YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

William Johnstone 1697–1769 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1697

Birth Location: Annandale, Hartfell

Death Date: 20 March 1769

Death Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia

Father: William Annandale

Mother: Sophia Fairholm

Spouse(s): Ann Chew

Children(s): Capt. Sr, Robert Johnston, Joseph Johnston, Hannah Johnston, Col Johnson, Richard Johnston, Judith Johnston, Elizabeth Johnson

William Johnstone was born in 1697 in Annandale, Hartfell, the child of William 15 Johnston 2804 Marquess Of Annandale And Sophia Fairholm. William Johnstone married Ann Chew, and had children including Capt Gideon Johnston Johnson Sr Sr, Col William Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Hannah Johnston, Joseph Johnston, Judith Johnston, Richard Johnston, Robert Johnston. William Johnstone passed away in 1769 in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Find more search results for William Johnstone
WJ

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • William Johnstone was born in 1697 in Annandale, Hartfell, the child of William 15 Johnston 2804 Marquess Of Annandale And Sophia Fairholm.
  • William Johnstone married Ann Chew, and had children including Capt Gideon Johnston Johnson Sr Sr, Col William Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Hannah Johnston, Joseph Johnston, Judith Johnston, Richard Johnston, Robert Johnston.
  • William Johnstone passed away in 1769 in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Annandale
1663–1721
Birth Location: Firth, Orkney, Scotland
WA
Sophia Fairholm
1668–
Birth Location: –
SF

Spouses(s)

Ann Chew
1703–1742
Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, United States
AC

Children(s)

Capt. Sr
1717–1807
Birth Location: Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America
CS
Robert Johnston
1728–1789
Birth Location: Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
RJ
Joseph Johnston
1725–
Birth Location: Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia Colony, Virginia, USA
JJ
Hannah Johnston
1737–1783
Birth Location: Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
HJ
Col Johnson
1725–1765
Birth Location: South Carolina Colony, South Carolina, USA
CJ
Richard Johnston
1740–1791
Birth Location: Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
RJ
Judith Johnston
1729–1793
Birth Location: Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
JJ
Elizabeth Johnson
1742–1772
Birth Location: Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
EJ

William Johnstone's Ancestors

Self
William Johnstone
1697–1769
Birth Place: Annandale, Hartfell
Parents
William 15 Johnston, #2804 , Marquess of Annandale
1663–1721
Firth, Orkney, Scotland
Sophia Fairholm
1668–
Grandparents
James (Earl of Annandale) Johnston
–1672
John (Craigehall Fairholm) (Earl)
1640–1725
Craigiehall, Dalmeny, West Lothian, Scotland
Sophia Johnstoun
1633–1716
Hilton,,,Scotland
Great-Grandparents
James Johnstone
–1653
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Johnstone's Descendants

1.
WJ
William Johnstone (1697–20 March 1769) m. Ann Chew (1703–2 November 1742)
  1. 1. Capt. (Gideon Johnston (Johnson) Sr.) Sr 1717–1807 m. Nancy (Ursula “Ann”) Allen 1728–1781
    1. 1. William Johnson 1749–1816 m. Sarah (Rebecca) McClaren 1755–1835 m. Sarah McClaren 1755–1835 m. Elizabeth (Mack) Kay 1741–1806 m. Mariah (Rebecca) Larkin 1744–1816 m. Mariah (Rebecca) Larkin 1744–1816
      1. 1. Abraham (I. Johnson) Sr 1775–1881 m. Jane (Daniels) Johnson 1784–1880
        1. 1. Alexander Johnson 1834–1877
        2. 2. Alfred Johnson 1817–1895
        3. 3. Albert (Milton) Johnson 1836–1911
        4. 4. Abraham Johnson 1813–
        5. 5. Mary (Polly Johnson) Daniels 1814–1854
        6. 6. Harrison (Henderson) Johnson 1828–1910
        7. 7. Elener (Nellie) Johnson 1810–1885
        8. 8. Sarah (Johnson) McNeely 1819–1902
        9. 9. Sarah ((Sallie)) Johnson 1808–1847
        10. 10. James (Wesley) Johnson 1829–1905
      2. 2. Nancy Johnson 1768–1825
      3. 3. Alexander Johnson 1782–1857
      4. 4. Mary Davis 1784–1859
      5. 5. Ruth (Allen) Fleming 1826–1889
      6. 6. Joseph (Johnson) Sr 1778–1858
      7. 7. John Johnson 1783–1850
      8. 8. William (A) Johnson 1790–1852
      9. 9. Celia Johnson 1776–1833
      10. 10. William (A) Johnson 1790–1852
      11. 11. Nancy Johnson 1768–1825
      12. 12. Abner Johnson 1777–1857
      13. 13. Joseph (Martin) Johnson 1774–1858
      14. 14. William (Allen Johnson) Jr 1790–1852
      15. 15. Lenore (Lanie) Johnson 1794–1851
      16. 16. Amy (Anna) Johnson 1775–1857
      17. 17. Harrison Johnson 1776–1867
      18. 18. James (Jimmy) Johnson 1793–1858
      19. 19. Mary Johnson 1784–1859
      20. 20. Celia Johnson 1776–1833
      21. 21. John? (Alexander) Johnson 1782–1857
      22. 22. Jonathan (John) Johnson 1770–1840
      23. 23. Alexander Johnson 1778–1857
      24. 24. Joseph (Martin Johnson (Johnston)) Sr 1778–1858
      25. 25. Edward Johnson 1770–1852
      26. 26. Matthew Kuykendall 1758–1825
    2. 2. Elizabeth Johnson 1740–1785
    3. 3. Gideon (Johnson) Jr. 1754–1843
    4. 4. Abner Johnson 1758–1850
    5. 5. Judith Johnson 1769–
    6. 6. Naomi Johnson 1770–
    7. 7. Ursula Johnson 1765–1822
    8. 8. Elizabeth JOHNSON 1767–1824
    9. 9. Mordecia (Johnston) (Johnson) 1756–
    10. 10. Peter (Johnston) (Johnson) 1752–1850
    11. 11. Nancy (Jane) Johnson 1757–1848
    12. 12. Nancy Johnson 1748–1780
  2. 2. Robert Johnston 1728–1789
  3. 3. Joseph Johnston 1725–
  4. 4. Hannah Johnston 1737–1783
  5. 5. Col (William) Johnson 1725–1765
  6. 6. Richard Johnston 1740–1791
  7. 7. Judith Johnston 1729–1793
  8. 8. Elizabeth Johnson 1742–1772

William Johnstone's Timeline

3 Records

1697
19 Dec 1697
Birth of William Johnstone in Annandale, Dumfries-shire, , Scotland
Annandale, Dumfries-shire, , Scotland
1697
1697
Birth of William Johnstone in Annandale, Hartfell
Annandale, Hartfell
1769
20 March 1769
Age 72
Death of William Johnstone in Orange County, Virginia, United States of America
Orange County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1697
    Event Place: Annandale, Dumfries-shire, , Scotland
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1697
    Event Place: Annandale, Hartfell
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 March 1769
    Event Place: Orange County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Place: Fredericksburg, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
Find more search results for William Johnstone

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE