Notes:

Julia Ann is the daughter of Mary Tufford & Charles F Teetzel Sr.

> Two Lawrences sisters married two Teelzel brothers :
. Hadassah Hester Lawrence married John Solomon Teetzel Jr.
. Jane Lawrence married Mathias Teelzel &
> Lawrence cousin married their sister:
. Richard Lawrence Johnston married Julia Ann Teetzel.

. Upper Canada Marriage Bond 5281
1836 Nov 15 - Richard Johnson of Township of Trafalgar in Gore District, bachelor &
Julia Anne Teetzel [faint] of the same place, spinster.
Ref: Archives of Ontario, C6785.

. 1836 Nov 30 - In Trafalgar on 22 Inst., Richard L Johnston of this city & Julia Ann Teetzel of Trafalgar, Ontario. Married by Rev. Mr. King.
Ref: Christian Guardian Newspaper, Toronto.

> Julia Ann Teetzel is listed as an Early Settler, p219, for Lambton. Now for a little mystery. Sister-in-law Hadassah Lawrence was granted on 1835 Jul 1st, Lot 4, Con 11, Brooke Twp., Lambton, Ontario ( she was still then, Residence Trafalgar, Ontario. The Land duties on the patent were completed 1839 JUN 26., Were Julia Ann Teezel & husband working the land for Hadassah or did they have their own land? - PJA.

. 31 Jan 1863, WILL probated of Francis Johnston, York, Administered Will.

. Lovely well deciphered Monument has a hand holding roses & with well raised lettering reads:
Julia Ann, wife of R L Johnson, dau. of Charles F & Mary Teetzel. Died July 12 1853, AE.38 ys, 10 months.

. Recorded for comparison, another relative named Mary Ann Teetzel:
Upper Canada Marriage Bond # 7171
Benjamin Johnston of the Township of Southwold, District of London, Farmer &
Jonathan J Teetsel of same Township & Said District.
Joining in Holy Matrimony Mr. John Johnston of the Township of Southwold in the District of London, Farmer - &
Mary-Ann Teetzel of Same township & said District, Spinster.
Signed, Benjamin Johnston & Jonathan J Teetzel.
Reverse Page; John Johnston. 6 Apr 1839, Marriage Bond - B Johnston & J Teetzel.
Ref: Archives of Ontario, C6788.

Research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Died:
Aged 38y 10m.

Buried:
Dundas St. West near Bronte Rd., Well letter cement monument with hand & roses.

Julia married Dr. Richard Lawrence JOHNSTON, Senior on 22 Nov 1836 in Palermo, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Richard (son of Robert W JOHNSTON, Jr. and Margaret LAWRENCE, .5 DUE) was born on 19 May 1816 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; died on 19 Aug 1890 in Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Potter's Field, Toronto. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert Prine is the son of Julia Ann Teetzel & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. See drawings of 'Checked Store,' on King Street; also Toronto newspapers advertisements.

Robert Johnston's son, Robt Jr. was born in Acton.

. On his father-in-law's death in 1873 he inherited the east half of lot 2, Concession 2, (York) & this became his new farm. "The present home was built by Robert Johnston at the front of the farm. An addition was made to the front of the dwelling about 1892." The farm was left to his youngest son Basil.
Certificate: mother MARY TEETZEL.

. 1978 Nov 29 - The Siloam Brick Church as it was commonly called, was Methodist Episcopal Church, built by Eli Snyder, On the north westerly corner Lot 32, Con 3, Esquesing, & founded 1862. The erection of this church & the organization of a church society was the outcome of gracious revival at a camp meeting held in a beech & maple grove one lot east, across the road from the Churchill Cemetery. The erection of the Brick Church was an important event in the annals of the Community. The families most intimately associated with the enterprise were the Snyders, Leslies & the Johnston & others. ...Time saw numerous changes it was attached to Rockwood circuit. ...Regretfully closed in 1920 the membership was transferred to Acton Church ...The brick from the church were purchased by Mr. Basil Johnston, Lot 2 & used to brick his house.
. Orwell Johnson members got to Sunday School in a the little brick church. & traveling up the First Line from his family farm behind a trotting horse. The Johnston family didn't take Hwy. 7 to reach the corner of Hwy. 25 & Town Boundary where the church was situated. There were no paved highways in 1909. Instead the horse would travel his familiar route fromFirst Line along a sidereal now long gone, beside harry Murray's farm to Town boundary & Second Line.
Mr. Johnston remembers being taught by Mrs. Albert McKeown, mother of our presents postmaster. He loved the classes although they were very different from present day Sunday School. Both Clarence & Orwell enjoyed their Sun. School days although they maintained they were well behaved boys not getting into mischief. I had to behave - I had strict father. If a I let a hymn book fall, he would take me out & lick (punish) me.
At one point a fierce storm blew the church roof off & flattened the driving sheds. The congregation clubbed together & repaired the damaged with a few days but Orwell Johnston fells the church started to go downhill from then on. Photo of Mr Mrs. O Johnston, seated, apparently in a house.
PHOTO Mr Mrs Orwell Johnston, both seated, (possibly taken inside a house), looking at early Brick Church documents.
Ref: Acton's Early Days, pub. 1939, by the Acton Free Press & Abbreviated, Wellington Co. Museum & Archives.

. 1866 Toronto & Peel Directory: Johnston, Richard, wharfing, house 27 Seaton
. 1867 Erin Twp. Directory: Johnston, Robt., Fl. 2, Con 2, Freeholder.

. 1887 Jan 6 - Erin Free Pressings from our new Correspondent:
Robert Johnson was elected trustee for the Leslie section last Wednesday. We have not learned who was chose for the 4th line.

The Johnston Farm
. E 1/2 Lot 2, Con. 2, was taken from the Crown in 1823, & changed hands several times before it was purchased by James Leslie in 1841. In 1873, at the death of James Leslie, this 100 acres was willed to his daughter, Martha & her husband, Robert Johnston.
The first log house was built far back from the road, with part of it being over a never-failing spring. A new home was built by Robert Johnston, closer to the road, with the front part being added in 1892. Married in 1865, Robert & Martha Johnston had a family 6 sons & 6 daughters. Robert died in 1911, & the youngest son, Basil, succeeded to the farm. 3 years later he married Catherine Gray, & they had 1 son & 1 daughter. In 1939 Basil Johnston died, as the result of an accident. His son, Elwood purchased the farm in 1943. He married Mary Cutts, & they have a family of 3 daughters & 1 son. They operated a dairy farm, & also own 100 acres, Lot 3, 3rd line.
Ref: History of Erin Township.

TWEEDSMUIR HISTORY, as recorded by Greennock Women's Institute:
. 1889 - Robert Johnston, School Secretary-Treasurer.
Note1: Is this referenced to the Greennock School. - PJA
Ref: Wellington Co. Archives & Museum.

. 1893 Jan., Erin - Aged Ram Astray - Came upon the premises, Lot 4, Con 2, Erin, about 15 October, an aged ram. The owner will prove property, pay expenses & remove it.
Ref: Acton Free Press, advertisement published 1893 Feb 2.

. 1896 & 1899 - Johnston, Robt. Acton, Esquesing Twp. Freehold, Con 3, Lot 32,
Ref: Nirret's Business Directory.

. 1898 Jan 6, Leslie's School, Mr A McIntyre who has been teacher in S S No 8, Erin for the past 2 years end his labors last Wed. Dec 22. he has been very success teach & made many friends whom join in wishing him future success. Wed Afternoon a ref program was given by the scholars. Robt. Johnson, Esq., occupied the chair & requested the pupils to come to the front when Ernest Near read an address.
.1898 Aug 4, Robert Johnston is improving his residence on Main Street by the addition of another story.
Ref: Acton Free Press newspaper.

WILL of Robt. Johnston, Sr.:
To son Robert, the house & lot west of Mary Ann's with the privilege to the secure belonging. 12 Aug. 1843. Estate Files J4.
Note2: That is TWO next to the store at King & Toronto St. - PJA.

. Ontario Death Registration, Erin Town
Robert Johnston, died 1 Jul 1911, aged 71 years /b 1840,
Father Richd. Johnston, Palermo & mother Mary Teetzel*
Informant Basil Johnston.
Died Erin Twp., Farmer, Cancer, Asthenia [weakness], Dr. Grey.

*Note3: Son Basil Johnson is the informant. He has crossed the names of his father's mother:
The first wife of his grandfather, Richard Lawrence Johnston, was Julia Ann Teetzel. 2nd wife: Mary Stevenson. - PJA.

. Lawrence Relatives:
Cousin Richard Lawrence Hamilton also lived in Acton at this time. Robert L Johnson & brother Richd. L Johnson, Senior & Junior surely must have have contact with their Cousin Richard L Hamilton (& his brothers & sisters). R L Johnson, Jr. was born 1869 & thus 30 years younger than R L Hamilton.

Recorded for further research"
. Johnston, Robt. Laurence - In loving memory of a dear son, brother, father & grandfather who passed away February 6, 1995. Though we can not see him smile & his hands we can not touch, His memory is our keepsake, With which we'll never part. Sadly missed by his mother Margaret Johnston & sisters Joyce, Dorothy & Helen.

