Notes:

Katie is the daughter of Isabella Orr & William Ysaert Gray.

. 1930 Jul 17, Erin. Mr Mrs Wesley Gray & 2 sons of New Hamburg; Mr Mrs Basil Johnson & daughter & son of Acton, spent Sunday with their parents, Mr Mrs W Y Gray of Erin, in honor of their father's 71st birthday, wising him many returns & bestowing gifts.
Ref: Georgetown Herald newspaper.

. 1835 Feb 28, Erin, Mr Mrs Johnston & son & dau. of Acton, were Sunday visitors with Mr Mrs W Y Gray.
. 1935 May 9, Erin. Mr Mrs Wesley Gray & 2 sons of New Hamburg; Mr Mrs Basil Johnson & daughter & son of Acton, spent the week-end & holiday with Mr Mrs W Y Gray.
. 1936 Apr 6. Local Couple Celebrated 50th Wedding Anniversary, Mr Mrs W Y Gray of this village, were guests of honor at a family gathering at the home of their daughter & son-in-law, Mr Mrs Basil Johnson, con, on Tues. Apr 7. 50 years ago they were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, the Orr homestead, 6th Twp., Erin. The happy young couple settled in Nassagawey Twp., where they farmed for 24 years, then moved in Erin village, whee they have resided. They were blessed with a son Wesley Gray, funeral director, Delhi, Ont * dau. Catharine Jane. 4 grand children. Both are in the 75 year & in excellent health.
. 1936 Sep 3, Mr Mrs Basil Johnson of Acton , were recent visitors with Mr Mrs W Y Gray.
. 1937 Sep 30, Mr Mrs Basil Johnston & children of Acton, accompanied by Mr Mrs Orr & 2 children of St. Catharine, were Sunday visitors with Mr Mrs W Y Gray.

. 1949 Sep 21, Greenock Women's Institute Members, Group Photo, cedar trees in background: Mrs. Basil Johnston, Mrs. Fred Johnston, Mrs. Thomas McCutcheon.
Ref: Wellington Co. Museum & Archives.

. Mrs. Basil Johnston was the pianist for Greenock Women Institute.

. 1967 Feb 8, Alcohol topic Greenock, W.I. - The January meeting of the Greenock Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Jim McCulloch. The roll call, "What is your opinion on moderate use of alcoholic beverages was discussed very openly and it was felt drinking is primarily personal concern. ...Mrs. Basil Johnston introduced the guest speaker, Fawcett Eaton of Lake Avenue who gave a very informative talk on alcohol and its problems as we are facing today. Lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. B Johnston.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. Death notice, JOHNSTON, Catherine Jane - At Guelph Gen. Hospital, on Wed. Nov 8, 1967. Catherine Jane Gray. In her 78th year, wife of the late Basil Johnston, dear mother of Laura, (Mrs. Gerald Graham) of Williamstown & Elwood of R R 3, Acton;
dear grandmother of Kent, Hugh, Faye, Sylvia & Neil Graham; Marjorie, Barbara, Doreen & Keith Johnston.
Funeral service was held at the Rumley-Shoemaker Funeral Home on Sat. at 2:30 p.m. Interment Fairview Cemetery.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 15 Nov 1967, page 6, column 1.

. OBITUARY - Mrs. Basil Johnston was a charter member of Institute:
After 2 weeks illness, Catharine Jane Gray Johnston passed away in Guelph General Hospital in her 79th year. She lived for about 30y. on the farm at RR 3, Acton; for 11 years with her daughter and her family at Georgetown & for the past 9 years at 3 Mill St. West, Acton.
Mrs. Johnston was born Oct 14 1889 at Guelph, daughter of Isabella Orr and W Y Gray.
She married Basil C Johnston on Jun 4, 1914, at Erin & he died in 1939.
She was a charter member & 1st secretary of the Greenock Women's Institute. A member of the Golden Age club, she was pianist for the rhythm band. She was also a member of the UCW.
She is survived by daughter Laura, Mrs. G R Graham, Williamstown, Ont.
Elwood, RR 3 Acton.
A brother West Gray predeceased her. Funeral on Nov 11. Pallbears were 4 nephews, Harold Reed, Oak Ridges; Clarence Gamble, Acton, Orwell Johnston, Acton, Alan Grey, Delhi, 2 former neighbors, Kerwin McPhail, Acton & Roy McKeown, Nelson.
9 grandchildren acted as flower bearers, Kent, Hugh, Faye, Sylva & Neil Graham, Marjorie, Barbara, Doreen & Keith Johnston.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 6 Dec 1967, page 2, column 7. - - -

Catherine married Basil Clarence L. JOHNSTON on 24 Jun 1914 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. Basil (son of Robert Prine JOHNSTON, Esq. The 2nd and Lydia MARTHA LESLIE) was born on 9 Feb 1888 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died in Jul 1939 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1930 Nov 20, Erin. Miss Jean Anthony spent the week end with its Lura Johnston near Acton.
. 1931 Jun 25, Erin, Mrs W Y Gray & her grandaughter, Miss Laura Johnston have returned, home after visiting a week with Mr Mrs W Gray at New Hamburg.

