jameson, Walter Jameson. James McPherson Johnston passed away in 1972 in New Westminster, BC, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1891, James McPherson Johnston entered the world in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, born to James Forbes Johnston And Barbara Francis Fraser.
  • In 1891, James McPherson Johnston established residence.
  • James McPherson Johnston married Catherine Walterson, and had children including Adam Jameson, Ann Jameson, Fraser Jameson, Ingagerth Jameson, James Jameson, Margaret Jameson, Robert Jameson, Thomas Jameson, Walter Jameson.
  • James McPherson Johnston passed away in 1972 in New Westminster, BC, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Johnston's Ancestors

Self
James Johnston
1891–1972
Birth Place: Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Parents
James Forbes Johnston
1870–1930
Udny, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Barbara (Francis) Fraser
1869–1952
Hutley Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Grandparents
James Johnson
1730–
James Fraser
1831–1903
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Barbara Cruickshank
1831–1902
Old Machar, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Fraser
1799–1860
Grace MacPherson
1799–1877
William Cruickshank
1799–1854
Isabel Henderson
1792–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander Fraser
1772–1861
Jane Cruikshank
1774–1882
John MacPherson
1768–
Ann Robertson
1765–
George Cruickshank
1781–1867

James Johnston's Descendants

1.
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James (McPherson) Johnston (6 JAN 1891–27 AUG 1972)
  1. 1. Fraser Jameson 1791–
    1. 1. John (Anderson) Jamieson 1836–1914 m. Ann (Nora) Horrigan 1841–1913
      1. 1. William (John) Jamieson 1866–1917
      2. 2. Elizabeth (Ann) Jamieson 1863–1944
      3. 3. Agnes Jamieson 1865–1865
      4. 4. Grace Jamieson 1868–1909
    2. 2. James Jamieson 1815–1869
    3. 3. Agnes Jamieson 1818–
    4. 4. Alspet Jamieson 1821–
    5. 5. Jacob Jamieson 1824–1874
    6. 6. Robert Jamieson 1827–1899
    7. 7. Helen Jamieson 1830–
    8. 8. James Jamieson 1832–1924
    9. 9. William (Pole) Jameson 1837–1923
  2. 2. Walter Jameson 1794–1799
  3. 3. Ingagerth Jameson 1795–
  4. 4. Thomas Jameson 1797–
  5. 5. Robert Jameson 1798–1883
  6. 6. James Jameson 1802–1828 m. Ann Peterson 1803–1894
    1. 1. Jemima Jameson 1828–1903
  7. 7. Adam Jameson 1806–1892 m. Barbara Georgeson 1807–1881
    1. 1. Beatrice Jameson 1829–
    2. 2. James Jamieson 1832–1924
    3. 3. Catherine Jamieson 1838–
    4. 4. Inga Jameson 1838–
    5. 5. Barbara Jamieson 1841–
    6. 6. Helen Jamieson 1843–
    7. 7. Jamima Jamieson 1846–
    8. 8. Robert Jamieson 1847–1932

James Johnston's Timeline

6 Records

1891
6 JAN 1891
Birth of James McPherson Johnston in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1891
1891
James McPherson Johnston resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 19
James McPherson Johnston immigrated
None
1916
1 JUN 1916
Age 25
James McPherson Johnston appeared in census in Winnipeg South, Manitoba, Canada
Winnipeg South, Manitoba, Canada
1921
1 JUN 1921
Age 30
James McPherson Johnston resided here
None
1972
27 AUG 1972
Age 81
Death of James McPherson Johnston in New Westminster, BC, Canada
New Westminster, BC, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 JAN 1891
    Event Place: Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1921 Census of Canada
    [2] Canada, Soldiers of the First World War

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1910
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 JUN 1921
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: Canada, Soldiers of the First World War

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 AUG 1972
    Event Place: New Westminster, BC, Canada

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1910

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1 JUN 1916
    Event Place: Winnipeg South, Manitoba, Canada

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