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Map - N. & S. Plantagent Twps. (Prescott Co.) & Clarence Twp. (Russell Co.) Family Farms

This map indicated the locations of the farms of John McQueen, George Johnson [sic.], Francis Johnston, Robert Johnston, Archibald Johnston, James Johnston and Clifford Johnston. It is thought that George Johnson [sic.] was related to Francis Johnston; however we have been unable to verify this via documentation. Descendants of Francis, Robert and Archibald have had their Y-DNA tested and all were exact matched for 67 markers. This reinforces one piece of oral family history which indicated that they were brothers. Both Robert and Archibald were clearing and working Roberts land in 1837. Archibald start working his land to the adjacent south in 1842 according to the Assessment Roll. The deeds were not registered until 1845. They may have been on their land earlier though as this was not uncommon. The land was not taxed until a proper house had been built on the property. Before that is was common place for owner to live in what was called a 'shanty". Shanties were not taxed. It should br noted that both James and Clifford Johnston owned several other smaller parcels of prime, productive and profitable farmland in the area. These were not shown. - Notes from the map - 1. John McQueen, 1st farm: Concession VII, Lot NPT 24, February 6, 1823. 2. John McQueens, 2nd farm: Concession, X, E. 1/2-20, July 24, 1841. 3. George Johnson [sic.], Concession IX, Lot S, 1/2-21, 1822. 4. Francis Johnston, Concession IX, Lot S, 1/2-21, October 20, 1832. 5. Robert Johnston, Concession VII, Lot N, 1/2-23, October 6, 1845. 6. Archibald Johnston, Concession VII, Lot S, 1/2-23, October 6, 1845. 7. James Johnston, Concession I, Lot 23, 1910. 8. Clifford Johnston, Concession I, Lot SE 1/4-22, August 27, 1919 (Notes from Johnston Family Album @ 2005)

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