Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, January 30, 1908
MRS. WILLIAM JOHNSTON------- WELL KNOWN WOMAN HAS PASSED AWAY-------MRS. WILLIAM JOHNSTON, OF WILTON, SUCCUMBS-------Was Well Known and Highly Respected Resident of Muscatine County---Has Friends Here-------Wilton, Ia., Jan. 30.--- Mrs. William Johnston, a well known and highly respected resident of Muscatine county for over fifty years, passed away at her home in East Wilton at 9:15 o'clock this morning, her death being due to the infirmities of old age.
Mrs. Johnston was born in Athens county, Ohio, Nov. 30, 1819, consequently had attained the age of 88 years 2 months.
In 1855 they came to Muscatine county and resided on a farm until 1879 when they removed to Wilton and have resided here continuously since that time. Mr. Johnston passed away about ten years ago. Four daughters and two sons survive her. They are
Mrs. W. G. Griffith,
Mrs. H. C. Perry, and
Miss Hattie Johnston, of Wilton, and
Mrs. A. E. Ford, of Grinnell;
Ed and Jeff Johnston, both of Ida Grove.
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Source: Portrait and Biographical Album, Muscatine County, Iowa, 1889, page 481
In Ohio, Mr. Johnston married Miss Louisa Holmes,
and to this worthy couple have been born nine children, three sons and six daughters.
Two of his sons fought in defense of the old flag during the War of the Rebellion,
Albert J. being a member of the 2d Iowa Cavalry, and
Sylvanus of the 24th Iowa Infantry.
They are both now residents of Ida Grove, Iowa.
The eldest child died in infancy;
Edwin is also a resident of Ida Grove, Ida Co., Iowa;
Hadasah is now Mrs. H. C. Perry, and resides in Wilton;
Arminta wedded Mr. Amos Ford, and is a resident of Grinnell;
Olivia, a teacher,
Emma, and
Hattie are all at home.
MRS. WILLIAM JOHNSTON------- WELL KNOWN WOMAN HAS PASSED AWAY-------MRS. WILLIAM JOHNSTON, OF WILTON, SUCCUMBS-------Was Well Known and Highly Respected Resident of Muscatine County---Has Friends Here-------Wilton, Ia., Jan. 30.--- Mrs. William Johnston, a well known and highly respected resident of Muscatine county for over fifty years, passed away at her home in East Wilton at 9:15 o'clock this morning, her death being due to the infirmities of old age.
Mrs. Johnston was born in Athens county, Ohio, Nov. 30, 1819, consequently had attained the age of 88 years 2 months.
In 1855 they came to Muscatine county and resided on a farm until 1879 when they removed to Wilton and have resided here continuously since that time. Mr. Johnston passed away about ten years ago. Four daughters and two sons survive her. They are
Mrs. W. G. Griffith,
Mrs. H. C. Perry, and
Miss Hattie Johnston, of Wilton, and
Mrs. A. E. Ford, of Grinnell;
Ed and Jeff Johnston, both of Ida Grove.
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Source: Portrait and Biographical Album, Muscatine County, Iowa, 1889, page 481
In Ohio, Mr. Johnston married Miss Louisa Holmes,
and to this worthy couple have been born nine children, three sons and six daughters.
Two of his sons fought in defense of the old flag during the War of the Rebellion,
Albert J. being a member of the 2d Iowa Cavalry, and
Sylvanus of the 24th Iowa Infantry.
They are both now residents of Ida Grove, Iowa.
The eldest child died in infancy;
Edwin is also a resident of Ida Grove, Ida Co., Iowa;
Hadasah is now Mrs. H. C. Perry, and resides in Wilton;
Arminta wedded Mr. Amos Ford, and is a resident of Grinnell;
Olivia, a teacher,
Emma, and
Hattie are all at home.
Source of Obituary: "THE MUSCATINE JOURNAL," Muscatine, Iowa, January 30, 1908
MRS. WILLIAM JOHNSTON------- WELL KNOWN WOMAN HAS PASSED AWAY-------MRS. WILLIAM JOHNSTON, OF WILTON, SUCCUMBS-------Was Well Known and Highly Respected Resident of Muscatine County---Has Friends Here-------Wilton, Ia., Jan. 30.--- Mrs. William Johnston, a well known and highly respected resident of Muscatine county for over fifty years, passed away at her home in East Wilton at 9:15 o'clock this morning, her death being due to the infirmities of old age.
Mrs. Johnston was born in Athens county, Ohio, Nov. 30, 1819, consequently had attained the age of 88 years 2 months.
In 1855 they came to Muscatine county and resided on a farm until 1879 when they removed to Wilton and have resided here continuously since that time. Mr. Johnston passed away about ten years ago. Four daughters and two sons survive her. They are
Mrs. W. G. Griffith,
Mrs. H. C. Perry, and
Miss Hattie Johnston, of Wilton, and
Mrs. A. E. Ford, of Grinnell;
Ed and Jeff Johnston, both of Ida Grove.
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Source: Portrait and Biographical Album, Muscatine County, Iowa, 1889, page 481
In Ohio, Mr. Johnston married Miss Louisa Holmes,
and to this worthy couple have been born nine children, three sons and six daughters.
Two of his sons fought in defense of the old flag during the War of the Rebellion,
Albert J. being a member of the 2d Iowa Cavalry, and
Sylvanus of the 24th Iowa Infantry.
They are both now residents of Ida Grove, Iowa.
The eldest child died in infancy;
Edwin is also a resident of Ida Grove, Ida Co., Iowa;
Hadasah is now Mrs. H. C. Perry, and resides in Wilton;
Arminta wedded Mr. Amos Ford, and is a resident of Grinnell;
Olivia, a teacher,
Emma, and
Hattie are all at home.
MRS. WILLIAM JOHNSTON------- WELL KNOWN WOMAN HAS PASSED AWAY-------MRS. WILLIAM JOHNSTON, OF WILTON, SUCCUMBS-------Was Well Known and Highly Respected Resident of Muscatine County---Has Friends Here-------Wilton, Ia., Jan. 30.--- Mrs. William Johnston, a well known and highly respected resident of Muscatine county for over fifty years, passed away at her home in East Wilton at 9:15 o'clock this morning, her death being due to the infirmities of old age.
Mrs. Johnston was born in Athens county, Ohio, Nov. 30, 1819, consequently had attained the age of 88 years 2 months.
In 1855 they came to Muscatine county and resided on a farm until 1879 when they removed to Wilton and have resided here continuously since that time. Mr. Johnston passed away about ten years ago. Four daughters and two sons survive her. They are
Mrs. W. G. Griffith,
Mrs. H. C. Perry, and
Miss Hattie Johnston, of Wilton, and
Mrs. A. E. Ford, of Grinnell;
Ed and Jeff Johnston, both of Ida Grove.
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Source: Portrait and Biographical Album, Muscatine County, Iowa, 1889, page 481
In Ohio, Mr. Johnston married Miss Louisa Holmes,
and to this worthy couple have been born nine children, three sons and six daughters.
Two of his sons fought in defense of the old flag during the War of the Rebellion,
Albert J. being a member of the 2d Iowa Cavalry, and
Sylvanus of the 24th Iowa Infantry.
They are both now residents of Ida Grove, Iowa.
The eldest child died in infancy;
Edwin is also a resident of Ida Grove, Ida Co., Iowa;
Hadasah is now Mrs. H. C. Perry, and resides in Wilton;
Arminta wedded Mr. Amos Ford, and is a resident of Grinnell;
Olivia, a teacher,
Emma, and
Hattie are all at home.
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