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Russell Craig Johnston 1915–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Jan 1915

Birth Location: Latouche, Valdez Cordova, Alaska, USA

Death Date: 16 Mar 1980

Death Location: Mountain View, Santa Clara, California, USA

Father: Robert Johnston

Mother: Jeannette Brooks

Spouse(s): Pearl Smith, Marinda Gross

Children(s):

In 1915, Russell Craig Johnston entered the world in Latouche, Valdez Cordova, Alaska, USA, born to Robert William Johnston And Jeannette Margaret Nettie Brooks. In 1920, Russell Craig Johnston resided in Kenai, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA. In 1930, Russell Craig Johnston resided in Seward, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA. Russell Craig Johnston married Marinda C Gross, Pearl Rosetta Retta Smith, and had children including Russell Craig Johnston Jr, William A Johnston. Russell Craig Johnston passed away in 1980 in Mountain View, Santa Clara, California, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1915, Russell Craig Johnston entered the world in Latouche, Valdez Cordova, Alaska, USA, born to Robert William Johnston And Jeannette Margaret Nettie Brooks.
  • In 1920, Russell Craig Johnston resided in Kenai, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA.
  • In 1930, Russell Craig Johnston resided in Seward, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA.
  • Russell Craig Johnston married Marinda C Gross, Pearl Rosetta Retta Smith, and had children including Russell Craig Johnston Jr, William A Johnston.
  • Russell Craig Johnston passed away in 1980 in Mountain View, Santa Clara, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Johnston
1886–1941
Birth Location: Tolt and Cherry Valley, King, Washington, USA
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Jeannette Brooks
1888–1938
Birth Location: Sprague, Lincoln, Washington, USA
JB

Spouses(s)

Pearl Smith
1912–
Birth Location: Iowa, USA
PS
Marinda Gross
1920–1980
Birth Location: Hoven, Potter, South Dakota, USA
MG

Children(s)

Russell Johnston's Ancestors

Self
Russell Johnston
1915–1980
Birth Place: Latouche, Valdez Cordova, Alaska, USA
Parents
Robert William Johnston
1886–1941
Tolt and Cherry Valley, King, Washington, USA
Jeannette (Margaret "Nettie") Brooks
1888–1938
Sprague, Lincoln, Washington, USA
Grandparents
Marcus ((Mark) Lindley) Brooks
1849–1905
Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Frances (Elizabeth) Craig
1868–1955
McLean, McLean, Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Craig
1824–1902
Jeanette Borland
1842–1911
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John III
1818–1884
Jean Howitt
1822–1897

Russell Johnston's Timeline

13 Records

1915
13 Jan 1915
Birth of Russell Craig Johnston in Latouche, Valdez Cordova, Alaska, USA
Latouche, Valdez Cordova, Alaska, USA
1920
1920
Age 5
Russell Craig Johnston resided here in Kenai, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA
Kenai, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA
1930
1930
Age 15
Russell Craig Johnston resided here in Seward, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA
Seward, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA
1935
1935
Age 20
Russell Craig Johnston resided here
None
1940
1940
Age 25
Russell Craig Johnston resided here in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, USA
1941
1941
Age 26
Russell Craig Johnston resided here in Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Anchorage, Alaska, USA
1960
1960
Age 45
Russell Craig Johnston resided here in San Jose, Los Angeles, California, USA
San Jose, Los Angeles, California, USA
1961
1961
Age 46
Russell Craig Johnston resided here in San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA
San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA
1963
1963
Age 48
Russell Craig Johnston resided here in San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA
San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA
1965
1965
Age 50
Russell Craig Johnston resided here in San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA
San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA
1970
1970
Age 55
Russell Craig Johnston resided here in Santa Clara, California, USA
Santa Clara, California, USA
1972
1972
Age 57
Russell Craig Johnston resided here in San Jose, Los Angeles, California, USA
San Jose, Los Angeles, California, USA
1980
16 Mar 1980
Age 65
Death of Russell Craig Johnston in Mountain View, Santa Clara, California, USA
Mountain View, Santa Clara, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1915
    Event Place: Latouche, Valdez Cordova, Alaska, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 10
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Anchorage, Third Judicial Division, Alaska; Roll: m-t0627-04580; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 3-24
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 574-07-2610; Issue State: Alaska; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] California, Death Index, Date: 1980-03-16
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kenai, Third Judicial District, Alaska Territory; Roll: T625_2031; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 1
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Seward, Third Judicial District, Alaska Territory; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2342361

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Kenai, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kenai, Third Judicial District, Alaska Territory; Roll: T625_2031; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 1

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Seward, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Seward, Third Judicial District, Alaska Territory; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2342361

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Anchorage, Third Judicial Division, Alaska; Roll: m-t0627-04580; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 3-24

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Anchorage, Third Judicial Division, Alaska; Roll: m-t0627-04580; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 3-24

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Anchorage, Alaska, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 10

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: San Jose, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1961
    Event Place: San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1963
    Event Place: San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1965
    Event Place: San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1970
    Event Place: Santa Clara, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1972
    Event Place: San Jose, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1980
    Event Place: Mountain View, Santa Clara, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 574-07-2610; Issue State: Alaska; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] California, Death Index, Date: 1980-03-16
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