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William R. Johnston

Birth	:	1 May 1837 Marion County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	8 Mar 1921 Whitley County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Bethel, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.4202995, -70.8058014
Plot	:	Linville
Description	:	William was the son of James and Rachel (Wells) Johnston. He was married to Martha Bennett on October 28, 1864 by Josiah Elston, J.P., in Etna, IN. William was a farmer. Known children: Edward S., Aurelia Adelaide "Addie," Elnora A., Mary A., Frances A., John L., Jasper Lewis, James H., William Thomas, Corah Frederick "Cory," and Ernest Clifford. From Biography of William R. Johnston. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen, Vol. II; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894; page 621: Comrade Johnston enlisted on Aug. 15, 1862, at Columbia City, IN, at the age of... Read More	William was the son of James and Rachel (Wells) Johnston. He was married to Martha Bennett on October 28, 1864 by Josiah Elston, J.P., in Etna, IN. William was a farmer. Known children: Edward S., Aurelia Adelaide "Addie," Elnora A., Mary A., Frances A., John L., Jasper Lewis, James H., William Thomas, Corah Frederick "Cory," and Ernest Clifford. From Biography of William R. Johnston. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen, Vol. II; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894; page 621: Comrade Johnston enlisted on Aug. 15, 1862, at Columbia City, IN, at the age of 25 years as a private in Co. F, 100th Ind. V.I. 1st Brig., 1st Div., 15 A.C. On Sept. 2, 1864, he was wounded at Jonesboro, GA by gunshot for which he was in hospital at Marietta, Ga. two weeks and was granted a furlough of 75 days from there; he rejoined his command on March 23, 1865, at Goldsboro; he was detailed to take prisoners from Marietta to Chattanooga, and also took part in the battles of Vicksburg, Missionary Ridge, Resaca, Kennesaw Mountain, New Hope Church, Dallas, Peach Tree Creek, Siege of Atlanta, Jonesboro, Franklin, Nashville, Wyse Fork, Kinston and Goldsboro; he was granted an honorable discharge on June 8, 1865, at Washington, D.C.; his grandfather, and the paternal and maternal grandfathers of his wife all served in the War of 1812; three brothers, Isaiah, James L., and George served in the Union army; his wife's father served in Co. F, 100th Ind. V.I., and died with fever at Vicksburg. Comrade Johnston belongs to English Post, in which he was Sergt. and S.V.C., served as supervisor four years; was director and constable in 1873; he is a farmer, and his address is Hickley, Ind.

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Where is William R. Johnston's memorial?
William R. Johnston's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Bethel, Oxford County, USA.
When did William R. Johnston death?
William R. Johnston death on 8 Mar 1921 in Whitley County, Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 44.4202995
Longitude: -70.8058014

Family Members:

Parent

James Johnston

(1809 - 1861)

Rachel Wells Johnston

(1813 - 1871)

Spouse

Martha D. Bennett Johnston

(1844 - 1926)

Siblings

Mary Ann Johnston Quinn

(1833 - 1888)

Catharine Johnston Wygant

(1833 - 1913)

(1835 - 1927)

(1840 - 1912)

(1841 - 1856)

(1843 - 1930)

(1848 - 1924)

(1852 - 1924)

Children

John Logan Johnston

(1875 - 1959)

Jasper Lewis Johnston

(1876 - 1940)

Cory Frederick Johnston

(1885 - 1962)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Bethel, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4202995, -70.8058014

2. Skillingston Cemetery
Bethel, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4085999, -70.8197021

3. Capen Family Cemetery
Bethel, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4382283, -70.7925117

4. Scribner Hill Cemetery Upper Yard
Otisfield, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3903181, -70.7978794

5. Woodland Cemetery
Bethel, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3902283, -70.7967911

6. Pine Grove Cemetery
West Bethel, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4055600, -70.8563100

7. Mount Will Cemetery
North Bethel, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4636002, -70.8028030

8. Middle Intervale Cemetery
Bethel, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4638600, -70.7866200

9. South Bethel Cemetery
Bethel, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4160995, -70.7363968

10. Chandler Hill Cemetery
Bethel, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4392014, -70.7394028

11. Flat Cemetery
West Bethel, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3731003, -70.8497009

12. Chapman Cemetery
Gilead, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4114100, -70.9024900

13. Black Family Cemetery
Newry, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4889670, -70.7895730

14. Mason Cemetery
Mason Township, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3579270, -70.8525530

15. Mount Abram Cemetery
Greenwood, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4025002, -70.7078018

16. Sunday River Cemetery
Newry, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4888992, -70.8431015

17. Howe Hill Cemetery
Greenwood, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3856010, -70.7142029

18. Songo Cemetery
Albany, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3464012, -70.7908020

19. East Bethel Cemetery
East Bethel, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4648500, -70.7210200

20. Bartlett Cemetery
East Bethel, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4817009, -70.7433014

21. Bird Hill Cemetery
Bethel, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4234140, -70.6961680

22. Hanover Cemetery
Hanover, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4850006, -70.7332993

23. Old Powers Cemetery
Newry, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5031013, -70.8178024

24. Peabody Cemetery
Gilead, Oxford County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3987885, -70.9400635