Ontario Land Registry Abstract, Wellington Book 152
Lot 2, Con 2, Twp. of Erin
. 1841 May 4, Bargain&Sale, Thos. Martin & Wife, to James Leslie, £100, East Half, 100A.
. 1873 Jun 13, Probate Will, James Leslie, to John & Joel Leslie, Executors & Lydia Leslie Executrix of James Leslie. To sell & convey.
. 1874 Mar 10, Quit claim, Phebe Fonger & Robert Johnston & Wife & Robt. Tovell, to John Leslie, SE Half.
. 1874 Aug 25, B&S, Robt. Tovell, to Robt. Johnston, EHalf 100A. with use of Spring & right of way.
. 1908 Jul 9, Registered 1911 Jul 25, Probate WILL, Robert Johnston, decd., to Basil C Johnston, EHalf, Subject to legacies.
. David A Henderson & Wife, to Richard L Johnston, $1800, Half 100A., Special re Timber etc.
. 1939 Oct 5, Grant, Elwood Johnston & Laura Johnston spinster, heirs of Basil Johnston dec, to Catherine Johnston, $1., E half 100A., Treasurer consents others.
. 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.
1956 Aug 24, Probate WILL, Richard L Johnston, decd., to sons: Albert L O Johnston & Wm. R Johnston, West Half, as tenants in common.
. 1959 May 14, Grant, Albert L Johnston & XX missing off edge of page.

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.

Note4 to researchers: This appears to be a different person
Lot 28, Con 8, Esquesing, Book, 18, p267
. 1862 Aug 18, Quit claim, Abraham Lindsay, to Eliza Johnston, 50A.
. 1862 Aug 15, Frontage, Rott Johnson & his wife Eliza, to Abraham? Lindsay, $1000.

. Research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Birth:
Alt Name: Robt. Pryan Johnston.

Died:
Lot 1, Con 2, Acton. COD: Cancer, Astharia.

Buried:
Acton. Buried with wife Martha Leslie Johnston.

Robert married Lydia MARTHA LESLIE on 27 Sep 1865 in Ballinafad, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. Lydia was born on 16 Oct 1844 in Glen Williams, Esquesting Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 2 Oct 1930 in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; was buried in Fairview Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Julia Ann is the daughter of Julia Ann Teetzel & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. 1871 Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario
Age 26 /1845, born Ont., English origin, Rel: E Meth.

. Ontario Marriage Registration # 003481-78 (Halton Co)
Joseph Fearnley, Widower, 40, Canada, Acton, Farmer
s/o George & Ann Fearnley,
married Julia Ann JOHNSTON, 33, Canada, Acton,
d/o Richard L. & Julia Ann Johnston,
Witn: Sarah J. Johnston, Esquesing & George Townsend, Chinguacousy married 5 June 1878 at Nassagaweya.

. 1897 Jun 17 - Death of Mrs. Joseph Fernley.
Mrs. Fernley came to Acton from her home at Brantford last Christmas [1896] & has ever since been lying ill at the home of her brother, Robert Johnston, Esq. After much suffering, death came to her relief on Tuesday morning. Mrs. Fernley was the eldest daughter of the late "Dr" Richard L. Johnston & was married to Mr. Joseph Fernley about 19 years ago. [1878]. Mr. Fernley died at London some 15 years ago [1882]. Mrs. Fernley was a confiding Christian & died trusting her Saviour. The funeral will take place this afternoon to the cemetery at Churchill.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 17 Jun 1897, page 3, column 2. - - -

Died:
COD, Liver disease, at the home of brother Robt. Johnston.

Julia married Joseph FERNLEY on 5 Jun 1878 in Nassagaweya Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Joseph was born in 1837 in Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario; died on 16 Nov 1881 in West Flamboro, Wentworth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sarah is the daughter of Julia Ann Teetzel & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. Ontario Marriage Registration 3781-80
John H. Leavens, 22, laborer, Georgetown, Esquesing,
s/o Charles Leavens, & blank Willson,
married Sarah J. Johnston, 29, /1851. Residing at Waterdown Ont. & born at Esquesing Twp.,
d/o Richard L. Johnston & Julia Ann Teetzel,
Witn: James Snider of Erin & *Nellie Johnson of Esquesing, married 27 Oct 1880 at Georgetown, Methodist Church.
Note: *Nellie is the half-sister of Sarah Jane Johnson.

. 1912 Jul 25 Acton. John Leavens of Parry Sound was here this week. He brought Mrs Leavens to Toronto for treatment for her eyesight, which has become much more defective since she left here. She will remain here for a month or two.
Ref: Acton Free Press newspaper.
. 1914 Jan 29 - Leavens, John, Mrs., Death died. Leavens, At Parry Sound on Wed. 20? January, Sarah Leavens, aged 62 years.
Ref: Acton Free Press, p2, col 1.

. Obituary, CREWSONS CORNERS
. 1914 Jan 20 - Death claimed another former resident of this place, Mrs. John Leavens, who died at her home in Parry Sound on the 20th inst. Interment took place to Acton cemetery last Friday. Her husband, 2 sons & 1 daughter survive to mourn the loss of a loving wife & mother.
Ref: Acton Free Press, published 1914 Jan 29, p3 col 1. - - -

Birth:
Resided 1881 beside father's property,

Died:
Bay Street.

Sarah married John Henry LEAVENS on 27 Oct 1880 in Georgetown, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. John was born in 1858 in Georgetown, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died after 1914 in Parry Sound, Ontario; was buried in Acton Pioneer Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Maggie is the daughter of Julia Ann Teetzel & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. Ontario Middlesex Marriage, London
John James McMaster, age 23 / 1855, Erin Twp., Wellington Co.
Resided Twp. Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, farmer
married Margaret Johnston,
age 25 /born 1853, London, Ontario, Resided Waterdown, Wentworth Co.,
d/o Richard & Julia Johnston.
Wit: William Teetzel & Samuel Campford?

. 1878 Dec 5 - In London, at the residence of the bride's brother-in-law, on the 23rd lets. Mr. John McMaster of Erin
to Miss Maggie, third daughter of Richard Johnson of Esquesing.
Ref: Acton Free Press. - - -

Birth:
[Milton, ON .]

Died:
Verify

Buried:
Oak Harbor, Washington.

Margaret married John MCMASTER on 27 Nov 1878 in London, Middlesex Co., Ontario. John was born in Feb 1847 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died after 1906 in Washington State. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Siloam Methodist Church, usually called the Brick Church. An early Sunday School class of 1896, was taught by Miss Melissa Johnston.

. 1932 Sept. Acton. Miss Melissa Johnston, of Rockwood, is visiting with her sister, Mrs J H Reed.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. 1956 May 24 - OBITUARY, Miss M J Johnston Dies in 90th Year
Miss Melissa Jane Johnston, who lived in Acton almost all her life was interred in Fairview cemetery Tuesday after funeral service at the Rumley Funeral Home. Miss Johnston who lived with her sister, Mrs. W G Gamble, on Park Ave., passed away on Saturday. She would have been 90 year of age next month.
Eldest daughter of the late Robt. P Johnston & Martha Leslie, she was born in 1866 in Erin Twp.
She was a member of Acton United Church & Rev Gordon Adams officiated at the funeral. Pallbearers were Lloyd; Wil & Elmore Johnston; Clarence Gamble, Friends & neighbors carried the floral tributes. Interment was in Fairview cemetery.
Surviving are sisters:

. Mrs W G Gamble, Mary, Acton;
Mrs E H Near, Ida, Toronto;
Mrs A D Bridges, Margaret, Victoria, BC;
& a brother, Robert Johnston of Rockwood.
Predeceasing her were Richard Johnston; Charles B Johnson;
Mrs Smith Nellis, Julia;
Fred O. Johnston; & Basil L Johnston.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 24 May 1956, page 4, column 1.

. 1956 May 24 May 1956, Died Johnston At Acton on Saturday, May 19, Melissa Jane Johnston. Interment in Fairview cemetery.
Ref: Acton Free Press, page 10, column 3. - - -

Birth:
Acton, Erin Twp., Wellington South County.

Died:
Resided with sister Mrs. Mary Gamble. Park St.

Notes:

Birth:
Ref: Census 1871 Apr 28

Died:

Notes:

Two Ramshaw sisters married two Johnson brothers;
Vierna Ramshaw married Richard Lawrence Johnson.2. &
Helen Maude Ramshaw married Robert Edwin Johnson.

. 1898 Jun 2 - Crewson's Corners - Mr. Richard Johnston, a highly esteemed & prosperous young man of this vicinity, was united in marriage to Miss Verena Ramshaw, of Kincaradine, on Wednesday, May 25, at Kincardine. They have now taken up residence on his farm near hear. We wish Mr. Johnston & his estimable bride many happy an prosperous years of wedded life.
Ref: Acton Free Press, p2, c3.

. The main road from Guelph to Toronto followed the Old York Trail through Crewson's Corners to Ballinafad. The Old York Trail was the main road from Guelph to Toronto. In the 1850s the Grand Trunk Railway came with a straight line running due west from Acton to Rockwood. This line just missed the corner by a few rods.

. 1929 May 23, Acton, Mr Mrs R L Johnston, Mr Mrs L O Johnston, & Miss Annie Wiggins spend the week-end with friends in Port Colborne.
Ref: Acton Free Press newspaper.

. Crewsons Corners is comprised of the corners of 4 townships in 2 counties, the south corner of the Town of Erin, the east corner of Guelph Eramosa, in Wellington, the west corner of Esquesing & the north corner of Nassagaweya, in Halton Hills. Crewsons Corners was in close proximity to the Old York Trail, the main road from Guelph to Toronto, now known as Highway # 7. Although the Grand Trunk Railway passes closely to Crewsons Corners, the station was built in Acton. The small community consisted of a general store, post office, Methodist Church, a succession of schools, a brickyard & sawmill. Telephone came to Crewsons Corners in 1910. It was first called Ryckman's Corner after Samuel Ryckman, the surveyor, who laid out Eramosa and Nassagaweya but later changed to Crewsons Corners for the first family to live in the area.
Ref: History of Erin.

. 1895 Aug 22, Thus., (20 years Ao from our issue of the Free Press:)
Messrs. Frank gamble & Richard Johnson left fo rManitoba on the excursions on Tuesday.

