The tombstone as you can see was broken off at the side and all that is visible is 184- for the year
Died Jan 15 1845 in the 70th yr of his age
NATHAN JOHNSTON, the oldest child of Samuel and Mary Futhey Johnston, was born June 19, 1776 in Franklin County, Pa. He died Jan. 15, 1845 in Harrison County, Ohio, with burial in the old Beech Spring cemetery beside members of his wife's family.
On Feb. 5, 1801 he married Mary Black, oldest daughter of James and Jane Stewart Black. She was born on June 26, 1782 in Adams County, Pa. and died on Dec. 18, 1855 in Logan County, Ohio, with burial in the old Northwood cemetery.
After their marriage they settled on a farm near Armagh in Indiana County, Pa., but in 1805 or 1806 they, with Mary's parents, went to Harrison County, Ohio, and settled on a new farm near Hopedale, Ohio. In 1800 the Government opened up lands in Ohio for settlement with a land office at Steubenville. Purchases were limited to a minimum of 640 acres. Records show that James Black made such a purchase in 1805 and it is probable he divided with his son-in-law as their farms were adjacent. Nathan Johnston also set up a tannery.
The Johnstons, like the Blacks, were Presbyterians and became affiliated with the Beech Spring Church newly organized near their home, where Rev. John Rea was the pastor. Nathan having some knowledge of music as he was familiar with the violin, was sometimes called upon to act as precenter in the church.
The Covenanters soon started holding prayer meetings in this area and stressed anti-slavery sentiments. A church was started at nearby Greenfield (not now on the maps) and Nathan transferred his membership to the new Reformed Presbyterian Church. Other members of his family soon followed his example.
After the death of Nathan Johnston, his son, Samuel, purchased the farm and moved there with his mother. However, in 1851 Samuel Johnston sold the farm and moved to near Belle Center, Logan County, Ohio, and his mother went with him.
Nathan and Mary Black Johnston were the parents of the following children whose families will be outlined hereafter in their respective order:
(1) JOHN BLACK JOHNSTON
(2) SAMUEL POWER JOHNSTON
(3) JAMES STEWART JOHNSTON
(4-5-6) Three children died in infancy
(7) MARY JANE JOHNSTON
(8) NATHAN ROBINSON JOHNSTON
Died Jan 15 1845 in the 70th yr of his age
NATHAN JOHNSTON, the oldest child of Samuel and Mary Futhey Johnston, was born June 19, 1776 in Franklin County, Pa. He died Jan. 15, 1845 in Harrison County, Ohio, with burial in the old Beech Spring cemetery beside members of his wife's family.
On Feb. 5, 1801 he married Mary Black, oldest daughter of James and Jane Stewart Black. She was born on June 26, 1782 in Adams County, Pa. and died on Dec. 18, 1855 in Logan County, Ohio, with burial in the old Northwood cemetery.
After their marriage they settled on a farm near Armagh in Indiana County, Pa., but in 1805 or 1806 they, with Mary's parents, went to Harrison County, Ohio, and settled on a new farm near Hopedale, Ohio. In 1800 the Government opened up lands in Ohio for settlement with a land office at Steubenville. Purchases were limited to a minimum of 640 acres. Records show that James Black made such a purchase in 1805 and it is probable he divided with his son-in-law as their farms were adjacent. Nathan Johnston also set up a tannery.
The Johnstons, like the Blacks, were Presbyterians and became affiliated with the Beech Spring Church newly organized near their home, where Rev. John Rea was the pastor. Nathan having some knowledge of music as he was familiar with the violin, was sometimes called upon to act as precenter in the church.
The Covenanters soon started holding prayer meetings in this area and stressed anti-slavery sentiments. A church was started at nearby Greenfield (not now on the maps) and Nathan transferred his membership to the new Reformed Presbyterian Church. Other members of his family soon followed his example.
After the death of Nathan Johnston, his son, Samuel, purchased the farm and moved there with his mother. However, in 1851 Samuel Johnston sold the farm and moved to near Belle Center, Logan County, Ohio, and his mother went with him.
Nathan and Mary Black Johnston were the parents of the following children whose families will be outlined hereafter in their respective order:
(1) JOHN BLACK JOHNSTON
(2) SAMUEL POWER JOHNSTON
(3) JAMES STEWART JOHNSTON
(4-5-6) Three children died in infancy
(7) MARY JANE JOHNSTON
(8) NATHAN ROBINSON JOHNSTON
The tombstone as you can see was broken off at the side and all that is visible is 184- for the year
Died Jan 15 1845 in the 70th yr of his age
NATHAN JOHNSTON, the oldest child of Samuel and Mary Futhey Johnston, was born June 19, 1776 in Franklin County, Pa. He died Jan. 15, 1845 in Harrison County, Ohio, with burial in the old Beech Spring cemetery beside members of his wife's family.
