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William Carter Johnston 1828–1910 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 May 1828

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 17 April 1910

Death Location: Hickman, Fulton County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Joseph Johnson

Mother: Martha Woodmore

Spouse(s): Mary Brevard

Children(s): Joseph Johnson, Mary Johnson, Martha Johnson, John Johnson, Alford Johnston, Joe Johnston, Alfred Johnson

In 1828, William Carter Johnston entered the world in Tennessee, born to Joseph Johnson And Martha M Woodmore. In 1850, William Carter Johnston resided in North of Cumberland and East of Caney Fork Rivers,. William Carter Johnston married Mary Jane Brevard, and had children including Alford Brevard Johnston, Alfred P Johnson, Joe E Johnston, John Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Martha Johnson, Mary Johnson. William Carter Johnston passed away in 1910 in Hickman, Fulton County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1828, William Carter Johnston entered the world in Tennessee, born to Joseph Johnson And Martha M Woodmore.
  • In 1850, William Carter Johnston resided in North of Cumberland and East of Caney Fork Rivers,.
  • William Carter Johnston married Mary Jane Brevard, and had children including Alford Brevard Johnston, Alfred P Johnson, Joe E Johnston, John Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Martha Johnson, Mary Johnson.
  • William Carter Johnston passed away in 1910 in Hickman, Fulton County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Johnson
1800–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Martha Woodmore
1798–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Brevard
1830–1910
Birth Location: , , Tennessee, USA
MB

Children(s)

Joseph Johnson
1858–
Birth Location: , , Tennessee, USA
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Mary Johnson
1853–
Birth Location: , , Tennessee, USA
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Martha Johnson
1851–
Birth Location: , , Tennessee, USA
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John Johnson
1864–
Birth Location: Smith County, Tennessee, USA
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Alford Johnston
1859–1929
Birth Location: Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Joe Johnston
1859–1935
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
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Alfred Johnson
1858–1906
Birth Location: , , Tennessee, USA
AJ

William Johnston's Ancestors

Self
William Johnston
1828–1910
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Joseph Johnson
1800–
Virginia, USA
Martha (M) Woodmore
1798–
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Johnston's Descendants

1.
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William (Carter) Johnston (20 May 1828–17 April 1910) m. Mary (Jane) Brevard (3 October 1830–22 November 1910)
  1. 1. Joseph Johnson 1858–
  2. 2. Mary Johnson 1853–
  3. 3. Martha Johnson 1851–
  4. 4. John Johnson 1864–
  5. 5. Alford (Brevard) Johnston 1859–1929
  6. 6. Joe (E) Johnston 1859–1935
  7. 7. Alfred (P.) Johnson 1858–1906 m. "Nettie" (Annette Elizabeth) Camp 1862–1940
    1. 1. Riley (L) Johnson 1901–1976
    2. 2. Willie (L) Johnson 1906–1973 m. Mary (Margaret "Hettie") Carter 1909–1997
      1. 1. James (Edward) Johnson 1931–1973
    3. 3. Lewis (R) Johnson 1893–1969
    4. 4. Thompsy (C) Johnson 1886–1922 m. Lela Johnson 1897–
      1. 1. Mores Johnson 1913–
      2. 2. Freda Johnson 1920–
    5. 5. Hattie (M) Johnson 1888–1940 m. Cleburn (H) Henry 1875–
      1. 1. Ula Henry 1910–
      2. 2. Luther Henry 1912–
      3. 3. Zida Henry 1913–
      4. 4. Lillie Henry 1915–
      5. 5. Catharine Henry 1919–2002
    6. 6. Donnie (M) Johnson 1898–
    7. 7. Clarie Johnson 1906–1992 m. Irene Holson 1919–
    8. 8. Beulah (Lou Ethel) Johnson 1890–1985 m. Jesse (G) Lowe 1878–1940
      1. 1. Willie (B) Lowe 1924–1998
      2. 2. Ada (Lou Ethel) Lowe 1919–1988 m. George (E.) Holden 1923–2012
      3. 3. Rubby (Nellie Belle) Lowe 1918–1927
      4. 4. Maggie Lowe 1914–1998 m. Guy Christenberry 1908–
      5. 5. Grady Lowe 1910–1975 m. Anna (Faye) Beckham 1920–2003 m. Pauline (E.) Elliott 1924–2005 m. Lula (Nevada) Cleveland 1912–2002
        1. 1. Leland Lowe 1932–2009 m. katherine (Josephine) Gregor 1931–1998
        2. 2. Kenneth Lowe 1937–2013
        3. 3. Mary Lowe 1945–2003
        4. 4. Leon (Duel) Lowe 1935–2007
      6. 6. Fred (Warren) Lowe 1909–1909
      7. 7. Jessie (F) Lowe 1923–2006 m. Wilburn Rushing 1919–1987
      8. 8. Ruth (N) Lowe 1915–2009 m. William (Glendon) Cleaveland 1909–
      9. 9. Gracie (Mae Irene) Lowe 1912–2007 m. Dick (Maple (not Richard)) Head 1909–1957
        1. 1. Ray Head 1938–2014
        2. 2. Jessie (James) Head 1944–2022
        3. 3. Don (Maple) Head 1942–2023
        4. 4. Ruth (Virginia) Head 1931–2008 m. Billy (Lee) Rowland 1929–1975
        5. 5. Billy (Franklin) Head 1934–2011