1896 Morrey's Business Directory,
. Johnston, Robt., Acton, Esquesing Twp. Freeholder, Con 3 Lot 32, & Brother, Robt. Johnston, Con 3, L32.

. 1899 Morrey's Business Directory, Halton Co.
Richard Johnston, Acton, Esquesing Twp., Tenant, Con 1, Lot 30.

.1919 Apr 10 - Kind Words & Token of Esteem, tendered to Mr Mrs E W Grace & family upon their removal to their new home on the 5th line. About 30 eight & friends assembled at their home on the first line Thus Mar 21. Richard Johnson read the following: Vier Fiends Although in your denture you are not going very far from us your neighbors…we have long learned the value of your assistance wherever trouble or sorrow came in this neighborhood you have done your part to aid & relieve…congratulations. we prints you with this clock & butter dish. Signed, John Bilton, Ron McEachern, Richard Johnston, John Brown.

. 1922 Apr 10 - Stewarttown Council: Pathmaster for the township for 1922: Richard Johnston.
. 1922 Apr 16 - Stewartown Council that the treasurer pay Richard Johnston, Acton $7.95 for gravel got from Wilson & Murray for road work in division No. 10.
. 1923 Sept 10, Stewarttown council treasurer of pay Richard Johnston, Acton, hire of Acton grader $2, shoveling gravel $2,Total 4.20.
. 1922 Dec 5 - Members of Greennock Farmers Club: Basil; Fred O.
. 1933 Aug - Johnston, R. L., Mr. & Mrs., Wedding Announcement.
Ref: Acton Free Press, page 1, col 7. & Richard Johnston.

1931 Sep 3, Erin Twp. Council Minutes, met at the the Exchange Hotel, Hillsbury, Aug 24, 1931, Accounts to be paid: Richard Johnston, Wire Fence 16 rods, Caledon Bldy, $6.40 paid.
Ref: Erin Advocate newspaper.

. 1947 Jul 30 - Leslie Clan Hold 11 Family Reunion, On Saturday, July 26 at the beautiful home of Mr & Mrs. Wilfred Leslie, Jr. Georgetown, the 11th reunion of the Leslie can was held, 151 Enjoyed dinner. John Leslie b. Co. Tyrone, Ireland, settled L 22, 10th Line, Esquesing in 1891. Present: Mr & Mrs J L Stewart, Mr & Mrs Elmer Johnston, Dorothy Johnston, Roy Johnston, Mrs. Charlotte McDonald of Hamilton. Mr & Mrs Richard Johnson, Mrs. Basil Johnston, Mr. Elwood Johnston.
Ref: Georgetown Herald.

. 1948 Jun 3, Johnston, Richard L. & Mrs., 50th Wedding Anniversary
Acton. Over 200 friends & relatives took advantage of the opportunity on Monday to all on Mr & Mrs. Richard L. Johnston at their home on Wilbur St. & offer congratulations on the occasion of the 50th wedding anniversary & to wish that they will enjoy many more happy years together.
Ref: Canadian Champion, Milton, Ontario page 3, col 5.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 7 May 1948, page 1, col 6.

Ontario Land Registry Abstract, Halton Co., Esquesing Book 8, p279
Lot 29, Con 1, Esquesing
. 1898 Apr 7, Deed, Wm. Dodzson & wife, to Robert Johnston, $4000, NWH of NEHalf & other land, 50 Acres
. 1900 May 22, Bargain&Sale, Robt Johnston & Wife, to Richard Lawrence Johnston $2800, NWHalf & her land, Total of 150 Aces subj. to most assured by R L Johnston.
. 1928 May 31, Lease, Richard Johnston, to Tony Scynuck, EHalf & another Lot.
.1920 March 23, Grant, Registered 1932.3.24, Richard Lawrence Johnson & Wife, to the said Richd L Johnston, Albert Lawrence Orwell Johnston & wife & W. Roy Johnston, unmarried, $1 Love, NW of NEHalf & other land duly to oil lease?
. 1932 May 16,Charge, R L Johnston & sons L Orwell & H Roy Johnston, to the Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario, $190. NWHalf & other land.
. 1937 Aug 17, Cert. of Payment, Reb. 1970.2.26, Hydro Electric Power comm. to R L Johnston & Sons. $150 faded.
. 1945 Nov 27, Grant, R L Johnston & Wife, to Albert Lawrence Orwell Johnston & Wm. Roy Johnston, $2 & Love,Third NEHalf & other land land.
. 1953 May 19, Discharge Mortgage, commissioner of Agricultural Loans of Prov. of Ontario, to Albert L Orwell Johnston & Wm. Roy Johnson.

Lot 30, Con 1, Esquesing, p 286
. Deed, [no date, after 1848], Wm. Dobzson & Wife, to Robert Johnston.
. 1900 May 22, B&S, Robt. Johnston, to Richard Lawrence Johnston, $150, NE & other Land, subject to mortgage.
. 1928 May 31, Lease, Richard Johnston, to Tony Schnuck, -, Lot 30 & other lot.
.1920 March 23, Grant, RLJ & Wife, to said RLJ, ALOJ & WRJ.
. 1954 Mar 9, Agreement, Albert LO & Wm R Johnston, to Tony Seynuck, - NW.
. 1978 Sep 22, Deed, Albert L O Johnston & Wm R John & wives., to Peter & Anna Smicklais. NEhalf.

Ontario Land Registry Abstract, Wellington Book 152
Lot 2, Con 2, Twp. of Erin
. David A Henderson & Wife, to Richard L Johnston, $1800, Half 100A., Special re Timber etc.
. 1956 Aug 24, Probate WILL, Richard L Johnston, decd., to sons: Albert L O Johnston & Wm. R Johnston, West Half, as tenants in common.

. 1955 Aug 25, Obituary1:
Johnston - At the Guelph General hospital on Sunday, August 21, 1955, Richard L Johnston of Acton, beloved husband of Virena Ramshaw & dear father of Orwell & Roy both of Acton; & Edna (the late Mrs M C Overholt) who had resided in Toronto.
Funeral service was held at the Rumley Funeral Home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment Fairview Cemetery Acton.

Note: Cousin Richard Lawrence Hamilton also lived in Acton at this time. Robert L. Johnson & brother Richd. Lawrence Johnson, Senior & Junior surely must have have known their Cousin Richard L Hamilton (& his brothers & sisters) as they lived in Esquesing Twp. & later Richard Hamilton lived on corner of Mill & River Streets & also was a Town Councilor in Acton.
Ref: Acton Free Press, page 2 & 10 column 4.

. 1955 Aug 25, Obituary2: Life Long Resident R L Johnston Passes
A life-long & highly respected resident of Acton & district. Richard Lawrence Johnston passed away on Sunday morning at Guelph General hospital. He was in his 88th year & had been in failing health for the past 6 months.
Born in Erin Twp. February 9, 1868, he was the son of the late Robert Johnston & Martha Leslie, who were pioneer farmers of this district. He too was a son of the soil as were his forebears & until 1930 farmed successfully on the first Line of Esquesing. For the past 25 years he has resided at 13 Wilburn Street in Acton, but when health permitted he enjoyed many a day on the farm, assisting his sons, who carry on this work.
In May 1898, he married Virena Ramshaw, who with 2 sons remain to revere the memory of a loving & kindly husband & father. A daughter, Edna (Mrs. M. C. Overholt) predeceased him a few years ago. The sons Orwell & Roy both reside on the home farm.
One brother, Robert of Rockwood, & 5 sisters also remain. Miss Melissa Johnston, Mrs. J. H. Reid & Mrs. Wm. Gamble of Acton:
Mrs. Ernest Near, Toronto & Mrs. A D Bridges of Victoria, BC.
To all of these sympathy of many friends in this community goes in their bereavement.
Richard Johnston was a quiet & solid citizen. He was a member of the United Church & served on the Board of Trustees. He sought no public office but those who knew them admired him for his reliability & steadfastness in things that were good.
The funeral service as conducted by Rev R H Armstrong at the Rumley Funeral Home. Here many friends gathered on Tuesday afternoon to pay tribute to a life they admired. Many floral tributes also bore testimony of respect & sympathy.
Pallbearers were Messrs. Gordon Johnston, Acton; Lloyd Johnston, Rockwood; Ernest Near, Toronto Mr. Hamlin, Toronto; Clarence Gamble, Acton; Elwood Johnston, Acton.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 25 Aug 1955, p. 5.

. Descends of Irish Pioneers Stage Reunion at Eden Mills ...17th reunion of descendants of John Leslie & Letty Anne Boke, came to Canada 1819 from Co Tyrone. 33 years of Aug 15 1926, the first Leslie reunion was held at Blue Springs Park, Richard Johnston Acton committee. The gentlemen are all now deceased. Special Tribute & corsage was given to Mrs G L Leslie, Mrs. Richard Johnson. - - -

Died:
13 Wilburn Street.

Richard married Virena RAMSHAW on 25 May 1898 in Kincardine, Greenock Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario. Virena was born on 29 Jan 1874 in Kincardine, Greenock Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario; died on 16 Nov 1961 in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wellington Co. Marriage Registration # 012910,
JOHNSON, Lydia M., born in 1870 in Erin Twp., 1893, spinster, Methodist, living Erin Twp.
d/o Robert, Lydia M.
married James Henry Reed, born in 1868 in Erin Twp., 1893, bachelor, farmer, Presbyterian, living Erin Twp., parents Robert A. Reed & Mary A. Entwistle.
Witnesses were Rachel Johnson of Erin Twp. & Martha A. Reed of Erin Twp. on March 1st, 1893 by Joseph Edge at Erin.

