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Reuben Johnston 1819 – 1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jan 1819

Birth Location: Malahide Twsp., Elgin County, Ontario

Death Date: 28 Jun 1905

Death Location: Springfield, Ontario, Canada

Father: Humphrey Johnston

Mother: Margaret Whitcroft

Spouse(s): Mary Newell, Elizabeth Ruthman, Jane Nigh

Children(s): Martha Johnston, Joseph Johnston, William Johnston, Foster Johnston, Humphrey Johnston, Reben Johnston, John Johnston, A Johnston, Albert Johnston, Mary Johnston, George Johnston

In 1819, Reuben Johnston entered the world in Malahide Twsp., Elgin County, Ontario, born to Humphrey Johnston and Margaret Whitcroft. In 1861, Reuben Johnston resided in Dorchester, Elgin, Canada West, Canada. In 1871, Reuben Johnston resided in Ontario, Canada. Reuben Johnston married Mary Newell, Elizabeth Alward Ruthman, Jane Nigh, and had children including Martha Johnston, Joseph Johnston, William Johnston, Foster Johnston, Humphrey Johnston, Reben Johnston, John Johnston, A Joseph Johnston, Albert Johnston, Mary E. Johnston, George Arthur Johnston. Reuben Johnston passed away in 1905 in Springfield, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1819, Reuben Johnston entered the world in Malahide Twsp., Elgin County, Ontario, born to Humphrey Johnston and Margaret Whitcroft.
  • In 1861, Reuben Johnston resided in Dorchester, Elgin, Canada West, Canada.
  • In 1871, Reuben Johnston resided in Ontario, Canada.
  • Reuben Johnston married Mary Newell, Elizabeth Alward Ruthman, Jane Nigh, and had children including Martha Johnston, Joseph Johnston, William Johnston, Foster Johnston, Humphrey Johnston, Reben Johnston, John Johnston, A Joseph Johnston, Albert Johnston, Mary E. Johnston, George Arthur Johnston.
  • Reuben Johnston passed away in 1905 in Springfield, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Reuben Johnston's Ancestors

Self
Reuben Johnston
1819 – 1905
Birth Place: Malahide Twsp., Elgin County, Ontario
Parents
Humphrey Johnston
1776 – 1863
Armagh, Armagh, Ireland
Margaret Whitcroft
1786 – 1852
Clontibret Parish, Monaghan, Ireland
Grandparents
Henry Whitcraft
1740 – 1830
Parish Clontibret, Monaghan, Ireland
Margaret Cowan
1740 – 1790
Armagh county, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Whitcraft
1700 – 1740
Jane Gordon
1700 – 1740
William Cowen
1726 – 1802
Janet Andrew
1727 – 1769
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Annthonius Wheatcroft
1668 – 1700
Millicent Cockeram
1670 –
James Gordon
1680 – 1749
Sarah Greenway
1680 – 1758
David Cowan
1660 – 1730
Lady Crawford
1683 – 1703
John Andrew
1703 –
Mary Paterson
1700 –

Reuben Johnston's Descendants

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Reuben Johnston (17 Jan 1819 – 28 Jun 1905) m. Mary Newell (30 Oct 1821 – 8 APR 1855) m. Elizabeth (Alward) Ruthman (1828 – 20 JUL 1883) m. Jane Nigh (24 Mar 1833 – )
  1. 1. Martha Johnston (AFT 1840 – )
  2. 2. Joseph Johnston (AFT 1840 – )
  3. 3. William Johnston (AFT 1840 – )
  4. 4. Foster Johnston (AFT 1840 – )
  5. 5. Humphrey Johnston (AFT 1840 – )
  6. 6. Reben Johnston (AFT 1840 – 6 Apr 1907)
  7. 7. John Johnston (abt 1843 – )
  8. 8. A (Joseph) Johnston (1844 – )
    1. 1. Joseph (Herman) Johnston (1878 – 1965)
      1. 1. Johnston
        1. 1. Dave Johnston
  9. 9. Albert Johnston (20 SEP 1856 – 11 JUL 1938) m. Elizabeth Purdy m. Annie Hustlandeer ( – 1936) m. Elizabeth McLean
    1. 1. Mary Johnston (31 OCT 1880 – )
    2. 2. George Johnston (23 DEC 1882 – )
    3. 3. Ida (Maude) Johnston (27 NOV 1884 – ) m. Stanley Graham
    4. 4. Rosa Johnston (23 FEB 1885 – )
    5. 5. Lloyd Johnston (18 MAY 1887 – )
    6. 6. Arthur Johnston (7 JUL 1889 – )
  10. 10. Mary (E.) Johnston (1859 – )
  11. 11. George (Arthur) Johnston (1861 – )

Reuben Johnston's Timeline

7 Records

1819
17 Jan 1819
Birth of Reuben Johnston in Malahide Twsp., Elgin County, Ontario
Malahide Twsp., Elgin County, Ontario
1861
1861
Age 42
Reuben Johnston resided here in Dorchester, Elgin, Canada West, Canada
Dorchester, Elgin, Canada West, Canada
1871
1871
Age 52
Reuben Johnston resided here in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1881
1881
Age 62
Reuben Johnston resided here in Springfield, Elgin East, Ontario, Canada
Springfield, Elgin East, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 72
Reuben Johnston resided here in Springfield, Middlesex East, Ontario, Canada
Springfield, Middlesex East, Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Age 82
Reuben Johnston resided here in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1905
28 Jun 1905
Age 86
Death of Reuben Johnston in Springfield, Ontario, Canada
Springfield, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1819
    Event Place: Malahide Twsp., Elgin County, Ontario
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Springfield, Middlesex East, Ontario, Canada; Roll: T-6352; Family No: 42
    [2] 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1018-1019
    [3] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Springfield, Elgin East, Ontario; Roll: C_13266; Page: 10; Family No: 61
    [4] 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Dorchester South, Elgin East, Ontario; Roll: C-9899; Page: 51; Family No: 194
    [5] Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1928; Reel: 56
    [6] Ontario, Canada Census Index, 1871
    [7] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Springfield, Middlesex (East/est), Ontario; Page: 4; Family No: 52
    [8] Ontario, Canada Deaths, 1869-1934, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Collection: MS935; Reel: 119
    [9] Canada, Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Dorchester, Elgin, Canada West, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1018-1019

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Dorchester South, Elgin East, Ontario; Roll: C-9899; Page: 51; Family No: 194
    [2] Ontario, Canada Census Index, 1871

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Springfield, Elgin East, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Springfield, Elgin East, Ontario; Roll: C_13266; Page: 10; Family No: 61

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Springfield, Middlesex East, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Springfield, Middlesex East, Ontario, Canada; Roll: T-6352; Family No: 42

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Springfield, Middlesex (East/est), Ontario; Page: 4; Family No: 52

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Elgin East
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada Census Index, 1871

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Springfield, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ontario, Canada Deaths, 1869-1934, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Collection: MS935; Reel: 119
    [2] Canada, Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Springfield Cemetery, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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