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Lydia Anna Johnston 1855–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan 1855

Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1920

Death Location: Lee, Virginia, USA

Father: Campbell Johnston

Mother: Rachael Whitaker

Spouse(s): Garner Tomlinson, Jefferson Burkhart, Jacob Witt

Children(s): Dora Tomlinson, John Tomlinson, George Tomlinson, Harve Tomlinson, Helen Eldridge, James Tomlinson, Charles Tomlinson, William Tomlinson, Rachel Middleton, Frances Tomlinson, William Burkhart, McKinley Burkhart, Randolph Witt

In 1855, Lydia Anna Johnston entered the world in Scott, Virginia, USA, born to Campbell Johnston And Rachael Whitaker. In 1860, Lydia Anna Johnston resided in Scott, Virginia, USA. In 1870, Lydia Anna Johnston resided in Scott, Virginia, USA. Lydia Anna Johnston married Garner Tomlinson, Jacob Jake Witt, Jefferson Burkhart, and had children including Charles Emmit Tomlinson, Dora Ann Tomlinson, Frances Tomlinson, George W Tomlinson, Harve L Tomlinson, Helen B Tomlinson Eldridge, James Robert Tomlinson, John C Tomlinson, Mckinley Burkhart, Rachel Tomlinson Middleton, Randolph L Rando Witt, William O Bradley Burkhart, William T Tomlinson. Lydia Anna Johnston passed away in 1920 in Lee, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1855, Lydia Anna Johnston entered the world in Scott, Virginia, USA, born to Campbell Johnston And Rachael Whitaker.
  • In 1860, Lydia Anna Johnston resided in Scott, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1870, Lydia Anna Johnston resided in Scott, Virginia, USA.
  • Lydia Anna Johnston married Garner Tomlinson, Jacob Jake Witt, Jefferson Burkhart, and had children including Charles Emmit Tomlinson, Dora Ann Tomlinson, Frances Tomlinson, George W Tomlinson, Harve L Tomlinson, Helen B Tomlinson Eldridge, James Robert Tomlinson, John C Tomlinson, Mckinley Burkhart, Rachel Tomlinson Middleton, Randolph L Rando Witt, William O Bradley Burkhart, William T Tomlinson.
  • Lydia Anna Johnston passed away in 1920 in Lee, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Campbell Johnston
1819–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
CJ
Rachael Whitaker
1822–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
RW

Spouses(s)

Garner Tomlinson
1839–1890
Birth Location: Lee, Virginia, USA
GT
Jefferson Burkhart
1836–1911
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
JB
Jacob Witt
1843–1893
Birth Location: Lee, Virginia, USA
JW

Children(s)

Dora Tomlinson
1881–1963
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
DT
John Tomlinson
1879–1908
Birth Location: Powell, Scott, Virginia, USA
JT
George Tomlinson
1888–1963
Birth Location: Lee, Virginia, USA
GT
Harve Tomlinson
1885–1931
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
HT
Helen Eldridge
1881–1959
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
HE
James Tomlinson
1875–1947
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, USA
JT
Charles Tomlinson
1874–1950
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, USA
CT
William Tomlinson
1872–1948
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
WT
Rachel Middleton
1877–1969
Birth Location: Powell, Scott, Virginia, USA
RM
Frances Tomlinson
1883–
Birth Location: Pennington Gap, Lee, Virginia, USA
FT
William Burkhart
1895–1933
Birth Location: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
WB
McKinley Burkhart
1897–1916
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
MB
Randolph Witt
1892–1961
Birth Location: St Charles, Lee, Virginia, USA
RW

Lydia Johnston's Ancestors

Self
Lydia Johnston
1855–1920
Birth Place: Scott, Virginia, USA
Parents
Campbell Johnston
1819–
Virginia, USA
Rachael Whitaker
1822–
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lydia Johnston's Descendants