. 1893 Mar 9 - An enjoyable family gathering was held at the home of Mr. Robert Johnston, Erin, about 2 miles above Acton, last Wednesday evening, when Miss Lydia, the eldest daughter & Mr. James H Reed, were united in the bonds of wedlock.
Rev. Joseph Edge performed the ceremony & was assisted by Rev H B Christie.
Johnston, Lydia, Wedding Announcement/Description
Ref: Acton Free Press, 9 Mar 1893, page 3, column 1.

. 1893 Mar 9 - Marriage notice - Reid Johnston - At the residence of the bride's parents on Wed. 1st Mary by Rev J Edge, assisted by Rev R B Christie, Mr H Reid, to Lydia M Johnston, eldest daughter of Robert Johnston, Esq., all of Erin.
Ref: Acton Free Press, page 2, column 1.

. 1893 Mar 9 - An enjoyable family gathering was held at the home of Robert Johnston, Erin, abut 2 miles above Acton, last Wed. being, when Miss Lydia, the eldest daughter & James H Reed, were suited in the bonds of wedlock. Rev Jos Edge preformed the ceremony.
Ref: Acton Free press.

. 1932 Sept. Acton. Miss Melissa Johnston, of Rockwood, is visiting with her sister, Mrs J H Reed.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

.1943 June 26, Johnston Families Hold Re-Union at Eramosa Home
A very happy & enjoyable family picnic was pend at the home of Mr Mrs Wm. Gamble, Eramosa.
The descendants of the late Mr Mrs Rober Johnston composed the gathering & represented 3 generations. 2 dau. of , Mrs Jas. H Reed & Mrs Wm. Gamble celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary during this year & one dau. Mrs A D Bridges from Cranbrook BC was able to be present, making the family gather ing a very pleasant occasion. The 82 who picnicked at Gamble home enjoyed the afternoon in various ways. The men of the second generation played ball, while the children were entertained by rides on a Shetland pony.
A table on the lawn was spread with good things to eat & all enjoyed this part of the picnic. Recitations were given by some of the children & short speeches by the grooms of 50 years ago & by Rev Ward of Rockwood, who was present & took moving picture of the gathering.
Ref: Action Free Press, published 1943 Jul 1.

Verify exact idenities:
. 1948 Jul 8. Marriage1: In Toronto Church, [Extracted version].
In Kingsway Lambton United church, marriage on Sat. of Aileen Joh, dau. Mr & Mrs J Ernest White, to Douglas Lawrence Brignall Hamilton, son of Mr Mrs H L Brignall of Toronto & grandson of Mr Mrs James H Reed, Acton. Bride wore ivory parchment tiffin with antique ivory for . Flowers gardens & white carnations, Bridesmaid Glenna Fletchor, Robt Brignall was groomsmen. Ushers Robt Booth & Ernest Near. Reception at the OLD MIL. Following a trip to Montreal & Quebec, Mr Mrs Brignall will reside in Hamilton.

. 1948 Jul 8, Marriage2: Johnston Norrie Wedding at Church in Georgetown. Decorated with peonies, snapdragons & fans, St. George's church of England, Sat Ju 26, Marion Loise Norrie, only dau.Mr Mrs Seepehn Norris & Frederick Earle Johnston, son of Mr Mrs Robert Johnston of Acton. Bridal attendants Miss Georgina Mitchell; Miss Helen Johnston, sister of the groom, junior bridesmaid. Reception at Limeshouse memorial Hall for 60 guests. The happy couple returned to the bride's home in Georgetown where she changed to a suit of soft blue wool with grey accessories, a corsage of red roses. Honeymooning at floral Park, Lake Couchiching [Peterborough] & bon return will reside in Georgetown.

. 1935 July 1, Greenock Diamond Jubilee Old Boys Reunion, Richard Johnston, Mrs Wm Gamble-Mary Johnston, Robt. Johnston, Mrs. Jas. Ried-Lydia Johnston, Mrs. Ernest Near- Ida Johnston.
Ref: Wellington Co. Museum & Archives.

. 1962 Feb 9 - OBITUARY: Sept Entire Life in District, Mrs. James Henry Reed Dies:
Mrs. James Henry Reed, who had spend her entire life in Acton & district, passed away at the Maynard Nursing Home, Toronto, on Tuesday, February 6th, 1962. Her husband predeceased her in Oct. 26, 1960. They had celebrated their 67th(?) wedding anniversary 7 years before in March 1953.
Lydia Martha Reed was b. Oct 27, 1869, Daughter of Robert Prime Johnston & Lydia Martha Johnson, on the farm presently occupied by Elwood Johnston, Wellington Co.
She married James H Reed on Mar. 1, 1893 at the Johnston homestead, Lot 22, First Line, Erin, where Mr. Reed was b. 1876 & after 10 years on the 200 A. farm, he sold it to his brother-in-law & moved to Acton to reside in 1904. They lived in their Main St. home for over half a century.

Family Survives: She is survived by her daughter Luella, Mrs. H. I. Brignall & Harold, both of Toronto. There are 3 grandchildren & 7 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by 4 brothers & 2 sisters: sisters surviving are Mrs. Gamble, Acton, Mrs. Near, Toronto & Mrs. Bridges, Victoria, BC.

After being in Flynn's Nursing Home for 4 years, she was taken to Toronto where she had been the past 9 months. She was a ember of Acton United Church. The Rev. Dwight I Engel conducted the service at the Rumley-Shoemaker funeral home on Fri. Feb 9th. Interment was in Fairview.
When Mr. & Mrs. Reed moved to Acton there were only 2 industries here - Beadmore & Co., & the Storey Glove Co. Street light was by oil lamps. In 1912 Mr. Reed had one of the 3 automobiles in town, a T-Ford touring car with 50 gallon drum for gas, which was 10 cents a gallon. Both were active in church work & were naturally very well-known to a host of people of several generations.
Ref: News, Acton Free Press, 15 Feb 1962, page 2, column 6. - - -

Birth:
Lot 22, 1 Line (Con.)

Buried:
Acton.

Lydia married James Henry REED on 1 Mar 1893 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario. James was born on 15 Apr 1867 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 26 Oct 1960 in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Wellington Co. Marriage
JOHNSON, Mary E., born in 1873 in Erin 1893 spinster, daughter of Lydia M. & Robert Johnston, Methodist, living Erin Twp.
married William G. Gamble, born in 1871 in Erin 1893, bachelor, farmer, Methodist Episcopal, living Erin Twp.
parents John & Mary E. Gamble.
Witnesses Edwin F. Gamble of Erin & Melissa Johnson of Erin on October 4, 1893 by Rev. Alexander Scratch in Erin.

. Witness to Statement of Birth #501876
for Margret Ellen Johnston, born Oct 18, 1886, parents Robert Prine Johnston, Farmer, &
Martha Leslie Johnston: 10 children born previously, & now living 7,
1 born born dead.

. 1893 Oct 19, there was a very joyful gathering at the home of Robt .Johnston, Erin, the occasion being the celebration of the marriage of Miss Mary to Wm. Gamble, a prosperous young farmer on the next lot. Ref A Scratch, the pastor of the young couple performed the ceremony in the presence of a large company of friends. The wedding repast was thoroughly enjoyed. The bridal gifts were numerous & much admired.
Ref: Acton Free Press newspaper.

.1943 June 26, Johnston Families Hold Re-Union at Eramosa Home
A very happy & enjoyable family picnic was pend at the home of Mr Mrs Wm. Gamble, Eramosa.
The descendants of the late Mr Mrs Rober Johnston composed the gathering & represented 3 generations. 2 dau. of , Mrs Jas. H Reed & Mrs Wm. Gamble celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary during this year & one dau. Mrs A D Bridges from Cranbrook BC was able to be present, making the family gather ing a very pleasant occasion. The 82 who picnicked at Gamble home enjoyed the afternoon in various ways. The men of the second generation played ball, while the children were entertained by rides on a Shetland pony.
A table on the lawn was spread with good things to eat & all enjoyed this part of the picnic. Recitations were given by some of the children & short speeches by the grooms of 50 years ago & by Rev Ward of Rockwood, who was present & took moving picture of the gathering.
Ref: Action Free Press, published 1943 Jul 1.

. 1935 July 1, Greenock Diamond Jubilee Old Boys Reunion, Richard Johnston, Mrs Wm Gamble-Mary Johnston, Robt. Johnston, Mrs. Jas. Ried-Lydia Johnston, Mrs. Ernest Near- Ida Johnston.
Ref: Wellington Co. Museum & Archives. - - -

Mary married William George GAMBLE on 4 Oct 1893 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. William was born on 5 May 1871 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario; died in Jun 1959 in Erin Village, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

TWEEDSMUIR HISTORY, as recorded by Greennock Women's Institute:
1889 Greennock School, Group School photo, tall cedar trees in the background:
Front row. Charlie & Robert Johnston; 3rd row: Ida & Fred Johnston; Back row Julia Johnston. Girls are wearing white pinafores, boys dark jackets, button right up.
Ref: Wellington Co. Archives & Museum.

. 1907 Jun 6, Death of Charles B. Johnston.
Charles Benajah Johnston, son of Mr. Robt. Johnston, 2nd line, died rather suddenly on Saturday morning at the age of 30 years. The deceased had been subject for some years to epilepsy & this was undoubtedly the cause of death. Mr. Johnston had been farming what is known as the old Sharp place, on the second line, for some years, & was highly esteemed. He was a member of Siloam Methodist Church. He had an exceedingly happy home, & leaves a wife & 3 children. The funeral was held from the home on Monday at 2p.m. to Fairview Cemetery, Rev. D. H. Taylor, of Rockwood, officiating.
[= died Sat., June 1, 1907, Funeral, Monday, June 3rd.]
Ref: Acton Free Press, P3, Column 2. - - -

Birth:
Acton.

