John - Jack - JOHNSTON

Male 1896 - 1946  (50 years)


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  • Name John - Jack - JOHNSTON  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Born 2 Feb 1896  Shanaghan, Down, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    John Johnston - Birth 2 Feb 1896 at Shanaghan Townland, Banbridge Registration District, Down, Ireland
    John Johnston - Birth 2 Feb 1896 at Shanaghan Townland, Banbridge Registration District, Down, Ireland
    Number 188 - son of Labourer William John Johnston & Bridget Doyle - informant : Mother == https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1896/02186/1827144.pdf
    Gender Male 
    Residence 2 Apr 1911  Shanaghan, Down, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    age 15, Presbyterian, read & write. Scholar - William John & Bridget & kids Aggie, Johney, Wm Henery, Robert James, Sarah, Mary, David Miller, Walter, Ellen, Hugh Fredk (all born Co Down) 
    William John Johnston - 1911 Census - Shanaghan Townland, County Down, Ireland
    William John Johnston - 1911 Census - Shanaghan Townland, County Down, Ireland
    == http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Down/Balloolymore/Shanaghan/205586/
    Departure 4 Dec 1920  Liverpool, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Residence 4 Dec 1920  Katesbridge, Down, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Arrival 13 Dec 1920  New York, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    arrival with wife in New York from Liverpool aboard "Kaiserin Auguste Victoria" - going to join her cousin J. Graham at 572 Ashmont in Dorcehster in Boston 
    Residence 9 Nov 1925  Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    90 Oak Avenue, Dorchester, Boston - per brother Walter ship arrival information 
    Walter Johnston - Arrival in Boston aboard 'Cedric' out of Liverpool - page 1 of 2
    Walter Johnston - Arrival in Boston aboard "Cedric" out of Liverpool - page 1 of 2
    age 20, farming -- 5'9", fresh complexion, brown hair, grey eyes -- born at Banbridge, Ireland -- joiining brother John Johnston at 90 Oak Ave in Dorchester, Boston -- father William John Johnston living at Shanaghan, Katesbridge, Down, Ireland -- sailed 31 Oct 1925 from Liverpool -- arrived Boston 9 Nov 1925 -- listed among passengers holding visa obtained prior to August 1
    Walter Johnston - Arrival in Boston aboard 'Cedric' out of Liverpool - page 2 of 2
    Walter Johnston - Arrival in Boston aboard "Cedric" out of Liverpool - page 2 of 2
    age 20, farming -- 5'9", fresh complexion, brown hair, grey eyes -- born at Banbridge, Ireland -- joiining brother John Johnston at 90 Oak Ave in Dorchester, Boston -- father William John Johnston living at Shanaghan, Katesbridge, Down, Ireland -- sailed 31 Oct 1925 from Liverpool -- arrived Boston 9 Nov 1925 -- listed among passengers holding visa obtained prior to August 1
    Residence 10 Jan 1928  Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    10 Parker Terrace - per brother David's arrival in US from Canada 
    David Millar Johnston - First Arrival in United States, by Train from Canada
    David Millar Johnston - First Arrival in United States, by Train from Canada
    Residence 1930  Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    5 Oakledge Street 
    Residence 1 Apr 1940  Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    9 Blossom Street 
    Residence 1942  Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    WWII Draft Reg: 9 Blossom Street - born 2 Feb 1896 Down, Ireland - contact Mary Johnston same address - employer Barbour-Stockwell Co; 205 Broadway; Cambirdge, MA 
    Died 19 May 1946  Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • death date and place from Joanne Johnston
    Person ID I2255  Wesley Johnston's Celtic Roots Tree
    Last Modified 20 Feb 2024 