. 1931 Jul 2- Erin. Mrs W Y Gray & her granddaughter, Miss Laura Johnston, have returned home after visit a week with Mr Mrs W Gray at New Hamburg.
Ref: Acton Free Press newspaper.

Ontario Land Registry Abstract, Wellington Book 152
Lot 2, Con 2, Twp. of Erin
. 1939 Oct 5, Grant, Elwood Johnston & Laura Johnston spinster, heirs of Basil Johnston dec, to Catherine Johnston, $1., E half 100A., Treasurer consents others.

Obituary:
. GRAHAM, Laura Isabelle At the Kentwood Park Nursing Home on Thursday March 9th, 2006, Laura Graham (nee Johnston) formerly of Georgetown, at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Gerald R. Graham & loved mother of Kent (Lynn) of Haliburton, Hugh, Faye & Silva, all of R.R. #1 Picton & Neil of B.C.
Remembered by her 12 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild & predeceased by her brother Elwood Johnston.
A Graveside Committal Service will be held in Hillcrest Cemetery, Norval Ontario later in the spring following Cremation. The Reverend Ken Jackson to officiate. At the request of Mrs. Graham, there will be no visitation or service at this time. Arrangements entrusted to the HICKS FUNERAL HOME, 2 Centre Street, Picton, 613-476-5571.
Ref: Independent & Free Press, Georgetown, ON. Published 2006 Mar 15, 2006. - - -

Birth:
Monuments reads 1916-2006.

Buried:
Norval, ON.

Laura married Gerald Richard Arnott GRAHAM on 24 Jun 1914 in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Gerald was born in 1915 in Williamstown, Ontario; died in 1990 in Norval, Halton Hill, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ontario Land Registry Abstract, Wellington Book 152
Lot 2, Con 2, Twp. of Erin
. 1943 Oct 26, Grant, Catherine Johnston, Widow, to R Elwood Johnston, Affection & $2000, EHalf Acres.
. 1954 Mar 24, Oil & Gas Grant, R Elwood Johnston & Wife, to Tony Seynuck, East Half 100A @ $1. per year: Re Drilling & operating for oil.

Lot 3, Con 2, Twp. of Erin,
1958 Jul 28, Grant, Elevyn Hepburn Committee of Walter & Irene Lambert, to Robt. E & Mary C Johnston, $1. West Half 100A., as joint tenants, subject to easement.
. 1996.8.12. Robt & Elwood Johnston, to Barbara & Randy Walker, as joint tenants.

Acton Free Press:
. 1930 Jun 5 - For a number of years the ladies of Acton Women's Christian Temperance Union have been actively engaged in encourage the study of the evils of intoxicating liquors and the use of tobacco by the students of the Schools. The annual presentation of prizes took place in the United church. Orations included Vera Rawlings & Elwood Johnston who read essays.
. 1935 Feb 21 - United church Young People's meeting on Tues. evening. The scripture lesson was read by Mr. Elwood Johnston. Sister Laura Johnston was also present.
. 1937 Feb 25 - Greenock Literary Society, At the regular meeting of the Greenock Literary Society on Thursday evening it was their pleasure in having the Bloomsbury Society as their guests. After the opening of the meeting by Mr. Elwood Johns, who spoke a few words of welcome to the visitors, the meeting was handed over to Mr. Mansell Nellis, President of the Bloomsbury Society. ...Lunch was served and a social hour spent.
. 1937 Dec 9 - UFYPO GROUP HOLD 2ND MEETING OF SEASON - At the home of Mr & Mrs McPhail ...a speech on the "benefit derived from Junior Farmer Work., Elwood Johnston.
. 1938 Mar 24 - Ospringe - On Friday night neighbors and friends on the third line gathered at the home of Mr & Mrs R S McCutcheon to bid farewell to Mr & Mrs E Johnston who are leaving the community. Speeches, Mrs. McCutcheon & Mrs Griffin made the presentation of 4 chairs and a kitchen set of cream enamel. A very suitable reply was made by Mrs. Johnston. Mrs. Johnston. A dainty lunch was served by the ladies.

Many Georgetown Winners at Halton County Seed fair. - Junior Farmer Judging Competitions in Grain, Seeds, Fruits & Vegetables & Cream Grading - The Halton Cream & Butter Co. Trophy for high man in cream grading was won by Elwood Johnston of Acton.
Ref: Georgetown Herald, p 2.