Died:
2nd Line. Aged 30y. COD: Epilepsy for some years.

Charles married Charlotte Mellisa ANTHONY on 22 May 1901 in Rockwood, Wellington Co., Ontario. Charlotte was born on 22 Sep 1880 in Ballinafad, Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

* Gertrude Burns Nellis married Frederick O Johnson & brother Smith Burns Nellis married Julia Ann Johnston.ii

TWEEDSMUIR HISTORY, as recorded by Greennock Women's Institute:
. 1913 Jun 26, Minute book of Greenock Literary Society, Persons who registered at the Old Boys region at Leslie School: Lydia M Johnston Reed Jane McCutcheon Smith, Richard E Johnston, Malissa Johnston Julis Johnston Nellis., Wm. P Near.

. 1889 Greennock School, Group School photo, tall cedar trees in the background:
Front row. Charlie & Robert Johnston; 3rd row: Ida & Fred Johnston; Back row Julia Johnston. Girls are wearing white pinafores, boys dark jackets, button right up.
Ref: Wellington Co. Archives & Museum.

. 1938 Jun 23, Ospringe, MrMrs Nelles & Mr Nelles Sr. of rock wood, we're guests of Miss Emma Baldic. - - -

Birth:
- present with Robt., Martha & ten silblings.

Died:
D. at home, 5th Line, Eramosa Twp.

Julia married Smith Burns NELLIS on 5 Sep 1906 in Nassagaweya Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Smith was born on 7 Nov 1875 in Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 6 Aug 1945 in Rockwood, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Fairview Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1879 Apr 30, The Cradle: In Erin, on the 30th inst., the wife of Robt. Johnston, of a son.
Ref: Acton Free Press, printed 1 May 1879, Pg. 3, Col 3.

Two Ramshaw sisters married two Johnson brothers;
Helen Maude married Robert Edwin Johnson, &
Vierna Ramshaw married Richard Lawrence Johnson.2.

TWEEDSMUIR HISTORY, as recorded by Greenock Women's Institute:
. 1889 Greennock School, Group School photo, tall cedar trees in the background:
Front row. Charlie & Robert Johnston; 3rd row: Ida & Red Johnston; Back row Julia Johnston. Girls are wearing white pinafores, boys dark jackets, button right up.

. 1929 May 16, Thrus. The sale of the farm of N H Black in Eramosa to Robert Johnston, Rockwood, notes the passing of the property from the family of the Blacks for the first time. It has ben owned & occupied by Mr. Black or his forebears every since it was surveyed from prevail forest over 100 years ago.
Ref: Acton Free Press newspaper.

. 1930 Jul 10, Caledon Farmers Suffered Loss. during the severe electric storm which passed over the district, on Saturday evening, the house & Barn of Leslie McKinnon, 4th Line, Caledon East, when struck by lighting & completely destroyed by fire. During the same storm Robert Johnston, Centre Road, had 2 valuable registered Holstein cows & one heifer killed. The Loss is partly covered by insurance.

. 1931 Jul 30 - Mr Robert Johnston & son Edgar, are among the first around here to thresh their fall what, which was done on Tuesday.
. 1932 Oct 20, Robert Johnston had the index finger of his left hand nearly severed; & 2 other fingers badly cut while operating a circular saw last week.
Ref: Acton Free Press newspaper.

. 1935 July 1, Greenock Diamond Jubilee Old Boys Reunion, Richard Johnston, Mrs Wm Gamble-Mary Johnston, Robt. Johnston, Mrs. Jas. Ried-Lydia Johnston, Mrs. Ernest Near - Ida Johnston.
Ref: Wellington Co. Museum & Archives.

. 1961 Jun 15, Rockwood Friends of Robert Johnston regret to learn he has suffered another heart attack at the home of his son Edgar Johnston.
. 1961 Jul 27, Obituary. Died Johnston - suddenly, on Monday July 24, 1961, Robert Edwin Johnston of Rockwood, in his 82nd year, husband of the late Helena Maude Ramsahw, dear father of Lloyd, Edgar & Mrs. David D Gray, (Ethel) all of Rockwood, grandfather or Robert, Isabel & Kenneth & loving great grandfather of Elizabeth.
Funeral service was held at the Fumley-Shoemaker funeral home on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Interment Rockwood cemetery.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

Death Was Sudden for Robert Johnston
. 1961 Jul 27 -Death came suddenly for Robert Edwin Johnston, RR 4, Rockwood, Monday July 24. He was in his 81st year. He was former farm resident of the Acton District.
Born on the homestead on the second line of Erin, he married the late Helena Maude Ramshaw in 1940, & has resided at this present residence since 1920. The homestead is now occupied by Elwood Johnston, a nephew.
A member of Rockwood United church, he leaves to mourn his loss 2 sons Lloyd & Edgar & 1 daughter, Ethel (Mrs. David Gray) all of Rockwood, 3 grandchildren, Robert, Esabel & Kenneth & 1 great grandchild, Elizabeth. Also surveying are 3 sisters: James Reed, Acton, Mrs Wm. Gamble, Acton & Mrs. Atlee Brdges, Toronto. He was the son of the late Robert Johnston & Martha Leslie.
funeral service as conducted at the Rumbly Shoemaker Funeral Home Wednesday by Rev R R Connor with interment in Rockwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Clarence Gamble, Ernest Near, Orwell Gordon, Elwood & Bill Johnson, all nephews.
Ref: Acton Free Press, Page 8, column 8. - - -

Died:
Aged 82.

Robert married Helena Maude RAMSHAW on 30 Mar 1904 in Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Helena was born on 30 Mar 1879 in Kincardine, Greenock Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario; died on 12 Jan 1955 in Rockwood, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Rockwood Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

* Gertrude Burns Nelles married Frederick O Johnson & brother Smith Burns Nelles married Julia Ann Johnston.ii

TWEEDSMUIR HISTORY, as recorded by Greennock Women's Institute:
. 1889 Greennock School, Group School photo, tall cedar trees in the background:
Front row. Charlie & Robert Johnston; 3rd row: Ida & Fred Johnston; Back row Julia Johnston. Girls are wearing white pinafores, boys dark jackets, button right up.
. 1922 Dec 5 - Members of Greennock Farmers Club: Basil; Fred O. & Richard Johnston.

. 1902 Siloam Sunday School Group Studio Photo, 2nd Row Fred Johnston, Jacket & vest with gold chain, white shirt & colored time, long narrow face, dark short hair.
Women's Siloam Sunday School Group 2nd row Margaret [sailor suit] & Ida Johnson [black dress with a belt, large strip neckerchief / collar & a open Bible on her lap.
Ref: Wellington Co. Archives & Museum.

. 1908 Sep 16 - Married - Johnston -Nelles, In Nassagaweya at the residence of the bride's mother on Wednesday, Sept 16, by Rev D H Taylor, Frederick Orwell Johnston son of Robert Johnston, Erin to Gertrude Burns, youngest daughter of Mrs Wm. Nelles, Nassagaweya.
Published, 24 Sep 1908, page 2, column 1.

. 1908 Sep 24, The Johnston-Nelles Nuptials
The home of Mrs. Wm Nelles, Nassagaweya, was the seen of a very pretty wedding, on Wed. Sep 16, when her daughter, Gertrude Burns, became the bride of Mr. Frederick Orwell Johnston, fourth son of Mr. Robt Johnston, Erin. Promptly at 2:30 p.m. sounded the strains of the Lohengrin Wedding March, played by Mrs. Wm. Nelles, Jr., of Guelph, the wedding part took their place on the front verandah, under an artistically decorated arch, where Rev D H Taylor of Rockwood, pastor of the contracting parties, pronounced over them those magic words which blend for life 2 hearts together. The bride was becomingly attired in an exquisite gown of white Panama silk, trimmed with satin & allover lace, & carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley & also wore a spray of the same in her hair.
Miss Ida Johnston, sister of the groom, acted as bridesmaid & was neatly gowned in white organdy, carrying a bouquet of pink roses. Little Jessie ? Graham, niece of the bride, tastily attired in white silk & carrying a basket & wreath of white, pink & blue asters made a charming little flower girl. Mr. Robt. Nelles, brother of the bride, was groomsman. The ceremony being over & the usual congratulations extended, the guests, to the number 150, retired to the rear lawn where a sumptuous repast awaited them. Luncheon over a social evening was spent in pleasant intercourse, music, songs & addresses.The young couple were the recipients of many valuable & useful presents. On the following morning Mr & Mrs Johnston left for a trip to Hamilton & other points. Mrs. Johnston travelled in a suit of brown lady's cloth, hat to match & point d'esprit over white ilk waist. On their return they will take up their residence on "Sunnyside Farm", Erin, where they will be followed by the warm congratulations & best wishes of their many friends.
Ref: Acton Free Press, page 3, column 2.

. TWEEDSMUIR HISTORY, as recorded by Greenrock Women's Institute:
Lot 5, Con 2 East, Erin Township:
On Sept 6, 1854 Paul McCain took this property from the Crown. On December 10, 1915 Fred Johnston & his wife Gertrude bought this parcel of land right across the road from them for $3400. In 1943 Fred Johnston sold to his son William & his wife Margaret. In 1948 it was sold to Wm. Hill & Wm. & Margaret Johnston & family moved up to Lot 7, Con 3W.

. 1917 Feb 14 -1922 Dec 5. Greenock Farmers Club Minutes
An organization meeting was held in the school house Feb 14, 1917. Directors F. Johnson, Club to be composed of 20 members, Membership fee of .50¢.
Ref: Wellington Co. Museum & Archives.
XRef: See daughter Florence Johnson recollections of the Beef Ring run by her father, Fred Johnston.

