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William Oscar Johnston 1904–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Apr 1904

Birth Location: Altmont, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 22 Dec 1964

Death Location: Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA

Father: Simon Johnston

Mother: Lora Johnston

Spouse(s): Esther Johnson, Pauline Johnston

Children(s):

In 1904, William Oscar Johnston entered the world in Altmont, Missouri, USA, born to Simon C Johnston And Lora R Johnston. In 1910, William Oscar Johnston resided in St Joseph Ward 8, Buchanan, Missouri, USA. In 1920, William Oscar Johnston resided in Jefferson, Andrew, Missouri, USA. William Oscar Johnston married Esther Johnson, Pauline Frances Johnston. William Oscar Johnston passed away in 1964 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1904, William Oscar Johnston entered the world in Altmont, Missouri, USA, born to Simon C Johnston And Lora R Johnston.
  • In 1910, William Oscar Johnston resided in St Joseph Ward 8, Buchanan, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1920, William Oscar Johnston resided in Jefferson, Andrew, Missouri, USA.
  • William Oscar Johnston married Esther Johnson, Pauline Frances Johnston.
  • William Oscar Johnston passed away in 1964 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Simon Johnston
1871–1928
Birth Location: Altamont, Daviess, Missouri, USA
SJ
Lora Johnston
1872–1928
Birth Location: Daviess, Missouri, USA
LJ

Spouses(s)

Esther Johnson
1920–
Birth Location: Nebraska
EJ
Pauline Johnston
1907–1936
Birth Location: St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
PJ

Children(s)

William Johnston's Ancestors

Self
William Johnston
1904–1964
Birth Place: Altmont, Missouri, USA
Parents
Simon C Johnston
1871–1928
Altamont, Daviess, Missouri, USA
Lora (R) Johnston
1872–1928
Daviess, Missouri, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Johnston's Timeline

8 Records

1904
9 Apr 1904
Birth of William Oscar Johnston in Altmont, Missouri, USA
Altmont, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 6
William Oscar Johnston resided here in St Joseph Ward 8, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
St Joseph Ward 8, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 16
William Oscar Johnston resided here in Jefferson, Andrew, Missouri, USA
Jefferson, Andrew, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 26
William Oscar Johnston resided here in Washington, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
Washington, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 31
William Oscar Johnston resided here in Industrial City, Buchanan, Missouri
Industrial City, Buchanan, Missouri
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 36
William Oscar Johnston resided here in Industrial City, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
Industrial City, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
1942
1942
Age 38
William Oscar Johnston resided here in St Joseph, Buch, Missouri, USA
St Joseph, Buch, Missouri, USA
1964
22 Dec 1964
Age 60
Death of William Oscar Johnston in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA
Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1904
    Event Place: Altmont, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Missouri, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 168
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Industrial City, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: T627_2089; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 11-70
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jefferson, Andrew, Missouri; Roll: T625_902; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 590
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: 1179; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0051; Image: 4.0; FHL microfilm: 2340914
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: St Joseph Ward 8, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: T624_771; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1374784
    [6] Iowa, Marriage Records
    [7] Iowa, Select Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: St Joseph Ward 8, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: St Joseph Ward 8, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: T624_771; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1374784

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Jefferson, Andrew, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jefferson, Andrew, Missouri; Roll: T625_902; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 590

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1924
    Event Place: Lincoln, Nebraska
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Nebraska State Journal - 20 Oct 1924 - Page 3, Marriage of Johnston Dycus

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Washington, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: 1179; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0051; Image: 4.0; FHL microfilm: 2340914

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Industrial City, Buchanan, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Industrial City, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: T627_2089; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 11-70

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Industrial City, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Industrial City, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: T627_2089; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 11-70

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: St Joseph, Buch, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Missouri, 10161940-0331/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 168

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1963
    Event Place: Cameron, Missouri
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Cameron Sun - 26 Dec 1963 - Page 1, Obituary for Will O. Johnston (Aged 59) 26 Dec 1963

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Omaha, Nebraska
    Record Source: Iowa, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1964
    Event Place: Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA
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