1.
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Lydia (Anna) Johnston (Jan 1855–1920) m. Garner Tomlinson (1839–1890) m. Jefferson Burkhart (Jul 1836–15 Apr 1911) m. Jacob ('Jake') Witt (1843–10 Mar 1893)
  1. 1. Dora (Ann) Tomlinson 1881–1963 m. Jefferson Burkhart 1874–1972
    1. 1. Martha (Alice) Burkhart 1904–1987 m. William Cebulski 1902–
      1. 1. Hershel Cebulski 1923–
      2. 2. James (J) Cebulski 1928–1984 m. Joann (Elizabeth) Osborne 1932–1996
    2. 2. Wilse Burkhurt 1911–2009
    3. 3. Zola (Frances) Burkhart 1917–2003
    4. 4. Campbell ("Cam" B) Burkhart 1898–1984
    5. 5. Dolly (Irene) Burkhart 1926–2010
    6. 6. John (D.) Burkhart 1899–1978
    7. 7. Rebecca (Jane) Burkhart 1900–1969 m. Pea (Gilbert) Napier 1885–1938
      1. 1. Willis Napier 1930–2015
      2. 2. Hayes Napier 1920–1993 m. Norma (Lou) Harris 1927–2001
      3. 3. Brown Napier 1922–1990
      4. 4. Laura Napier 1925–1969
      5. 5. Andrew (Jefferson) Napier 1927–1993
      6. 6. Ulyssis Napier 1932–2002
      7. 7. Henry Napier 1915–1958
    8. 8. Lilly Burkhart 1904–1980
    9. 9. Rachel Burkhart 1907–1997
    10. 10. George Burkhart 1909–1971
    11. 11. James Burkhart 1912–1993
    12. 12. Denver Burkhart 1914–1996
    13. 13. Charles (Pershing) Burkhart 1918–2000
    14. 14. Frona Burkhart 1920–1997 m. William (McKinley) Cox 1896–1976 m. Delmar (Harrison) Lay 1926–1986
      1. 1. Dillia Cox 1939–1939
    15. 15. Jefferson (Burkhart) Jr 1922–2013
    16. 16. Kathrine Burkhart 1924–1924
    17. 17. Balin (L) Burkhart 1917–
  2. 2. John (C) Tomlinson 1879–1908 m. Cynthia (E.) King 1883–1969
    1. 1. Selma (Rebecca) Tomlinson 1905–1968
    2. 2. Clifton (("tommy")) Tomlinson 1902–1915
  3. 3. George (W) Tomlinson 1888–1963 m. Donie Whitaker 1885–
    1. 1. Theodra Tomlinson 1909–
    2. 2. John Tomlinson 1915–1937
    3. 3. Nellie Tomlinson 1914–
  4. 4. Harve (L) Tomlinson 1885–1931 m. Ellender (Ellen) Shupe 1884–1942
    1. 1. Robert ("Bob" Fleming) Tomlinson 1906–1985
    2. 2. Christopher (Roy) Tomlinson 1908–1985
    3. 3. Emett Tomlinson 1918–1987
    4. 4. Elmer (B.) Tomlinson 1912–1977
    5. 5. Willie Tomlison 1921–
    6. 6. Iowa Tomlison 1918–
    7. 7. Gladys Tomlinson 1921–1927
  5. 5. Helen (B Tomlinson) Eldridge 1881–1959 m. William (M) Eldridge 1875–1937
    1. 1. Emma (“kate”) Eldridge 1902–1964
    2. 2. Walter Eldridge 1907–1930
    3. 3. Cora (Catherine Eldridge) Nutini 1908–1975
    4. 4. John (Bill) Eldridge 1910–1976
    5. 5. Emmy Eldridge 1911–
    6. 6. Rachel (Eldridge) Gregg 1912–1991
    7. 7. Fannie (Lee) Eldridge 1914–1999
    8. 8. James (Omer) Eldridge 1916–1984
    9. 9. Wilson (Will) Eldridge 1919–1989
    10. 10. Milton (Argust Eldridge) Sr 1921–1990 m. Helen (Cecillia) Girondi 1922–2004
      1. 1. Rosemary (Eldridge) Giannattasio 1948–2020 m. Joseph Giannattasio –2012
      2. 2. Milton (Argust Eldridge) Jr. 1951–2018
  6. 6. James (Robert) Tomlinson 1875–1947 m. Nancy (Byrd Jessee) Tomlinson 1876–1956
    1. 1. James (Roy) Tomlinson 1908–1978
    2. 2. Ruby (E) Tomlinson 1906–1918
    3. 3. Lydia (May) Tomlinson 1903–
    4. 4. Ella (Amanda) Tomlinson 1902–
    5. 5. Omer (William) Tomlinson 1897–
    6. 6. Bradley Tomlinson 1891–
    7. 7. Emma (L) Tomlinson 1910–1985
    8. 8. Mary (M) Tomlinson 1899–
    9. 9. Violet Tomlinson 1904–
    10. 10. Claude Tomlinson 1907–
    11. 11. Fay Tomlinson 1898–
    12. 12. Ruth Tomlinson 1916–
    13. 13. Garner Tomlinson 1914–
  7. 7. Charles (Emmit) Tomlinson 1874–1950 m. Margaret (Elizabeth) Witt 1875–1935
    1. 1. Ballard Tomlinson 1894–
    2. 2. Maude (M) Tomlinson 1903–
    3. 3. Kilie (S) Tomlinson 1901–
    4. 4. James Tomlinson 1898–1910
    5. 5. Hazel Tomlinson 1908–
    6. 6. Sarah (C) Tomlinson 1900–1910
    7. 7. Pearl Tomlinson 1896–1942
    8. 8. Joseph Tomlinson 1910–
  8. 8. William (T) Tomlinson 1872–1948 m. Rhoda 1878–
    1. 1. Bascom Tomlinson 1905–1979
    2. 2. George Tomlinson 1907–
  9. 9. Rachel (Tomlinson) Middleton 1877–1969 m. George (Washington) Middleton 1872–1953 m. Robert (E. 'Bob') Carter 1875–
    1. 1. William (Floyd) Middleton 1902–1978
    2. 2. Moran Carter 1898–1925
    3. 3. Charley (Hugh) Middleton 1903–1999
    4. 4. Martha (B Middleton) Davis 1905–1974 m. Frank (B) Davis 1896–1983
      1. 1. Harold (Franklin) Davis 1944–2003
      2. 2. Phyllis (Rae Davis) Phipps 1936–2020
      3. 3. Geraldine (Davis) Grant 1932–2020
      4. 4. George (D) Davis 1940–2022
    5. 5. John (Louis) Middleton 1910–1977
    6. 6. Lora (Howard) Middleton 1912–1996 m. Pauline (Marie) Green 1917–1979
      1. 1. George Middleton 1944–1944
    7. 7. Fannie (Marie) Middleton 1915–2003
    8. 8. Cora (Vivian) Middleton 1917–1974
    9. 9. Bobby (Iora) Middleton 1919–1919
    10. 10. Dottie (Dimples Middleton) Barton 1921–2005
  10. 10. Frances Tomlinson 1883–
  11. 11. William (O. Bradley) Burkhart 1895–1933
  12. 12. McKinley Burkhart 1897–1916
  13. 13. Randolph (L. 'Rando') Witt 1892–1961