Ontario Land Registry Abstract Wellington Co., Book 152
Lot 1 Con 2, Twp. of Erin
. 1890 Mar 11, Probate Will, John Gamble, Edwin F, Wm G Gable.
. 1891 Feb 23, B&S, Geo H Kenned & Robt Johnston, Executors of John Gamble, dec. EHalf, 100A.
1904 Mar 1, B&S, Wm G Gamble & Wife, to Robert E & Fred O Johnston, & Smith B Nellis, Half 100A.
. 1910 Oct 3, B&S, Robt. E Johnston & Wife, to Smith B Nellis, $1800, EHalf 100A.
. 1911 Oct 16 Smith B Nelles & wife & FOJ & Wife, to Angus McDonald, $2200, EHalf 100A.
. 1917 Jun 1, Bargain&Sale, Frederick O Johnston & Wife, to John R Watson, $2300, EHalf 100A.

Lot 2, Con 2, Erin Twp, p.26

. 1921 Apr 28, Thrus. The Bell Telephone Co. is engaged in installing new telephone services for the following additional subscribers for the Acton exchange, Fred Johnson, Hugh Johnson, R A & Arthur Swackhammer.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. 1934 Jan 4, Caledon Village Elected Trustees, Elected Are JOHNSON.

. 1937 Nov 25, Cornor's Inquest, hell an inquest into death of Wm. Winston Woyace of Caledon on Tues., when the jury brought in the following verdict. WW Woyce came to his death from shock & internal hemorrhages sustained in an impact of car drives north on Hy 10, Oct 30th at the foot of Slago Hill when Woyce can was struck by a truck. The truck left the scene of the accident & was traced by Toronto Police. Jury Fred Johnston.

* 1951 Jul 12, Johnston Reunite At Sunnside Farm
Members & descendants of the late Mr Mrs Robt Johnston met at the home of Mr Mrs Fred Johnston, Acton, Sunnyside Farm, second line Erin Twp., on July 2. The day was fine & many joined in the baseball games & horseshoe pitching. For the children rides. Results of the race were:
Girls under 5 years - Dorothy Johnston, Jean Nelles, boys under 5 years,Kent Graham, Gordon Allan.
Boys 7-8 years - Clark Winters, Harvey Burt: Girls 8,9, 10, Margaret Winters, Joyce Johnston.
Young raiders' race, Doris Allan, Helen Allan.
Married ladies race - Mrs Elwood Johnston, Mrs Edgar Johnston.
Kicking the school, Ladies - Mrs Wm. Johnson, Mrs Elmer Johnston; children Elvnia Winters, Carylyn Near.
Three-legged race - Doris Allan, Elvina Winters; boys 3 legged race, clark Winters & Lawrence Johnston.
Peanut race - Margaret & Mabel Johnston.
Dropping clothes pins - Mrs Gordon Johnston; time race, ladies Mrs R L Johnston; men's R L Johnston.
At 5 o'clock 85 were seated at beautifully decorated tables ladened with good things to eat, in the the driving house. This made a very handy & comfortable setting. For desert there was ample ice-cream & strawberries. Recognition was made of a substantial sum of money received from Mrs Margaret Johnston Bridges, who was unable to attend.
A short program followed the supper hour, with Reeve D D Grey acting as a capable chairman. Grace was spoken by James H Reed, action & an address of welcome given by Fred Johnston. Reading by Alfreda Winters, a recitation by Muriel Allan & reading by Mrs Edgar Johnston fellowed.
Lawrence Johnston & Clark Winters preformed a humorous sound directed by Mrs Elwood Johnston Historical events given by James H Reed were appreciated.On behalf of the gathering assembled thanks to the host & hosts, Mr Mrs Fred Johnston were expressed by Elwood Johnston. Attending this happy family gathering from cottages of a distance of 125 mils were Mrs Mrs Robt. Near & Carylyn & Mr Mrs Elmer Johnston & Roy. The singing of God be With You Till We Meet Again brought the program to a close.
Pictures were taken before departing o the Johnston family, including the 4 generations of the Reed family Mr Mrs James H Reed & Mr Mrs Wm. Gamble were married 58 years ago.
A collection received will buy a suitable gift for Franky McPherson who is ill in Vancouver. Dishes were gathered in readiness for home after a very enjoyable afternoon together.
Ref: Acton Free Press newspaper, published 1951.7.28.

. 1951 Jul 28, Sat. [Extracted]. 13 Leslie Reunion at Stanley Park, Erin. Attendance 145. After dinner Wilfred Leslie conducted a brief business meeting. Minutes of last reunion, Mrs P A Dic. A moments silence for Geo. Leslie of Guelph. a new family tree book.Next reunion at Woodstock in 2 years. The old lady Mrs C Shook 85, of Toronto. … Mr Mrs Richard Johnson, Mr Mrs Orwell Johnston, Mr Mrs Fred Johnston, Miss Miles Johnston, Mrs. Basil Johnston of Acton. Ref: Acton Free Press newspaper.

. 1953 - Died Johnston - suddenly at his residence, RR 3, Acton, on Thursday January 1, 1953. Johnston, Fred. Orwell, in his 71st year. Rested at the Victor B Rumley funeral home, Acton, until Monday, where funeral service was held. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Acton.

. 1953 Jan 1 - F.O. JOHNSTON DIES ON NEW YEAR'S DAY:
A life-long resident of Erin Twp., Fredrick Orwell Johnston of RR 3 Acton died suddenly on New Year's Day 1953, Mr. Johnston who was a farmer, was born in 1882 Erin Twp., son of the late Robert Johnston & Lydia Leslie. In Sept 1908 he was married in Nassagaweya, his wife survives him.

He attended Acton United church & Rev E A Currey conducted the funeral service on Jan 5. Acting as pallbearers were 6 nephews: Orwell Johnston, Elmer Johnston, Lloyd Johnston, Elwood Johnston, Clarence Gamble & Cecil Nellis. Other nephews of the deceased, acting flower bearers were Roy Johnston, Edgar Johnston, Robert Near, Gordon Johnston, Marsell Nellis Henry Neillis & Alert Gamble.
Interment was in Fairview cemetery.
Surviving as well as his wife are 4 children: Mrs. Alfred Winter (Eva), Oustie: Mrs Chester Allen (Florence); William & Mrs Lloyd Burt (Eileen) all of Erin twp.
Two brothers: Richard of Acton & Robert of Rockwood;
& 5 sisters: Melissa, Acton; Mrs James Reid (Lydia), Acton; Mrs. W Gable (Mary), Acton, Mrs E Near (Ida), Toronto & Mrs A Bridges (Margaret) of Victoria, BC, also remain. He had 14 grandchildren.
Floral tributes showing the esteem in which the deceased was held were received from the following: Wife & family; grandchildren; Mr & Mrs. James Reid, Melissa Johnson, Mr & Mrs W Gamble & family; Mr & Mrs Richard Johnston & family, Mr. & Mrs. Rob. Johnston & family; Mr. & Mrs E H Near & family; Mrs. Basil Johnston & family;
a telegram of sympathy from sister Mrs A Bridges, Victoria BC; Mr & Mrs Cecil Nellis & family; Mr & Mrs Robt. Williamson; Graham family, Mr & Mrs Merlin Roberts & Henry Nellis; Mrs. Wm Nellis & family; Mrs Tom Nellis & family; Mr & Mrs Leader & family Mr & Mrs R Watson & Miss Ida Nellis; Mr & Mrs L Burt & family; Mr. Geo. Holloway; Mr & Mrs W Hill & family; Mrs. Jennie McKeown & family. Women's Association United church; Greenrock Women's Institute; the Neighbors; neighbors of Mrs. Lloyd Burt; Mr & Mrs. Edgar Smith & Mr R S Near.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 12 Mar 1953, page 5, column 2.

. Cards of Thanks: We wish to thank all our friends, neighbors, pallbearers & those who provided cars for their many acts of kindness, expressions of sympathy & condolence & for their beautiful flora offerings at the sudden loss of our dearly beloved husband & father, Mrs. Fred Johnston & family.
Acton Free Press, 8 Jan 1953, page 8, column 5.

. Robert Johnston, b May 1883, Age 28
. Gertrude Burns, Mar 1884, Age 27, Ontario
. Elva Elizabeth, Dau., Dec 1909, Age 1, Ontario
. Florence Martha Johnston, Dau., Mar 1909, Age 3/12 months, Ontario.

. 1976 Jan 21 - Mortgage burned at Trinity United church, is now debt free, following the formal official burning of the mortgage. ...long time clerk of session Orwell Johnston. Mr. Johnston reviewed highlights of the church history, including the fact the old church was condemned in 1959. Methodism came to Acton in 1828. Men of the church who worked on the building project in 1960 were Orwell Johnston, Mansell Nellis, Kenneth All.
* Group photo with Orwell Johnston.

. What caught my attention was not the freshly cut grass but the lack of a driveway & boarded up windows. I decided to pull over & approach the house directly across from the location to speak with the owners & let them know my intentions & ended up getting a good chunk of history on the abandoned homestead. Despite owning the land around the house & being the caretakers for the ground the couple across the street do not own the abandoned house. The abandoned house originally belonged to a Orwell Johnson/Johnston from the early 1900's to the late 1990's. Orwell remembered the road initially being nothing more than a cattle & wagon trail in his early childhood, with the surrounding lands being used for crops. After Orwell's death the family sold the home to the current owner who decided to lease the location as development was out of the question with the house on the greenbelt. After a couple lousy tenants the house was leased. The owner decided to board up the place out of pure frustration & it now sits empty & boarded up.
Ref: Ontario Abandon Places, 2014. - - -

Birth:
Fred Orwell used both as first names at various times.

