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Rachel Ruth Johnston 1891–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Jun 1891

Birth Location: Trenton, Gibson Co., Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 25 Sep 1962

Death Location: Fairview Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, USA

Father: William Johnston

Mother: Louisa Roach

Spouse(s): Rev. Yancey

Children(s): William Yancey, Clara Yancey, Sammy Yancey

In 1891, Rachel Ruth Johnston entered the world in Trenton, Gibson Co., Tennessee, United States, born to William Isaac Johnston And Louisa Melinda Lou Roach. In 1900, Rachel Ruth Johnston resided in Civil District 7, Gibson, Tennessee. In 1910, Rachel Ruth Johnston resided in Civil District 7, Gibson, Tennessee, USA. Rachel Ruth Johnston married Rev Samuel Marvin Yancey, and had children including Clara Ruth Yancey, Sammy Jean Yancey, William R Yancey. Rachel Ruth Johnston passed away in 1962 in Fairview Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1891, Rachel Ruth Johnston entered the world in Trenton, Gibson Co., Tennessee, United States, born to William Isaac Johnston And Louisa Melinda Lou Roach.
  • In 1900, Rachel Ruth Johnston resided in Civil District 7, Gibson, Tennessee.
  • In 1910, Rachel Ruth Johnston resided in Civil District 7, Gibson, Tennessee, USA.
  • Rachel Ruth Johnston married Rev Samuel Marvin Yancey, and had children including Clara Ruth Yancey, Sammy Jean Yancey, William R Yancey.
  • Rachel Ruth Johnston passed away in 1962 in Fairview Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Johnston
1853–1943
Birth Location: TN, USA
WJ
Louisa Roach
1850–1921
Birth Location: Atwood, Carroll, Tennessee, USA
LR

Spouses(s)

Rev. Yancey
1878–1952
Birth Location: Quito, Tipton Co, Tennessee, USA
RY

Children(s)

William Yancey
1914–2013
Birth Location: Parkin, Ark
WY
Clara Yancey
1916–1983
Birth Location: McCrory, Woodruff Co., Arkansas, USA
CY
Sammy Yancey
1932–2022
Birth Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
SY

Rachel Johnston's Ancestors

Self
Rachel Johnston
1891–1962
Birth Place: Trenton, Gibson Co., Tennessee, United States
Parents
William Isaac Johnston
1853–1943
TN, USA
Louisa (Melinda (Lou)) Roach
1850–1921
Atwood, Carroll, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
John (B.) Johnston
1812–1884
Charlotte Co. Courthouse, Virginia
Mary (Nancy) Bledsoe
1821–1907
Middle Tennessee, USA
Capt (Isaac Johnson) Roach
1813–1870
Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
Matilda (Caroline) Marshall
1815–1886
Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert Johnston
1784–1859
Elizabeth Beadles
1796–1828
William Roach
1771–1845
Rachel Hopkins
1770–1856
Robert Marshall
1784–1850
Sarah Dobbins
1786–1835
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Johnston
1736–1816
Elizabeth Joyce
–1816
William I
1758–1827
Ann Yancey
1760–1820
William Roach
1750–1783
Cecilia Bryan
1750–1788
Dennis Sr
1750–1803
Elizabeth attached)
1750–1805
Robert Marshall
1754–1804
Christianna Moor
1756–1814
Alexander Sr
1739–1823
Mary Carson
1750–1834

Rachel Johnston's Descendants

1.
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Rachel (Ruth) Johnston (7 Jun 1891–25 Sep 1962) m. Rev. (Samuel Marvin) Yancey (22 Mar 1878–8 Jun 1952)
  1. 1. William (R) Yancey 1914–2013 m. Wilda (Marshburn) Finlayson 1917–2017
  2. 2. Clara (Ruth) Yancey 1916–1983 m. John (Bradley Harlass Winsted) LTC 1904–2001
  3. 3. Sammy (Jean) Yancey 1932–2022 m. Michael (Chilton 'Mike' Carver CAPT, MD, USN,) (Ret) 1930–1997

Rachel Johnston's Timeline

7 Records

1891
7 Jun 1891
Birth of Rachel Ruth Johnston in Trenton, Gibson Co., Tennessee, United States
Trenton, Gibson Co., Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 9
Rachel Ruth Johnston resided here in Civil District 7, Gibson, Tennessee
Civil District 7, Gibson, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 19
Rachel Ruth Johnston resided here in Civil District 7, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 7, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
Rachel Ruth Johnston resided here in Morrilton, Conway, Arkansas
Morrilton, Conway, Arkansas
1930
1930
Age 39
Rachel Ruth Johnston resided here in Prairie, Washington, Arkansas
Prairie, Washington, Arkansas
1947
1947
Age 56
Rachel Ruth Johnston resided here in Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
1962
25 Sep 1962
Age 71
Death of Rachel Ruth Johnston in Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas, USA
Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jun 1891
    Event Place: Trenton, Gibson Co., Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: 1570; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1241570
    [2] Tennessee, Delayed Birth Records
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Morrilton, Conway, Arkansas; Roll: T625_58; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 172
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Prairie, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: 97; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 25; Image: 702.0; FHL microfilm: 2339832
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 7, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1499; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1375512
    [7] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1962
    [8] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 7, Gibson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: 1570; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1241570

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 7, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 7, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1499; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1375512

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Morrilton, Conway, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Morrilton, Conway, Arkansas; Roll: T625_58; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 172

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Prairie, Washington, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Prairie, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: 97; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 25; Image: 702.0; FHL microfilm: 2339832

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Sep 1962
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1962

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fairview Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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