Lydia Johnston's Timeline

7 Records

1855
Jan 1855
Birth of Lydia Anna Johnston in Scott, Virginia, USA
Scott, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 5
Lydia Anna Johnston resided here in Scott, Virginia, USA
Scott, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 15
Lydia Anna Johnston resided here in Scott, Virginia, USA
Scott, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
Lydia Anna Johnston resided here in Powell, Scott, Virginia, USA
Powell, Scott, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
Lydia Anna Johnston resided here in Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 65
Lydia Anna Johnston resided here in Evarts, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Evarts, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 65
Death of Lydia Anna Johnston in Lee, Virginia, USA
Lee, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1855
    Event Place: Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Evarts, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: T625_574; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 85
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Powell, Scott, Virginia; Roll: 1389; Page: 318B; Enumeration District: 080
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Powel, Scott, Virginia; Roll: M593_1677; Page: 591B; Family History Library Film: 553176
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Yocums Creek, Harlan, Kentucky; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1240525
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Scott, Virginia; Roll: M653_1376; Page: 499; Family History Library Film: 805376
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [9] Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1963
    [10] 1920 USA Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Evarts, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: T625_574; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 85; Image: 198
    [11] 1880 USA Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Powell, Scott, Virginia; Roll: 1389; Family History Film: 1255389; Page: 318B; Enumeration District: 080
    [12] 1860 USA Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Scott, Virginia; Roll: M653_1376; Page: 499; Image: 513; Family History Library Film: 805376
    [13] 1880 USA Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Powell, Scott, Virginia; Roll: 1389; Family History Film: 1255389; Page: 318B; Enumeration District: 080

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Scott, Virginia; Roll: M653_1376; Page: 499; Family History Library Film: 805376
    [2] 1860 USA Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Scott, Virginia; Roll: M653_1376; Page: 499; Image: 513; Family History Library Film: 805376

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Powel, Scott, Virginia; Roll: M593_1677; Page: 591B; Family History Library Film: 553176

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Powell, Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Powell, Scott, Virginia; Roll: 1389; Page: 318B; Enumeration District: 080
    [2] 1880 USA Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Powell, Scott, Virginia; Roll: 1389; Family History Film: 1255389; Page: 318B; Enumeration District: 080

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Yocums Creek, Harlan, Kentucky; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1240525

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Evarts, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Evarts, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: T625_574; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 85
    [2] 1920 USA Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Evarts, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: T625_574; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 85; Image: 198

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lee, Virginia, USA
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