Died:
RR 3.

FREDerick married Gertrude Burns NELLES on 16 Sep 1908 in Nassagaweya Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Gertrude was born on 22 Mar 1884 in Nassagaweya Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 20 Aug 1958 in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; was buried on 22 Aug 1958 in Fairview Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ida is the daughter of Martha Leslie & Robert P Johnston.

. Wellington Co. Birth, Registration #037848, Oct 1, 1883. Ida May JOHNSTON, female,
Father Robert Johnston, Farmer, Mother Lydia Martha LESLIE.
Informant Robert Johnston, Lot 2, Con. 2, Erin. Registered May 13, 1884.
Accoucheur Dr. Lowry, Registrar Thomas Young.

. 1909 Ontario Marriage Registration #021752-09 (Wellington Co)
Ernest Herbert NEAR, 27, bookkeeper, Windsor, Erin Twp.,
s/o William R. NEAR & Susan L. SCOTT
married Ida May JOHNSTON, 24, Erin Twp, same
d/o Robert P JOHNSTON & Martha LESLIE.
Witn: Margaret A. NEAR & Basil JOHNSTON both of Acton, Jun 16, 1909 at Erin Twp.

. Tweedsmuir History. - 1902 Siloam Sunday School Group Studio Photo, 2nd Row Fred Johsnton, Jacket & vest with gold chain, white shirt & colored time, long narrow face, dark short hair.
Women's Siloam Sunday School Group 2nd row Margaret [sailor suit] & Ida Johnson [black dress with a belt, large strip neckerchief / collar & a open Bible on her lap.
Ref: Wellington Co. Archives & Museum.

. 1909 Greenock Literary Picnic 1909, Stanley Park, Erin, Ontario
Group Photo, standing before a huge tent pavilion: Back Row: fourth of right William Near, [dark jacket, white shirt & white tie, straw hat sits well back on his short dark hair;
Leaning slightly on him is Ida Johnston, [white dress with high neck, large 4" or so squares straw hat.
Also in photo are 2nd Row: Richard & Margaret Near, Basil Johnson, ...Will Near.
3rd Row: Tom McCutcheon, Eddie Near, Stanley Swackhammer, Also in the back row beside Ida Johnston is Annie McCutcheon.
Note: If the photo is strictly named, this would be just before Ida M Johnston's marriage. - PJA
Ref: Wellington Co. Museum & Archives

. 1924 Oct 2 [time of Acton Fall Fair] Mr & Mrs Ernest Near & children of Toronto, spent the weekend with Acton relatives.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. 1935 July 1, Greenock Diamond Jubilee Old Boys Reunion, Richard Johnston, Mrs Wm Gamble-Mary Johnston, Robt. Johnston, Mrs. Jas. Ried-Lydia Johnston, Mrs. Ernest Near- Ida Johnston.
Ref: Wellington Co. Museum & Archives.

. 1909 Jun 17 - Married, Near - Johnston - at Maple Grove, the residence of the bride's parents, on Wednesday June 17th, by Rev. D H Taylor, Ernest H Near, of 1s Line, son of Wm Near, to Ida May Johnston, daughter of Robert Johnston, all of Erin,
Ref: Acton Free Press, 24 Jun 1909, page 2, column 1 & p. 3:

. 1909 Jun 24 Jun 1909, Happily Wedded last Week
On Wednesday, June 30th, a very happy event took place at "Maple Grove," the home of Mr & Mrs Robert Johnston, 2nd Line Erin Twp., when their daughter Ida May was united in marriage to Mr. Ernest Herbert Near, eldest son of Mr & Mrs Wm. Near, 2nd line, Erin Twp. In the presence of the immediate relatives of the families. The bridge entered the room on the arm of her father to the strains of the wedding march played by Miss Margaret near, sister of the groom. The young couple, who were unattended, stood under a beautiful arch, tastefully decorated with hawthorn blossoms, honeysuckles & ferns. The ceremony was performed by Rev D H Taylor of Rockwood. The bride looked very sweet in her bridal dress of white silk made in semi-princesses style & trimmed with vaioncpaneurs? lace & intertrim. He wore a veil of white tulle & carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley. Her traveling suit was of navy blue ladies' cloth with white hat. After receiving the congratulations of the company all adjourned to the dining room & partook of a dainty repast after which happy speeches were made by Rev Mr Taylor & others, all xx the high entours? in which the young couple are hold. Mr & Mrs Near left on the 6.25 train on their honeymoon trip to Toronto, Niagara Falls & other points & will be "At Home" after August 1st, at 73 Turnbull? ave., Detroit, Mich.

. 1924 Jul 31, Mr Mrs Ernest Near & family of Toronto, were weekend visitors in town.
. 1932 Jun 7, Mr Mrs Ernest Near & family spend the New Year's holiday at the parental home.
. Mr Mrs Ernest Near & Master Robert, of Toronto, visited his mother & other Acton friends over the weekend.
Ref: Acton Free Press

. Johnston, Ida, Death notice on 13 Dec 1950, Oakville Trafalgar Journal, 21 Dec 1950, page 13.

. 1974 Mar 6, Mrs. Ida May Near, Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 6 Mar 1974, B7, column 5. Possible a reprint ? Article not found. - - -

Birth:
Alt Name: Ida Mae. Lot 2, Con 2, Erin.

Ida married Ernest Herbert NEAR on 17 Jun 1909 in Maplegrove, Wellington Co., Ontario. Ernest was born on 12 Sep 1881 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 13 May 1938 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; was buried in Fairview Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1902 Siloam Sunday School Group Studio Photo, 2nd Row Fred Johnston, Jacket & vest with gold chain, white shirt & colored time, long narrow face, dark short hair.
Women's Siloam Sunday School Group 2nd row Margaret [sailor suit] & Ida Johnson [black dress with a belt, large strip neckerchief / collar & a open Bible on her lap.
Ref: Wellington Co. Archives & Museum.

. The house of Robt. P Johnston, Esq, Lot 2, Con 2, Erin, Lot 2, Con 2, was the scene of a very happy event on Friday afternoon last when Miss Margaret E, youngest dau. of Mr & Mrs. Johnston, became the bride of Mrs. Alex D Bridges, Secretary of the Carbondaler Lumber Co., of Coleman, Alberta.
Ferns & carnations decorated the drawing room. At 1 o'clock to the stains of Lahangrain's wedding march, played by Mrs E H Near, of Detroit, the contracting parties took their places. The bride was given away by her father. She looked charming gowned in white duchess malian? & carrying a bouquet of bridal roses & lily of the valley.
Miss Joan Heidgns? of Cranbrook BC, was bridesmaid & looked pretty gowned in blue silk & carrying a bouquet of pink carnations. Mr Basil O L Johnston supported the groom. Rev W H Douglas, pastor of the bride, performed the ceremony in the presence of the x relatives of the contracting parties.
After receiving the congratulations of their friends, adjournment was mad to the dining room where a sumptuous wedding dinner was partaken of. The bride is one of the most highly x young ladies of this locality & was the recipient of many beautiful & costly presents including a check for a handsome x from the father of the parents.
The bride's travelling dress was of blue ladies cloth with hat to match. The happy couple left on the 9 pm. train for Toronto, Niagara Falls & other points.

There is x of romance? in this union of hearts. Miss Johnston, while on a visit to Cranbrook, became aquatinted with Mr. Bridges, who was a prominent x man of that place. The friendship then found room, love & thus the representative of this want & thus have been united in the holy bonds of matrimony. Mr & Mrs Bridges will shortly leave for their home in Coleman? where they carry with them the best wishes of a very large circle of friends.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 22 Sep 1910, page 3, column 2.

. Date? Johnston, Margaret E., Wedding Announcement
Married Bright-Johnston - At the residence of the bride's parents, second line Erin, on Friday. In her palour, by Rev W H Douglas.
Atlee Bridges of Camrose, Alta, to Margaret Ellen, daughter of Robert Johnsons, Esq.
Ref: Acton Free Press, page 2, column 1.

.1943 June 26, Johnston Families Hold Re-Union at Eramosa Home
A very happy & enjoyable family picnic was pend at the home of Mr Mrs Wm. Gamble, Eramosa.
The descendants of the late Mr Mrs Rober Johnston composed the gathering & represented 3 generations. 2 dau. of , Mrs Jas. H Reed & Mrs Wm. Gamble celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary during this year & one dau. Mrs A D Bridges from Cranbrook BC was able to be present, making the family gather ing a very pleasant occasion. The 82 who picnicked at Gamble home enjoyed the afternoon in various ways. The men of the second generation played ball, while the children were entertained by rides on a Shetland pony.
A table on the lawn was spread with good things to eat & all enjoyed this part of the picnic. Recitations were given by some of the children & short speeches by the grooms of 50 years ago & by Rev Ward of Rockwood, who was present & took moving picture of the gathering.
Ref: Action Free Press, published 1943 Jul 1.

. 1953 Statement of Birth Ontario #501876
for Margret Ellen Johnston, born Oct 18, 1886, parents Robert Prine Johnston, Farmer, &
Martha Leslie Johnston: 10 children born previously, & now living 7, 1 born born dead.
Wit: Mary Elizabeth Gamble (Johnston). Dated Oct 6, 1953, Acton, Ontario.

. Ontario Marriage Registration #24353-10
Alex David BRIDGES, 21, lumberman, of Coleman Alberta,
s/o John Frederick BRIDGES, lumberman & Catherine A. BURPEE,
married Margaret E. JOHNSON, 23, lady, of Erin,
d/o Robert JOHNSON, farmer & Martha Leslie.
Witn: Basil JOHNSON of Acton & Jane BRIDGES of Cranbrook BC, 19 Sept 1910 at Erin.

