I am trying to trace the Johnston family who lived in Tarraville and Sale in
Gippsland.  Margaret Ann Johnston married a Richard Parker in 1885 and proceeded
to have two daughters - Annie in 1886 and Marion Maude in 1888.  The marriage
was doomed as he deserted her more than once and finally took off for NSW after
1889. Her parents were Thomas Johnston and Margaret Jackson

Are there any descendents out there who know something of the family?

Shirlee
Wellington
NZ

Any lister with an interest in these families please come back. Les Hewett,
CJANZ Genealogy Officer, New Zealand.

. [NZ] Johnston/Bennett, SI
<http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/new-zealand/2006-12/116543315
2>  [1]
		 Any lister with links/knowledge of William Johnston and wife
Georgina Bennett, Otago/Southland, pioneers. Had a daughter Georgina who
married into the Mandersons. Sought by family on OZ. Les Hewett, Napier,
Clan Johnston/e genealogy officer.
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http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/new-zealand/2006-12/1165433152
Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2006 08:25:52 +1300
From: "Les Hewett" <>
2. [NZ] Bennett/Johnston, Denniston ?
<http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/new-zealand/2006-12/116606382
5>  [1]
		 Any knowledge of Benjamin Bennett, wife Joan Kirkwood
Bennett, children Thomas Law Bennett, John and Thomas Johnston, males all
miners in the 1893 Electora Roll, Denniston. They arrived after the 1871
census in Scotland, and prior to 1880 when daughter Georgina married into
the Manderson families, also of Denniston. All born Scotland pre- 1871
census. (Joan Johnston remarried after the death of her husband back in
Scotland.) Did the West Coast mining company's recruit Scottish miners about
this period? Les
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http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/new-zealand/2006-12/1166063825
Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2006 15:37:05 +1300
From: "Les Hewett" <>

Don’t know if this will help you. I am ore interested in the Bennett side of the family than the Johnston I do have this info on the . Benjamin Joanna and children travelled to N.Z. on the ship Wellington arriving in Otego Feb.1789. William and Joan Sharp married 04 11 1859 Lasswade Midlothian. Children Thomas b27/04/1860 Dunbar. Georgina Kirkwood 28/07/1861 Dunbar Isabella 20/09/1863 Chirnside.  John Sharp 02/07/1865 Chirnside. William Johnston  seemed to disappear. Joanna Sharp parent where John Sharp and Georgina Girdwood (possible misspelled for Kirkwood) I think there also could have been a son Benjamin to Joanna and William in 1862 but will have to see where I got that info from. Have the names of Joanna’s brothers and sisters. Will check through and see what other information I have. Hope this might help you.  Karen Higgison

Trying to help an enquirer with this 2006 appeal from OZ. Les H.

Any lister with MUNGOVAN interests in Otago? Patrick and Michael at Hyde,
1893 ER. Margaret and Ellen arrived on Resolute 1863. Margaret m. Andrew
Costello, Dunedin, 1867. Family in OZ seeking data. Les H., Napier.

This Arrived in July 2007 and trying to close file. Les H., CJANZ.

----- Original Message -----

From: Les Hewett

To: JohnstonAustralia@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 7:46 AM

Subject: [JohnstonAustralia] OZ/NZ request for assistance - MUNGOVAN/COSTELLOE

 

Any lister with MUNGOVAN interests in Otago? Patrick and Michael at Hyde,
1893 ER. Margaret and Ellen arrived on Resolute 1863. Margaret m. Andrew
Costello, Dunedin, 1867. Family in OZ seeking data. Les H., Napier.

This Arrived in July 2007 and trying to close file. Les H., CJANZ.

MY Scottish Johnstons are mainly East Lothian, Dunoon Argyll,  Orkney and
Caithness.

Have researched several lines.

Tricia

Thought someone in the Group may be able to assist Scott. As he's not
subscribed, and if you can help you will have to email him directly at:
scottik@...

Cheers
Don

-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Cook [mailto:scottik@...]
Sent: Sunday, 22 August 2010 9:26 PM
To: AUS-TASMANIA@...
Subject: [AUS-Tas] Veronica Johnson
Would anyone happen to know a Veronica Johnson, she was researching the
families of Belbin, Hanslow, Radcliffe and Fletcher.
Apparently she used to live in Risdon Vale but the email address I have
received is not valid anymore.
Any help in this would be gratefully appreciated.
Scott Cook

This came in through another list and I was thinking maybe some of you would
be interested in it.

Ancestry.com just announced that is making its entire U.S. Immigration
Collection free through Labor Day--September 6th at
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help reconstruct our ancestors' journeys and early lives in America
www.ancestry.com/immigration

----- Original Message -----

From: Nancy Vada Gibb

To: JohnstonAustralia@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 7:42 AM

Subject: [JohnstonAustralia] Re: R D Johnston

 

Looks like he is still alive, he's not in the Ryerson Index. http://ryersonindex.net  

By the way, it's Manly not Manley. A northern beach suburb of Sydney. 