On Feb. 5, 1801 he married Mary Black, oldest daughter of James and Jane Stewart Black. She was born on June 26, 1782 in Adams County, Pa. and died on Dec. 18, 1855 in Logan County, Ohio, with burial in the old Northwood cemetery.
After their marriage they settled on a farm near Armagh in Indiana County, Pa., but in 1805 or 1806 they, with Mary's parents, went to Harrison County, Ohio, and settled on a new farm near Hopedale, Ohio. In 1800 the Government opened up lands in Ohio for settlement with a land office at Steubenville. Purchases were limited to a minimum of 640 acres. Records show that James Black made such a purchase in 1805 and it is probable he divided with his son-in-law as their farms were adjacent. Nathan Johnston also set up a tannery.
The Johnstons, like the Blacks, were Presbyterians and became affiliated with the Beech Spring Church newly organized near their home, where Rev. John Rea was the pastor. Nathan having some knowledge of music as he was familiar with the violin, was sometimes called upon to act as precenter in the church.
The Covenanters soon started holding prayer meetings in this area and stressed anti-slavery sentiments. A church was started at nearby Greenfield (not now on the maps) and Nathan transferred his membership to the new Reformed Presbyterian Church. Other members of his family soon followed his example.
After the death of Nathan Johnston, his son, Samuel, purchased the farm and moved there with his mother. However, in 1851 Samuel Johnston sold the farm and moved to near Belle Center, Logan County, Ohio, and his mother went with him.
Nathan and Mary Black Johnston were the parents of the following children whose families will be outlined hereafter in their respective order:
(1) JOHN BLACK JOHNSTON
(2) SAMUEL POWER JOHNSTON
(3) JAMES STEWART JOHNSTON
(4-5-6) Three children died in infancy
(7) MARY JANE JOHNSTON
(8) NATHAN ROBINSON JOHNSTON
Died Jan 15 1845 in the 70th yr of his age
NATHAN JOHNSTON, the oldest child of Samuel and Mary Futhey Johnston, was born June 19, 1776 in Franklin County, Pa. He died Jan. 15, 1845 in Harrison County, Ohio, with burial in the old Beech Spring cemetery beside members of his wife's family.
On Feb. 5, 1801 he married Mary Black, oldest daughter of James and Jane Stewart Black. She was born on June 26, 1782 in Adams County, Pa. and died on Dec. 18, 1855 in Logan County, Ohio, with burial in the old Northwood cemetery.
After their marriage they settled on a farm near Armagh in Indiana County, Pa., but in 1805 or 1806 they, with Mary's parents, went to Harrison County, Ohio, and settled on a new farm near Hopedale, Ohio. In 1800 the Government opened up lands in Ohio for settlement with a land office at Steubenville. Purchases were limited to a minimum of 640 acres. Records show that James Black made such a purchase in 1805 and it is probable he divided with his son-in-law as their farms were adjacent. Nathan Johnston also set up a tannery.
The Johnstons, like the Blacks, were Presbyterians and became affiliated with the Beech Spring Church newly organized near their home, where Rev. John Rea was the pastor. Nathan having some knowledge of music as he was familiar with the violin, was sometimes called upon to act as precenter in the church.
The Covenanters soon started holding prayer meetings in this area and stressed anti-slavery sentiments. A church was started at nearby Greenfield (not now on the maps) and Nathan transferred his membership to the new Reformed Presbyterian Church. Other members of his family soon followed his example.
After the death of Nathan Johnston, his son, Samuel, purchased the farm and moved there with his mother. However, in 1851 Samuel Johnston sold the farm and moved to near Belle Center, Logan County, Ohio, and his mother went with him.
Nathan and Mary Black Johnston were the parents of the following children whose families will be outlined hereafter in their respective order:
(1) JOHN BLACK JOHNSTON
(2) SAMUEL POWER JOHNSTON
(3) JAMES STEWART JOHNSTON
(4-5-6) Three children died in infancy
(7) MARY JANE JOHNSTON
(8) NATHAN ROBINSON JOHNSTON
Family Members
Advertisement
Records on Ancestry
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