William Johnston's Timeline

8 Records

1828
20 May 1828
Birth of William Carter Johnston in Tennessee
Tennessee
1849
23 Jul 1849
Age 21
William Carter Johnston was married in Smith, Tennessee, USA
Smith, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 22
William Carter Johnston resided here in North of Cumberland and East of Caney Fork Rivers, Smith, Tennessee, USA
North of Cumberland and East of Caney Fork Rivers, Smith, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 32
William Carter Johnston resided here in District 8, Smith, Tennessee
District 8, Smith, Tennessee
1870
1870
Age 42
William Carter Johnston resided here in District 2, Obion, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Obion, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 52
William Carter Johnston resided here in Woodland Mills, Obion, Tennessee, USA
Woodland Mills, Obion, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 82
William Carter Johnston resided here in Short Creek, Fulton, Kentucky, USA
Short Creek, Fulton, Kentucky, USA
1910
17 April 1910
Age 82
Death of William Carter Johnston in Hickman, Fulton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Hickman, Fulton County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 May 1828
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Woodland Mills, Obion, Tennessee; Roll: 1273; Page: 24D; Enumeration District: 105
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Obion, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1552; Page: 75A; Image: 26566; Family History Library Film: 553051
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 8, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1272; Page: 331; Family History Library Film: 805272
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2748.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: JCF
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Short Creek, Fulton, Kentucky; Roll: T624_477; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1374490
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: North of Cumberland and East of Caney Fork Rivers, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: M432_896; Page: 295B; Image: 87
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 23 Jul 1849
    Event Place: Smith, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, State Marriages

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: North of Cumberland and East of Caney Fork Rivers, Smith, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: North of Cumberland and East of Caney Fork Rivers, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: M432_896; Page: 295B; Image: 87

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 8, Smith, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 8, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1272; Page: 331; Family History Library Film: 805272

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Obion, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Obion, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1552; Page: 75A; Image: 26566; Family History Library Film: 553051

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Woodland Mills, Obion, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Woodland Mills, Obion, Tennessee; Roll: 1273; Page: 24D; Enumeration District: 105

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Short Creek, Fulton, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Short Creek, Fulton, Kentucky; Roll: T624_477; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1374490

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1910
    Event Place: Hickman, Kentucky
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Hickman Courier - 21 Apr 1910 - Page 6, Obituary for William C. JOHNSTON 21 Apr 1910

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 April 1910
    Event Place: Hickman, Fulton County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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