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Richard Johnston 1763–1836 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jun 1763

Birth Location: Down, Down, Ireland

Death Date: 16 Nov 1836

Death Location: Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: William Johnston

Mother:

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Ruth Main

In 1763, Richard Johnston entered the world in Down, Down, Ireland, born to William John Johnston And Elizabeth Booth. Richard Johnston married Jane Bradford, and had children including Ruth Johnson Main. Richard Johnston passed away in 1836 in Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1763, Richard Johnston entered the world in Down, Down, Ireland, born to William John Johnston And Elizabeth Booth.
  • Richard Johnston married Jane Bradford, and had children including Ruth Johnson Main.
  • Richard Johnston passed away in 1836 in Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Johnston
1725–1795
Birth Location: Down, Down, Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ruth Main
1811–1881
Birth Location: N Sewickly, Beaver, PA, USA
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Richard Johnston's Ancestors

Self
Richard Johnston
1763–1836
Birth Place: Down, Down, Ireland
Parents
William John Johnston
1725–1795
Down, Down, Ireland
Grandparents
John Johnson
1775–1775
Prestbury England
Elizabeth (Curry) Parker
1699–1729
Great-Grandparents
John Johnston
1680–1730
Elizabeth Rayson
1680–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elizabeth Weston
1664–

Richard Johnston's Descendants

1.
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Richard Johnston (Jun 1763–16 Nov 1836)
  1. 1. Ruth (Johnson,) Main 1811–1881 m. Daniel Main 1805–1881
    1. 1. Joseph (Hiram) Main 1832–1902 m. Mary Page 1833–1910
      1. 1. Mary (E Main) Williams 1844–1926 m. Henry (J.) Williams 1848–1911
        1. 1. Joseph (Tilden 'Joe') Williams 1876–1950
        2. 2. Rosa (Viola) Williams 1878–1936 m. Francis ("Frank" Marion) Manker 1863–1937
        3. 3. Harvey (Winfield) Williams 1882–1957 m. Inez (Pearl) Garner 1886–
        4. 4. Annie (E) Follis 1875–1958 m. Robert (Franklin Follis -) h1c2r 1864–1959
        5. 5. Charles (L) Williams 1885–
        6. 6. John (Henry) Williams 1877–1955 m. Carrie (Elena) Culp 1871–1941 m. Jessie Sheldon 1879–1949 m. Louisa Sweet 1880–
        7. 7. Charles (Richard) Williams 1886–1957 m. Pearl Williams 1886–
        8. 8. Mary (E.) Williams 1874–
        9. 9. Julia (F.) Williams 1876–
        10. 10. Wm. (H.) Williams 1879–
        11. 11. Nora (L (Williams)) RUBLE 1874–1960 m. Edward (Thompson) Ruble 1866–1933

Richard Johnston's Timeline

9 Records

1763
Jun 1763
Birth of Richard Johnston in Down, Down, Ireland
Down, Down, Ireland
1787
Bef. 1787
Age 24
Richard Johnston was married
None
1789
1789
Age 26
Richard Johnston resided here in Straban, Washington, Pennsylvania
Straban, Washington, Pennsylvania
1800
1800
Age 37
Richard Johnston resided here in Straban, Washington, Pennsylvania
Straban, Washington, Pennsylvania
1810
1810
Age 47
Richard Johnston resided here in Strabane, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Strabane, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
1820
1820
Age 57
Richard Johnston resided here in Big Beaver, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States
Big Beaver, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States
1830
1830
Age 67
Richard Johnston resided here in Strabane, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Strabane, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1836
16 Nov 1836
Age 73
Death of Richard Johnston in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
1836
18 Jan 1836
Age 73
Richard Johnston - Probate in Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jun 1763
    Event Place: Down, Down, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 332.001; Source type: Correspondence file; Number of Pages: 2
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 101 : 1913

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Bef. 1787

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1777
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Pennsylvania; Year: 1777; Page Number: 15

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1789
    Event Place: Straban, Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 341

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Straban, Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Straban, Washington, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 44; Page: 892,893; Image: 113; Family History Library Film: 363347

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Strabane, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Strabane, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 57; Page: 8; Image: 00013; Family History Library Film: 0193683

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Big Beaver, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Big Beaver, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Page: 175; NARA Roll: M33_96; Image: 101

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Strabane, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Strabane, Washington, Pennsylvania; Series: M19; Roll: 163; Page: 191; Family History Library Film: 0020637

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Nov 1836
    Event Place: Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1781-1872; Index to Wills, 1781-1935; Author: Washington County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Washington, Pennsylvania
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 101 : 1913

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1836
    Event Place: Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1781-1872; Index to Wills, 1781-1935; Author: Washington County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Washington, Pennsylvania
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