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Pioneer - JOHNSTON, John
Biographical Sketches of
Early Settlers of Wellington County
Information from: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario.
Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906
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JOHNSTON, John
. Johnston, John, b. Kirkcudbrightshire, Scot., 1813. He came to Canada in
1846, and is living at the age of 92. He is a Presbyterian, and has been one of
the Managers of Knox Church, Glenallan. In political views he is a Liberal. He
m. Martha Rogers, who is living age 81. Issue: William, John, George, Joseph,
Thomas, Andrew and Mrs. Wm. Pennington. William m. Mary A. Keith and set. in
Man. John m. Annie Gibbings, set. in Man. George m. Miss McKinnon, set. in
Bruce Co. Joseph, b. in Simcoe Co., 1854, purchased his present farm of 150
acres, lot 7, con. 3, in 1901, after living for some years in the North-West,
where he was engaged in breeding prize cattle, and acquired considerable means.
He is now engaged in mixed farming, and is a prosperous and much respected
citizen. He is an Elder of Glenallan Presbyterian church, and has been Trustee
of Glenallan school for some years. In politics he is a Liberal. He m.
Elizabeth McMillan. Issue: William, Myrtle, Lillie and Harvey.
Thomas m. Mary A. Mitchell, set. in Man. Andrew m. Annie McKinnon, set. in Manitoba; Mrs. Wm. Pennington, se. in Glenallan. From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto:Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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