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William Gray Johnston 1905 – 1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Oct 1905

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: Mar 1981

Death Location: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: Gordon Johnston

Mother: Anna Gaines

Spouse(s): Eunice Davis

Children(s): William Johnston, Irma Johnston

The story of William Gray Johnston began in 1905 in Alabama. In 1910, William Gray Johnston resided in Indianapolis Ward 8, Marion, Indiana, USA. In 1930, William Gray Johnston resided in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA. William Gray Johnston married Eunice Irene Davis, and had children including William Johnston, Irma Lee Johnston. William Gray Johnston passed away in 1981 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Gray Johnston began in 1905 in Alabama.
  • In 1910, William Gray Johnston resided in Indianapolis Ward 8, Marion, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1930, William Gray Johnston resided in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
  • William Gray Johnston married Eunice Irene Davis, and had children including William Johnston, Irma Lee Johnston.
  • William Gray Johnston passed away in 1981 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Gordon Johnston
1873 – 1950
Birth Location: Perry County, Alabama
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Anna Gaines
1872 – 1961
Birth Location: Lower Peach Tree, Russell, Alabama, United States
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Spouses(s)

Eunice Davis
1905 –
Birth Location: Troy, Pike, AL
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Children(s)

William Johnston
1925 –
Birth Location: Alabama
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Irma Johnston
1928 – 2005
Birth Location: Alabama
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William Johnston's Ancestors

Self
William Johnston
1905 – 1981
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
Gordon Caldwell Johnston
1873 – 1950
Perry County, Alabama
Anna (Hestle) Gaines
1872 – 1961
Lower Peach Tree, Russell, Alabama, United States
Grandparents
John (Caldwell) Johnston
1838 –
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Sarah (Fidelia) Ezell
1848 –
Alabama
Great-Grandparents
Miel Ezell
1802 – 1877
Mariah Gordon
1809 – 1861
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Miel Ezell
1765 – 1808
Priscilla Rives
1767 – 1810

William Johnston's Descendants

1.
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William (Gray) Johnston (25 Oct 1905 – Mar 1981) m. Eunice (Irene) Davis (05 Apr 1905 – )
  1. 1. William Johnston (Abt. 1925 – )
  2. 2. Irma (Lee) Johnston (20 Jan 1928 – 12 Feb 2005)

William Johnston's Timeline

6 Records

1905
25 Oct 1905
Birth of William Gray Johnston in Alabama
Alabama
1910
1910
Age 5
William Gray Johnston resided here in Indianapolis Ward 8, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis Ward 8, Marion, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 25
William Gray Johnston resided here in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 30
William Gray Johnston resided here in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
1940
Bet. 1940–1945
Age 35
William Gray Johnston resided here in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
1981
Mar 1981
Age 76
Death of William Gray Johnston in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1905
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1425; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 36-219
    [3] Social Security Death Index, Number: 433-03-1234; Issue State: Louisiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana; Roll: 806; Page: 39A; Enumeration District: 0125; Image: 78.0; FHL microfilm: 2340541

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Indianapolis Ward 8, Marion, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana; Roll: 806; Page: 39A; Enumeration District: 0125; Image: 78.0; FHL microfilm: 2340541

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1425; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 36-219

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1940–1945
    Event Place: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1425; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 36-219

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Mar 1981
    Event Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: Social Security Death Index, Number: 433-03-1234; Issue State: Louisiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
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