YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

John Edward Johnston 1910–2002 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 May 1910

Birth Location: Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 27 Oct 2002

Death Location: Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA

Father: Daniel Johnston

Mother: Elizabeth Campbell

Spouse(s): Emma Smith

Children(s):

The story of John Edward Johnston began in 1910 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1921, John Edward Johnston resided in N Dartmouth, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1930, John Edward Johnston resided in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. John Edward Johnston married Emma Agnes Smith. John Edward Johnston passed away in 2002 in Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA.

Find more search results for John Johnston
JJ

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 John Edward Johnston began in 1910 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • In 1921, John Edward Johnston resided in N Dartmouth, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • In 1930, John Edward Johnston resided in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.
  • John Edward Johnston married Emma Agnes Smith.
  • John Edward Johnston passed away in 2002 in Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Johnston
1867–1923
Birth Location: Little Lake, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
DJ
Elizabeth Campbell
1874–1966
Birth Location: Soldiers Cove, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
EC

Spouses(s)

Emma Smith
1910–1976
Birth Location: Everett, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
ES

Children(s)

John Johnston's Ancestors

Self
John Johnston
1910–2002
Birth Place: Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
Daniel Alexander Johnston
1867–1923
Little Lake, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Campbell
1874–1966
Soldiers Cove, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
Angus (G) Campbell
1834–1907
Soldiers Cove, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
Mary MacDonald
1843–1915
Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Dougal Campbell
1796–
Mary MacDonald
1820–1915
John MacDonald
1815–1893
Jessie Robertson
1800–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Allan MacDonald
1790–1835
Christine Cameron
1795–1896
James Robertson
1778–
Mary MacGillvary
–1857

John Johnston's Timeline

5 Records

1910
23 May 1910
Birth of John Edward Johnston in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 11
John Edward Johnston resided here in N Dartmouth, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
N Dartmouth, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1930
1930
Age 20
John Edward Johnston resided here in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 30
John Edward Johnston resided here in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
2002
27 Oct 2002
Age 92
Death of John Edward Johnston in Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 May 1910
    Event Place: Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Nova Scotia, Canada, Births, 1836-1907
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1634; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 11-304
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 021-09-4711; Issue State: Massachusetts; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 953; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0425; Image: 205.0; FHL microfilm: 2340688
    [5] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 44; Census Place: 44, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Page Number: 2
    [6] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: N Dartmouth, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 44; Census Place: 44, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Page Number: 2

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 953; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0425; Image: 205.0; FHL microfilm: 2340688

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1634; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 11-304

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Oct 2002
    Event Place: Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 021-09-4711; Issue State: Massachusetts; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
Find more search results for John Johnston

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