Nancy

On 26/09/2010, at 11:11 PM, JohnstonAustralia@yahoogroups.com wrote:

Am trying to find out if Dr Robert Douglas Johnston is still alive.  He grew up 
in Manley, lived in Dubbo in the 70's and would be 88. My name is Ann Pyles

I had an email from Gould Genealogy today - www.gould.com.au
You may be interested in this:
Johnson, Johnston and Johnstone Family Records - DATA CD - CLEARANCE PRICE
$22.50
For those you with Johnson's, Johnston's or Johnstone's from Scotland in your
family, this could be just the thing for you. This CD is a compilation of
materials relating specifically to the history of these families.

Gillian

----- Original Message -----

From: Don Johnston

To: petenv@...

Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2011 8:36 PM

Subject: [JohnstonAustralia] A Little Research Reminder...

 

In trying to research and locate spouses and their families we often forget or don’t take into account the simple things of so many years ago, the statements below are a timely research reminder…

Don

The Paddy Casey Rule:

In my family history research I constantly make use of the 5-mile rule, i.e. that spouses were usually found within a 5-mile radius of the index person's house because that was the distance a suitor could walk of an evening and, after an evenings courting, get back home in time for a hard day's work the next day.

The Hugh Weir Rule:

In another version of this rule which applies to the horse-and-carriage set:

intermarriages usually occurred within a 20-mile radius, the distance a horse and carriage could easily undertake.

From http://www.lynx2ulster.com/ScotchIrishPioneers/j.php
Well worth a visit,

JOHNSON,
         Duncan, C 1708  Coagh, Tyrone
JOHNSTON,
         James, 1709 	    Drummullen, Derry?
	 James, R E 1703, 11, 12, 16  Armagh
	 James, C 1708 	        Rathfriland, Down
	 James, R B 1716  Ballyroney, Down
	 John, R E 1697, 1704  Rathfriland, Down
	 John, R E 1710 	        Strabane, Tyrone
	 John, R E 1716   Drumbo, Down
	 John, W 1708 	        Belfast, Antrim
	 Mr Thomas, C 1714  Trewgh, Monaghan
	 Thomas, C 1715    Ballinderry, Antrim
	 William, R E 1692  Broadisland, Antrim
	 William, R E 1707  Clough, Down
	 Capt. William, C 1717  Antrim, Antrim

I believe I've asked this before and unfortunately I've lost my notes on
whatever we discussed.

It's my understanding that many AU Johnson/Johntones are descended from

"One of the most colorful of the Johnstones of that era was George Johnstone,
who was born in Annandale. At age 17 he fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill in
1775. Then at age 22, when he was on a ship in route to Australia, he met a
beautiful 16 year-old Jewish girl, Esther Abrahams, who was being transported to
Australia because she had stolen a piece of lace valued at 50 shillings. That
meeting was the beginning of a love affair that was to last their lifetime. In
Australia, the couple were to prosper. George was to become Lt. Governor of the
New South Wales colony and the two were to own a large estate named Annandale,
after George's birthplace. Additionally, Esther was to become a founding member
of the Great Synagogue of Sydney."

I'm wondering if there has been any Y-DNA testing done from this line and if say
what is the Haplogroup?

Hope you don't mind me asking... again!

Cheers!

----- Original Message -----

From: Basil Johnston

To: JohnstonAustralia@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 6:07 PM

Subject: Re: [JohnstonAustralia] of Islay, Scotland.

 

From time to time I've been reading of the Johnstons of Scotland, but no mention has ever been related to the Johnstons of Islay who were prominent whiskey distillers. Now I know that there are many Johnstons from this line in Australia. Can anyone put some light on this subject.

 

Regards

Basil Johnston

South Africa

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From: Tricia Barnett <tricia.barnett@...>
To: JohnstonAustralia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, February 5, 2011 1:21:15 PM
Subject: Re: [JohnstonAustralia] Y-DNA from the Annandale Johnstone Line

 

INFO:

"Clan/Family Histories
- Johnston/Johnstone

There were a number of "John's towns" in Scotland but the earliest record of the surname is a John Johnstone at the end of the 12th century Later, Sir John Johnston of Dumfries signed the Ragman Roll</> in 1296, along with most of the other Scottish landowners, swearing allegiance to King Edward I</>. The family grew in stature and Sir John's descendants were appointed as a warden of the western marches in 1381. Adam Johnstone was named Laird of Johnstone near the beginning of the 15th century and took part in the Battle of Sark in 1448. Adam's son assisted King James II in his struggle with the Douglas</> family and was rewarded with land near Threave Castle</> which had previously belonged to the Douglases. Adam's eldest son (another John) was the ancestor of the Annandale branch of the family while another son Mathew is said to have married a daughter of the Earl of Angus (chief of the Red Douglases) and his descendants formed the Westerhall branch.

The Johnstones were one of the many Border families who frequently raided the north of England over the centuries. They also became involved in one of the many Border feuds with the Maxwells, which was only resolved by the intervention of King James VI</> in 1623.

James Johnstone, the chief of the clan, was made Lord Johnstone of Lochwood in 1633 by King Charles I</> and Earl of Hartfell in 1643. King Charles II</> elevated him to Earl of Annandale, and Lord Johnstone of Lochwood, Lochmaben, Moffatdale and Evandal. In 1701, a descendant was raised to the rank of Marquess of Annandale.

In early times, the city of Perth</> was called St John's Toun (the local football team is still called St Johnstone) and when surnames became more frequent, many of the people from there took the name Johnstone. When the MacGregor name was proscribed (banned) a number of that clan took the name Johnstone.

Other Johnstones are to be found in Strathspey, unconnected with those in the Borders. This family supported the Jacobite cause in 1715 and 1745. The head of this branch now lives in America.

In more modern times, Tom Johnston, a Labour politician, was a successful Secretary of State for Scotland during the Second World War.

The Johnston clan motto is "Nunquam non paratus" which means "Never unprepared".

Johnston/Johnstone combined was the 10th most frequent surname at the General Register Office</> in 1995. "

 

George ,

What is your y-dna group .

I would be interested in hearing about any y-dna results for JOHNSTON.

It is not my paternal line but my g grandfather was a JOHNSTON - James Johnston 1854-1922 in Wick Caithness Scotland

Earliest I can prove his family is in East Lothian Scotland 1731.   So before that

 

Interestingly there is a I2b1 from Dumfries Scotland  Christopher Johnstone b c 1776

 

Tricia

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From another list:

These men were all involved in some way in the 1912 Waihi Miners' strike. If you
are a descendant of any of them, we would like to hear from you. Please contact
the Waihi Museum research@...

JOHNSTON Thomas Henry  died in NZ 1958 age 81

JOHNSTON  Noble  -  living in Waihi 1911

Nancy Gibb
ciotach@...

Just forwarding this request from Wynette in case anyone can assist?
If you are able to assist, please CC the Group [just so we all know she's
had some help] but send a response direct to Wynette
at:AUS-VIC-SURNAMES@...

If you are unable to post direct to AUS-VIC-SURNAMES@... because
you're not subscribed just send to me and I'll re-post it to the Vic Surname
Group.

Thanks for any help.... :)

Don Johnston
Moderator
Librarian - AU/NZ Johnston/Johnson/Johnstone DNA Surname Project
http://tinyurl.com/ye5d7s8



-----Original Message-----
From: aus-vic-surnames-bounces@...
[mailto:aus-vic-surnames-bounces@...] On Behalf Of
aus-vic-surnames-request@...
Sent: Monday, 16 May 2011 5:00 PM
To: aus-vic-surnames@...
Subject: AUS-VIC-SURNAMES Digest, Vol 6, Issue 4

Dear Listers

Would anyone know if Steve NETHERCOTE "of Melbourne"  is a person who is
active on this list?

I have just found an enquiry to the Rootsweb SURREY list in 2003, asking
about the family of Captain John JOHNSON, Master Mariner, who died in 1838 -
owner of the Brig "Ellen".  Captain JOHNSON seems to have died the same year
as he purchased this ship.

I have been thoroughly researching this family as I have recently found that
my children are descended from his son, Thomas Junius JOHNSON, a Clerk, who
was convicted in Central Court, London in 1847 and transported for 7 years
to Queensland in 1849 on the "Mount Stuart Elphinstone".

Further to that, his direct descendant, Joan Ellen JOHNSON, born 1 December,
1920 in Brisbane, to Frank Lenny JOHNSON and his wife Hendritta/Henrietta
KENNEDY, is my children's grandmother.

I realise privacy issues may a concern, but am taking the unusual step of
giving her details as Joan would be 90 if still alive and she, as a person,
is of great importance and interest to my family.

Joan and her partner separated in Melbourne, circa 1947, some two plus years
after the birth of their child in Brisbane.

Only her name and where and when they parted, was ever disclosed, and that,
not until 1965, when her name was requested for a legal document.

Nothing is known of Joan Ellen JOHNSON, since the separation.

We have only this last fortnight, tracked down her birth through an
electoral roll, having her living in Agnew Street Brisbane, with other
people of the same surname in 1943.

Joan Ellen's mother Hendritta died in 1928 and Frank Lenny JOHNSON married
Violet May WYLES in 1935.  It is probable there were children from that
marriage.

We have not yet found if Frank Lenny JOHNSON and Hendritta nee KENNEDY had
more children prior to her death.  There is a female listed in an electoral
roll in 1949, that may be a descendant.

My children, Joan Ellen's decendants, would dearly like to know anything
more of her and her immediate family.

I would appreciate contact with anyone who has knowledge of this family.

Regards,

Wynnette Ford

Formerly Tasmanian, now living in Queensland.