. 1945 Apr 11 - The Acton Junior Farmers Farm Forumn held its last meeting of the winter at the home of Mr & Mrs. W Swackhamer on Mar 19. Prior to this and enjoyable evening had been spent at the home of Mr. Elwood Johnston, Mr & Mrs N Armstrong, Mrs. Gordon Leslie & Mr & Mrs M Nellis. Ref: Georgetown Herald.
. 1846 Oct 23 The Jersey Cow Favorite Linda's Counties - 14798 = owned and tested by R Elwood Johnston, Acton, Ontario, has completed a splendid five year old record of 8, 027 lbs. of milk, 485 lbs. fat, in 365 days with an average test of 5.04%. Countess is a daughter of the bull Volunteer's Dreaming Count, one of the best sires used for some time in Halton country.
Ref: Georgetown Herald.

. 1947 Oct 1, Mr. Elwood Johnston was best man for his cousin, Mr. Gordon Alexander Leslie, only son of Mr & Mrs Joe B Leslie, RR 3 Acton and Annie Isobel Aitken.
. 1948 Jan 29, Thurs. Elwood Johnston was elected president of Acton for for 1948.
. 1949 Sep 22 Johnston-Cutts Wedding on Saturday in St. Alban's Church Anglican Church decorated with pink & white gladioli & pink carnations was the scene of the charming Autumn wedding of Constance Mary (Molly) Cutis, only daughter of r & Mrs C C Cutis & Robert Elwood Johnston, son of Mrs Basil Johnson & the late Mr. Johnston. Rev W G Luxton officiated.
given in marriage by her father the bride wore a long sleeved gown of white slipper satin with cathedral train. The yoke of white net ended in a fitted bodice embroidered in brocade & seed pearls & the floor length veil of French net was caught in a beaded coronet. Miss Cutts carried a cascade bouquet of white roses & gladioli & wore the groom's gift of triple strand pearls. Mr J H Hare, matron of honor, wore ice blue satin with a matching feather trimmed hat & carried pin roses & gladioli. Mr Allan Grey of Delhi, Ont. was groomsman. Ernest Near of Toronto & Allan Cutts of Oakville were ushers.
Mrs F Oakes played the wedding music & Miss Betty Gibson sung prior to the ceremony & during the signing of the register.
Following the ceremony a wedding supper capably catered by the Ladies Guild of St. Alban's Church was held at the home of the bride's parents. The bride's mother received wearing a gown of mist blue crepe with black accessories & corsage of mauve baby chrysanmums. The groom's mother assisted, gowned in grey crepe with matching grey accessories & corsage of pink roses.
For travelling the bride donned a pearl grey wool suit, wine hat & matching accessories & double mink scarf. After a motor trip to the States, the couple will resided at their home near Acton.

. 1955 Jun 9 - Injuries Prove Fatal to Girl - a 12 year old Milton public school student, Betty Valey, died May 30, as a result of injuries sustained when se was in collision with a car driven by Elwood Johnston, RR 3, Acton, about a mile south of Milton on No. 25 Highway the previous Wednesday.
According to investigating officers, the young girl was bout a quarter of a mile away from her home when the accident happened. She had been attending a hoe economic class at Milton High School previously. She & her older elder sister, Grace 14, were walking on the west side of Hwy 25. Grace Varley crossed over to the east side of the highway, wile Betty waited for oncoming traffic to pass. Betty was watching south bound car some distance away when she started across & when she was at the centre of the road, notice a car almost upon her.

The driver of the car told police he swerved to miss the girl but the side of the front fender collided with her. She was tossed about 10 feet.Taken to Milton Private hospital, it was found she suffered fractures of both legs, internal injuries with numerous cuts & bruises. She was a daughter of Mr & Mrs G Varley, RR 1, Milton.

. Obituary: Elwood Robert Johnston, The family of Elwood Robert Johnston sadly announces his passing at Bobier Villa Nursing Home in Dutton, Ontario, on Tuesday, Mar 23, 2004 in his 86th years. Dear husband of the late Molly Johnston & loving father of Marjorie & John Lockrey, Barbara & Randy Walker, Doreen & the late Danny Saint & Keith & Maria Johnston.
Also missed by his many grandchildren & great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Blue Springs Funeral Home for the hour prior to the funeral service at 2 pm Monday Mar 29, 2004 in the funeral home chapel. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Acton. Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. - - -

Birth:


Buried:
Acton.

Robert married Constance Mary MOLLY CUTTS in c 22 Sep 1949. Constance was born est 1919 in Ontario, Canada; died between 1976-2004 in Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Halton Hill, Ontario. Parents of Kent, Hugh, Fay, Sylva & Neil.

Family/Spouse: John (Living) LOCKREY, .xxxi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Randy (Living) WALKER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Danny SAINT. Danny was born est 1960 in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died before 2004. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mrs. Maria (Living) JOHNSTON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]