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Sylvanus Wayne Johnston

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Birth	:	6 Oct 1844 Waterloo Township, Athens County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	26 Jan 1906 Geddes, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2419014, -98.6875000
Plot	:	32 3 3
Inscription	:	Incorrect spelling of the surname on the headstone, by leaving off the "t" (should be Johnston)
Description	:	~~ CIVIL WAR VETERAN ~~ Sylvanus Johnston was born in Athens County, Ohio, in 1844, and died in his home at Geddes, S.D. on Friday, Jan. 26, 1906 at the age of 62 years with a disease known as paralysis of the kidneys and bowels. He was buried in the Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Geddes, S.D. He was a Civil War Veteran. When a young man of 18, he enlisted in the Civil War at Muscatine, Iowa, Aug. 2, 1862, in Co. B, 24th Reg. of Iowa Infantry (Capt. Wm. T. Rigby) and served for 3 years being wounded in the foot... Read More	~~ CIVIL WAR VETERAN ~~ Sylvanus Johnston was born in Athens County, Ohio, in 1844, and died in his home at Geddes, S.D. on Friday, Jan. 26, 1906 at the age of 62 years with a disease known as paralysis of the kidneys and bowels. He was buried in the Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Geddes, S.D. He was a Civil War Veteran. When a young man of 18, he enlisted in the Civil War at Muscatine, Iowa, Aug. 2, 1862, in Co. B, 24th Reg. of Iowa Infantry (Capt. Wm. T. Rigby) and served for 3 years being wounded in the foot in one battle in the south. He was honorably discharged at the close of the war at Savannah, Ga., July 17, 1865. Survivors are his wife, and a large family of children who were there when he passed away. They are Cora Hotchkiss of Geddes; Nellie Hudson of Council Blufrs, Iowa; Edna Kelly of Blunt, S.D.; Mrs. Ida Stafford of White Swan, S.D.; Buryl, Hazel, Roy of Geddes, S.D. There are two brothers, A.J. and Edward of Ida Grove, Iowa, were also present. His mother and 3 sisters in Wilton Junction, Iowa, and a sister in Grinnell, Iowa, are also living. Funeral services were held from the Congregational Church in Geddes on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. Rev Gallagher was the pastor officiating. ------------- From the bio of his father William Johnston Source: Portrait and Biographical Album, Muscatine County, Iowa, 1889, page 481 Mr. William 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, Mrs William George Griffith a teacher, Emma, and Hattie are all at home. married Margaret Luers 1853 - 1920 believe to be buried at Pleasant Lawn Cemetery. Wife is Priscilla C. Barnett 1849 - 1936 believe to be buried in Ada Grove Cemetery

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Sylvanus Wayne Johnston's memorial is located at: Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA.
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Sylvanus Wayne Johnston death on 26 Jan 1906 in Geddes, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.2419014
Longitude: -98.6875000

Family Members:

Parent

(unknow - unknow)

Spouse

Priscella Barnett Johnston

(1848 - 1936)

Siblings

Albert Jefferson Johnston

(1842 - 1927)

Edwin Edmund Johnston

(1845 - 1923)

(unknow - unknow)

Children

Nellie Johnston Hudson

(1878 - 1973)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pleasant Lawn Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2419014, -98.6875000

2. Saint Ann's Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2419014, -98.6893997

3. Saint Ann's Catholic Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2090000, -98.7262000

4. Jackson Township Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1906600, -98.7261060

5. Jasper Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2838300, -98.7550700

6. Platte Valley Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3046940, -98.7640000

7. West Lake Andes Cemetery
Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1991997, -98.5841980

8. German Methodist Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2508400, -98.5652300

9. Cohee Cemetery
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2510986, -98.5639038

10. Bloomington Church Cemetery
Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3384600, -98.7660800

11. Ducharme Cemetery
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1652985, -98.8069000

12. Morningside Cemetery
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3588982, -98.6539001

13. Lake View Cemetery
Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1543999, -98.5661011

14. Saint Marks Catholic Cemetery
Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1537900, -98.5667700

15. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2861700, -98.5256300

16. Saint Phillips Episcopal Cemetery
Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1442800, -98.5263500

17. Edgerton Cemetery
Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3396988, -98.8525009

18. German Reform Cemetery
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2860985, -98.4610977

19. Friesland Cemetery
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3171997, -98.9041977

20. Saint Peter Catholic Cemetery
Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3983002, -98.8253021

21. ZCBJ Cemetery
Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1111300, -98.5058300

22. New Holland Cemetery
Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4207993, -98.5986023

23. Platte City Cemetery
Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3981018, -98.8394012

24. Old Platte Cemetery
Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4127998, -98.8561020