    Father William John JOHNSTON,   b. 1 Mar 1864, Banbridge, Down, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Bridget - Biddy - DOYLE,   b. 12 Jun 1865, Cloughskelt, Drumgooland, Down, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Northern Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Relationship natural 
    Married 30 Mar 1891  Banbridge, Down, Northern Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 7
    • Scarva Street Presbyterian Church, Parish of Seapatrick; both full age, unmarried, signed; he farmer of Shanaghan, son of farmer John - she of Closkill, dau of farmer Patrick Doyle - witnesses: John Arnott (by mark), Essie Mulholland
    William John Johnston-Bridget Doyle - Marriage 30 Mar 1891 at Scarva Street Presbyterian Church, Banbridge, County Down, Ireland
    William John Johnston-Bridget Doyle - Marriage 30 Mar 1891 at Scarva Street Presbyterian Church, Banbridge, County Down, Ireland
    Scarva Street Presbyterian Church, Parish of Seapatrick; both full age, unmarried, signed; he farmer of Shanaghan, son of farmer John - she of Closkill, dau of farmer Patrick Doyle - witnesses: John Arnott (by mark), Essie Mulholland == https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1891/10656/5882498.pdf
    Family ID F692  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary FINNEY,   b. Between Jan and Mar 1899, Corbett, Banbridge, Down, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 14 Sep 1920  Ballydown, Parish Seapatrick, County Down. Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • wife name, marriage date and place from Joanne Johnston
    Children 
     1. Living JOHNSTON  [natural]
     2. Living JOHNSTON  [natural]
    +3. Living JOHNSTON  [natural]
    Last Modified 20 Feb 2024 
    Family ID F686  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 90 Oak Avenue, Dorchester, Boston - per brother Walter ship arrival information - 9 Nov 1925 - Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 10 Parker Terrace - per brother David's arrival in US from Canada - 10 Jan 1928 - Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 5 Oakledge Street - 1930 - Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 9 Blossom Street - 1 Apr 1940 - Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - WWII Draft Reg: 9 Blossom Street - born 2 Feb 1896 Down, Ireland - contact Mary Johnston same address - employer Barbour-Stockwell Co; 205 Broadway; Cambirdge, MA - 1942 - Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 19 May 1946 - Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Photos
    John Johnston - Arrival in New York from Liverpool aboard 'Kaiserin Auguste Victoria'
    John Johnston - Arrival in New York from Liverpool aboard "Kaiserin Auguste Victoria"
    David Millar Johnston - First Arrival in United States, by Train from Canada
    David Millar Johnston - First Arrival in United States, by Train from Canada
    Mary (Finney) Johnston - Arrival in New York from Liverpool aboard 'Kaiserin Auguste Victoria'
    Mary (Finney) Johnston - Arrival in New York from Liverpool aboard "Kaiserin Auguste Victoria"
    sailing alone to join her husband John Johnston at her cousin J. Graham of 572 Ashmont Street, Dorchester in Boston, Massachusetts - 5'4", fair complexion, auburn hair, brown eyes, birth mark on left cheek - born Corbett, Ireland
    Walter Johnston - Arrival in Boston aboard 'Cedric' out of Liverpool - page 1 of 2
    Walter Johnston - Arrival in Boston aboard "Cedric" out of Liverpool - page 1 of 2
    age 20, farming -- 5'9", fresh complexion, brown hair, grey eyes -- born at Banbridge, Ireland -- joiining brother John Johnston at 90 Oak Ave in Dorchester, Boston -- father William John Johnston living at Shanaghan, Katesbridge, Down, Ireland -- sailed 31 Oct 1925 from Liverpool -- arrived Boston 9 Nov 1925 -- listed among passengers holding visa obtained prior to August 1
    John Johnston - Birth 2 Feb 1896 at Shanaghan Townland, Banbridge Registration District, Down, Ireland
    John Johnston - Birth 2 Feb 1896 at Shanaghan Townland, Banbridge Registration District, Down, Ireland
    Number 188 - son of Labourer William John Johnston & Bridget Doyle - informant : Mother == https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1896/02186/1827144.pdf
    William John Johnston - 1911 Census - Shanaghan Townland, County Down, Ireland
    William John Johnston - 1911 Census - Shanaghan Townland, County Down, Ireland
    == http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Down/Balloolymore/Shanaghan/205586/
    Walter Johnston - Arrival in Boston aboard 'Cedric' out of Liverpool - page 2 of 2
    Walter Johnston - Arrival in Boston aboard "Cedric" out of Liverpool - page 2 of 2
    age 20, farming -- 5'9", fresh complexion, brown hair, grey eyes -- born at Banbridge, Ireland -- joiining brother John Johnston at 90 Oak Ave in Dorchester, Boston -- father William John Johnston living at Shanaghan, Katesbridge, Down, Ireland -- sailed 31 Oct 1925 from Liverpool -- arrived Boston 9 Nov 1925 -- listed among passengers holding visa obtained prior to August 1

  • Sources 
    1. [S10] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Ancestry.com, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007.Original data - United States, Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration. National Archives and Records Administration Branch l;), Roll: ; Local board: Midd , Massachusetts.
      Birth date: 2 Feb 1896
      Birth place: Down, Ireland
      Residence date:
      Residence place: Midd, Massachusetts
      http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=wwiidraft&h=8995854&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt
      U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
      U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
      Roll: ; Local board: Midd , Massachusetts.


    2. [S37] 1940 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627;), Year: 1940; Census Place: Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1601; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 9-6.
      Birth date: abt 1898
      Birth place: Northern Ireland
      Residence date: 1 Apr 1940
      Residence place: Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
      http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1940usfedcen&h=95363360&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt
      1940 United States Federal Census
      1940 United States Federal Census
      Year: 1940; Census Place: Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1601; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 9-6.


    3. [S3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002.Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626;), Year: 1930; Census Place: Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: 913; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 159; Image: 609.0; FHL microfilm: 2340648.
      Birth date: abt 1895
      Birth place: Massachusetts
      Residence date: 1930
      Residence place: Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts
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      1930 United States Federal Census
      1930 United States Federal Census
      Year: 1930; Census Place: Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: 913; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 159; Image: 609.0; FHL microfilm: 2340648.


    4. [S54] New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957, Ancestry.com, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.Original data - Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1820-1897; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M237, 675 rolls); Records of the U.S. Customs Service, Rec;), Year: 1920; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_2890; Line: 23; List number: .
      Birth date: abt 1897
      Birth place: Ireland
      Residence date:
      Residence place: Ireland
      Arrival date: 13 Dec 1920
      Arrival place: New York, New York
      Departure date:
      Departure place: Liverpool, England
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      New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
      New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
      Year: 1920; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_2890; Line: 23; List number: .


    5. [S170] Web: Ireland, Census, 1911, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2013;), Class: RG14.

    6. [S177] Ireland, Civil Registration Marriages Index, 1845-1958, Ancestry.com, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.Original data - “Ireland, Civil Registration Indexes 1845–1958,” Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah. General Register Office. "Quarterly Returns of Births in Ireland with Index;).
      Marriage date: Mar 1891
      Marriage place: Ireland
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      Marriage date: Mar 1891
      Marriage place: Ireland
      http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=fsirelandcivregmarriage&h=2614090&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt