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Robert Johnston

Birth	:	1811 Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Death	:	18 Sep 1895 Mooretown, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Moore Union Cemetery, Mooretown, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate	:	42.8393100, -82.4539100
Description	:	Except as noted, the following information is based on the research of Linda Miller and Carolyn Jackson and was provided due to their wonderful generosity: Born: Omagh,County Tyrone, Northern Ireland 1811 Marriage: To Martha Foster at age 24 in 1835 at Toronto Gore Twp, Peel County, Ontario 1n 1852, at age 41, Residence in Peel County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada In 1861 until the time of his death, his residence is listed at Lambton, Canada West, Canada; Lambton, Ontario, Canada; or Lambton West, Ontario, Canada. Died 18-Sep-1895 and buried 21-Sep-1895 in Moore Union Cemetery. Read More	Except as noted, the following information is based on the research of Linda Miller and Carolyn Jackson and was provided due to their wonderful generosity: Born: Omagh,County Tyrone, Northern Ireland 1811 Marriage: To Martha Foster at age 24 in 1835 at Toronto Gore Twp, Peel County, Ontario 1n 1852, at age 41, Residence in Peel County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada In 1861 until the time of his death, his residence is listed at Lambton, Canada West, Canada; Lambton, Ontario, Canada; or Lambton West, Ontario, Canada. Died 18-Sep-1895 and buried 21-Sep-1895 in Moore Union Cemetery. The following is a summary of what is written in the book, "Commemorative Biographical Record of the County of Lambton, Ontario" published 1906, but may not be completely accurate, as Robert's listed age and year of death do not agree with those shown on his Funeral Card or gravestone: In 1855 he sold his holdings in Chinguacousy Twp, Peel Co., Ontario (Toroto, originally named "Muddy York") and moved to Moore Twp., Lambton Co., Ontario, purchasing 300 acres for $3200. As his circumstances improved, he purchased more land, including some in Wisconsin, and at the time of his death, owned over 800 acres. Politically, a Conservative, and religiously, a Methodist, serving as a teacher, class leader, and choir member in his church. Fraternally he was connected with the Loyal Orange Legion, Brigden Lodge No. 916, and had been raised to the Black Degree. He was also affiliated with the Grand Lodge of the Dominion. He retired from public life 15 years before his death. Robert and Martha's daughter, Hannah Emma, born 30 Oct, 1840 in Chinguacousy Twp, Peel County, Ontario, lived at age 12 in 1852 Peel County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada, married 22 Nov 1858 at age 18 to Nelson Bowen in Lambton County, Ontario, lived in 1861 at age 21 in Lambton, Canada West, Canada. She died 7 Sep 1864 at age 23 years in Mooretown, Lambton County, Ontario. Hannah's husband, Nelson, was born 4 Mar, 1827 in Lansdown Twp. Leeds County, Ontario, his residence about 1881 at about age 54 was Lambton, Ontario, Canada, and in 1910 at age 83 was St Louis Ward 13, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri. He died 11 Jan, 1911 at age 83 at Lansdowne Twp. Leeds County, Ontario.

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Where is Robert Johnston's memorial?
Robert Johnston's memorial is located at: Moore Union Cemetery, Mooretown, Lambton County, Canada.
When did Robert Johnston death?
Robert Johnston death on 18 Sep 1895 in Mooretown, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the Robert Johnston's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8393100
Longitude: -82.4539100

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Martha Foster Johnston

(1819 - 1882)

Siblings

James Johnston

(1798 - 1870)

Children

Thomas Johnston

(1837 - 1912)

Hannah Emma Johnston Bowen

(1840 - 1864)

David W Johnston

(1842 - 1929)

Robert Johnston

(1844 - 1921)

Alexander Moore Johnston

(1849 - 1901)

Samuel "Edwin" Johnston

(1851 - 1938)

James Johnston

(1855 - 1872)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Moore Union Cemetery
Mooretown, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.8393100, -82.4539100

2. Sutherland Cemetery
Mooretown, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.8271000, -82.4672000

3. Saint Paul Episcopal Church Columnbarium
Saint Clair, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8250320, -82.4903940

4. Saint Marys Cemetery
Saint Clair, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8472540, -82.4943290

5. Hillside Cemetery
Saint Clair, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8133011, -82.4913025

6. Bowman Cemetery
Saint Clair, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8469009, -82.5141983

7. Saint Marys Cemetery
Saint Clair, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8222008, -82.5171967

8. Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Corunna, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.8904130, -82.4547900

9. Riverlawn Cemetery
Marysville, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8913994, -82.4764023

10. Rosehill Cemetery
Saint Clair, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7891100, -82.4877500

11. Froomfield United Cemetery
Froomfield, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9093700, -82.4534440

12. Froomfield Early Settlers Cemetery
Froomfield, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9093900, -82.4536400

13. Saint Marys Cemetery
Marysville, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9028015, -82.5113983

14. Smith Blackstock Road Cemetery
Kimball, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9058930, -82.5096090

15. Aamjiwnaang First Nations Cemetery
Sarnia, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9311600, -82.4330200

16. Mallory Cemetery
Kimball, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9068336, -82.5623627

17. Bear Creek Cemetery
Brigden, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.8364500, -82.3073800

18. Riverside Cemetery
Sombra, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.7318700, -82.4778500

19. Rattle Run Cemetery
Saint Clair, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8647003, -82.5986023

20. Balfour Cemetery
Saint Clair, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7750015, -82.5761032

21. Lester Cemetery
Marine City, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7282257, -82.4967880

22. Woodlawn Cemetery
Marine City, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7256012, -82.4953003

23. Providence Cemetery
Sykeston, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.8800500, -82.3029400

24. Thornton-Providence Cemetery
Sykeston, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.8800500, -82.3028380