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Willie J Johnston 1856–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 December 1856

Birth Location: Fairfield County, South Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 2 February 1923

Death Location: Ivan, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: David **

Mother: Mary Peay

Spouse(s): Susan Johnston, Mary Johnston

Children(s): Harvey Johnston, Dave Johnston, Minnie Johnston, Mary Johnston

The story of Willie J Johnston began in 1856 in Fairfield County, South Carolina, United States of America. In 1880, Willie J Johnston resided in Bossier, Louisiana, USA. In 1899, Willie J Johnston resided in Emmart, Bossier, Louisiana, United States. Willie J Johnston married Mary J Johnston, Susan Ellen Johnston, and had children including Dave Johnston, Harvey Pleasant Johnston, Mary E Johnston, Minnie Johnston. Willie J Johnston passed away in 1923 in Ivan, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Willie J Johnston began in 1856 in Fairfield County, South Carolina, United States of America.
  • In 1880, Willie J Johnston resided in Bossier, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1899, Willie J Johnston resided in Emmart, Bossier, Louisiana, United States.
  • Willie J Johnston married Mary J Johnston, Susan Ellen Johnston, and had children including Dave Johnston, Harvey Pleasant Johnston, Mary E Johnston, Minnie Johnston.
  • Willie J Johnston passed away in 1923 in Ivan, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willie Johnston's Ancestors

Self
Willie Johnston
1856–1923
Birth Place: Fairfield County, South Carolina, United States of America
Parents
David Harvey Johnston **
1822–1885
Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Peay
1827–1867
Chester, Chester, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Jane Harvey
1794–1853
Fairfield, York, South Carolina, USA
James (Captain JR Johnston) **
1797–1872
Chester, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
Martha (Jane Lott Peay) **
1800–1877
Chester, South Carolina, USA
Thomas (Douglas) Peay
1803–1892
Chester County, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Sr
1764–1848
Elenor Harvey
1760–1837
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willie Johnston's Descendants

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Willie (J) Johnston (14 December 1856–2 February 1923) m. Susan (Ellen) Johnston (24 March 1849–29 March 1924) m. Mary (J) Johnston (3 October 1853–5 April 1894)
  1. 1. Harvey (Pleasant) Johnston 1884–1944 m. Merril (Irene) Burks 1888–1966
    1. 1. Bonnie (Mozel) Gibson 1917–2004
    2. 2. Andrew 1910–1967 m. Edna (Louise) Bass 1919–2007
      1. 1. Lois (Yvonne) Maynor 1939–2021
    3. 3. Roy (Dalton) Johnston 1922–2020 m. Lois Johnston 1925–2013
    4. 4. Mildred Johnston 1908–1996 m. Henry (Coon) Allen 1906–
    5. 5. Lanier (Rogers 'Dudge') Johnston 1913–1993 m. Dessie (L.) Johnston 1913–
    6. 6. Wayne (Jawyne Johnston) Sr. 1926–2020 m. Myrtle (L.) Johnston 1927–2019
    7. 7. Ruby (Gertrude) Bundy 1912–2002 m. Shellie (Edward) Bundy 1907–1977
    8. 8. Frances Bass 1929–2004
    9. 9. Gwynn Johnston 1907–1989 m. Hoyt Whatley 1909–1988
    10. 10. Andrew (Thomas 'Buddy') Johnston 1915–1986 m. Gertie (Giles) Johnston 1921–2016
    11. 11. Mozell Johntson 1920–2007 m. Alvin Bostick 1920–1987 m. Cedric (R.) Thornton 1920–1998
      1. 1. James (Lee Bostick Rowe) Sr 1946–1988 m. GLORIA Jackson 1947–2001
  2. 2. Dave Johnston 1880–
  3. 3. Minnie Johnston 1888–1942
  4. 4. Mary (E.) Johnston 1879–

Willie Johnston's Timeline

6 Records

1856
14 December 1856
Birth of Willie J Johnston in Fairfield County, South Carolina, United States of America
Fairfield County, South Carolina, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 24
Willie J Johnston resided here in Bossier, Louisiana, USA
Bossier, Louisiana, USA
1899
18 Sep 1899
Age 43
Willie J Johnston resided here in Emmart, Bossier, Louisiana, United States
Emmart, Bossier, Louisiana, United States
1900
1900
Age 44
Willie J Johnston resided here in Police Jury Ward 4, Bossier, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 4, Bossier, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 64
Willie J Johnston resided here in Plain Dealing, Bossier, Louisiana, USA
Plain Dealing, Bossier, Louisiana, USA
1923
2 February 1923
Age 67
Death of Willie J Johnston in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 December 1856
    Event Place: Fairfield County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] Louisiana, U.S., Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bossier, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1899
    Event Place: Emmart, Bossier, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Bossier, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Plain Dealing, Bossier, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 February 1923
    Event Place: Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana, U.S., Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ivan, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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