. 1965 Apr 7 - Mrs. Atlee Bridges Well-Known Locally
The death occurred suddenly at Victoria, BC on April 7 of Mrs. Atlee Bridges, the former Margaret Ellen Johnston, well known to many of this district, in her 79th year.
She was the daughter of the late Robt. Johnson & his wife Martha Leslie, & was born in Erin Township on the second line on the farm now owned by nephew, Elwood Johnston.
She was married to her husband, Atlee Bridges, Cranbrook in 1910. They lived in Cranbrook for many years till they retired to Victoria 21 year ago.
She leaves her husband at home, 3 daughters:
Mrs. M. F McPherson of Abbotsford, BC,
Mrs John Lowry &
Mrs Hugh Oates of Singapore, Malaysia,
a sister, Mrs Ida Near of Toronto,
& 2 grandchildren. She was predeceased by 5 brothers, Richard, Charles, Robert, Frederick & Basil & 4 sisters, Miss Melissa Johnson, Mrs J H Reed (Lydia), Mrs W Gamble (Mary), & Mrs Nelles, (Julia).
The funeral service was held on Friday, April 9. Interment was in Royal Oak Burial Park, Victoria.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 29 Apr 1965, page 3, column 2.

. 1984 - Article not found, possible a reprint of the above. - PJA
Johnston, Margaret Ellen, Death notice (on 11 Nov 1984), Oakville Beaver, 14 Nov 1984, page S15. - - -

Birth:
Lot 2, Con 2.,

Buried:
4673 Patricia Hwy., Victoria, BC.

Died:
Aged 78y.

Margaret married Atlee David BRIDGES on 19 Sep 1910 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. Atlee was born on 24 Nov 1888 in Fredericton, York Co., New Brunswick; died on 5 Nov 1979 in Abbottsford, British Columbia; was buried on 8 Nov 1979 in Royal Oak Burial Park. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1888 Feb 16, Born: Johnston - in Erin, on the 9th (?) inst., wife of Mr. Robt. Johnston, of a son.

. 1899 Mar 9 - Leslie's School. The following report based on the examinations conducted during February shown the standing of he pupils of S.S. No. 8 Erin: (Grade) II, Basil Johnson, 201. E C Currie, Teacher.

. 1906 Aug 9, Acton Free Press - Basil Johnston were the pall bearers at the funeral of Berdina Swackhamer.
X-Ref: Please see Berdina Swackhamer, of Erin who was killed by Peter Wylie, the farm hand who is now in Guelph jail.

. 1914 Jul 2 - Wedding Announcement, Johnston-Gray. A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the house of Mr & Mrs. W Y Gray, on Wed., Jun 9? when their only daughter Katie, was married to Mr. Basil C. Johnson, youngest son of the late Robt. P Johnston. ...about 90 guests. At 2 o'clock to the strands of Bradlman's? wedding march, played by Miss Mary C Wilson, the bridal pupil? beneath an arch of. ...
Ref: Acton Free Press, page 2, column 2. (Blurry & ripped article.)

. 1914 Jun 14 - Johnston - Cutis Wedding on Sat. in St. Alban's Church decorated with pink & white gladioli & pink carnation was the scene of the charming Autumn wedding of Constance Mary MOLLY Cutis, only daughter of Mr & Mrs C E Curtis, & Robert Elwood Johnston, son of Mrs. Basil Johnston & the late Mr. Johnston. Rev. W G Luxton officiated.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore long-sleeved gown of white slipper martin with cathedral trail. 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 Cutis carried a cascade bouquet of white roses & gladioli & wore the groom's gift of triple strand pearls.
Mrs. J H Hare, matron of honor, wore ice blue satin, matching feather trimmed hat & carried pin roses & gladioli. Mr. Allan Grey, Delhi, was groomsman. Earnest Near, of Toronto & Allan Curtis of Oakville were ushers.
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 reside at their home near Acton.

Ontario Land Registry Abstract, Wellington Book 152
Lot 2, Con 2, Twp. of Erin
. 1908 Jul 9, Registered 1911 Jul 25, Probate WILL, Robert Johnston, decd., to Basil C Johnston, EHalf, Subject to legacies.

1929 August 29, Erin. Mr. & Mrs Basil Johnson, Miss Laura & Master Elwood, of Acton, were Sunday visitors with Mr. & Mrs. W Y Gray. Master Elwood remained for a week's holiday. Reprinted the Erin Advocate.
Ref: Acton Free Press, p. 4
Note: In the same issue is the obituary of John Felker, husband of Jennie Walker. It is not known if Basil John is aware the Walkers (via Grandmother Ella Hamilton) were cousins. - PJA

. TWEEDSMUIR HISTORY, as recorded by Greenrock Women's Institute:
1909 Greenock Literary Picnic, Stanly Park, Erin: Photo: Second Row, Ida & Basil Johnston.

. 1897 Greennock School Pupils, Group photo sitting on the grass in front of the School:
Front Row: Basil Johnson; 2nd Row: Edna Swackhamer; 3rd Row, Richard Near, Back row: Maggie Johnston, Bill & Ernest Near.

. 1919 Feb 5 - This interesting motion by Fred West & Basil Johnston stated that the Sec. & J.L. Allan be a committee to petition our present members about the Daylight Savings Bill.

. 1917 Feb 14 - 1922 Dec 5. - Greenock Farmers Club Minutes
An organization meeting was held in the school house Feb 14, 1917. Directors F. Johnson, Club to be composed of 20 members, Membership fee of .50¢. If any man filed to pay goods he has ordered through the club, the club is responsible. 1918 Jan 10. Pres. absent Mer. Basil Johnston occupied the chair, B. Johnson elected President. At the Jan 24 meeting A Thompson to go to Caledon to see about buying clover seed * in the list of orders for that year red clover seed - 13 bushels $305.

. 1919 Apr 2 - Basil Johnston to be delegate to attend club meeting at Acton on April 5.

. 1922 Dec 5 - Members of Greennock Farmers Club: Basil; Fred O. & Richard Johnston. It appears one of the actives was running a co-operative:
. 1917, 5 orders from Can. Grocer Co., Toronto, 45 cwt. gran. sugar #342.14, groceries $108, turnip, mangel & rape seeds, $193. 1918, Total $4213.
. 1919 Total 2003, 1920 Total $7662 for a car of oats, corn & another of oats on this list of orders. Cost of freight on groceries was added.
. 1921 Total 1101. sugar & cheese only groceries on this order.
. 1922 Total $23. of which 17 bus. seed corn, $18.70, freight $5.2 & 1200 lbs. twine, but no price on this.

. 1917 Feb 14 -1922 Dec 5. Greenock Farmers club.

. 1929 Aug 29 - Mr & Mrs Basil Johnston, Miss Laura & Master Elwood, of Acton, are Sunday visitors with Mr & Mrs W Y Gray. Master Elwood remained for a week's holiday. printed in the Advocate Newspaper.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. 1930 Dec 4. Erin Twp Council Minutes elections to be held in Town Hall, Hillbsburg Mon. Dec 29 1030, Basil Johnston Deputy Returning Officer & Jas McLean, Poll Clerk, at Leslie's School House.
. 1934 Feb 8, Mr Mrs Basil Johnston, son & dau. of Acton, spent Sunday with Mr Mrs W Y Gray.1935 Feb 28, ErinTwp. Organized For Control Of Warble Fly, held in Hillsboro, Mon. Feb 18.The meetings composed to Twp. member s of the Live Stock Improvement committee & Twp. Council. Committee men named throughout the two. to have charge of local arrangements: SS 8, Basil Johnson.

. 1939 While unloading hay yesterday afternoon at his farm 3 miles north of Acton, Basil Johnston well known farmer & life long resident of the district, was instantly killed while he sustained a fractured skull in a farm full from a load of hay to the barn floor.
Ref: Tweedsmuir - Greenock Women's Institute, unreferenced newspaper clipping.

. 1939 Fall Fatal to Erin District Farmer - Basil Johnston, 51 farm in Erin was killed last Wednesday, on the old homestead about 2 m. north of Acton. Johnston & his son Elwood were unloading hay in the barn & the father was standing in front of the lad. He lost his balance & fell, striking his head on the barn door.
Mr. Johnston was an elder in the United Church or a number of years. He was also a member of the Acton Fall Fair board - & a director of the Acton Agr. Society. Beside the son, his widow & a daughter, Laura at home, survive.
Ref: Georgetown Herald, 5 Jul 1939, page 5, column 2.

. Johnston, Basil, News, appeared in Canadian Champion, Milton, ON., 6 Jul 1939, page 2, col. 1.

. 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 - - -

Birth:
(Newspaper announcement a little blurry. 7th or 9th inst.)

Died:
RR. 3.

Basil married Catherine Jane KATIE GRAY on 24 Jun 1914 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. Catherine was born on 14 Oct 1889 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 8 Nov 1967 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Fairview Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

James is the son of Elizabeth & Joseph Fearnley.

Obituary, James Marshall Fernley,
On Wednesday of last week [ Oct 23 1925]' there died at his home in Toronto one of Nature's noblemen, in the person of Marshall Fernley. Mr. F. had been sited with an affection of the hear valves a few days previously & succumbed after a brave fight for live, leaving his devoted wife & family in great sorrow by their sudden bereavement.
Mr F was a son of Joseph Fernely, for many years an esteemed resident of Acton, most of which was spent on the Abram Matthews farm on which Mr G H Switzer no leaves. He spend his youth and manhood in Acton. About 40 years ago married Miss Diana , daughter of Mr & Mrs John Matthews. A very happy married life followed & Mrs Fernley & their son & 2 daughters survive him.
Several years after their marriage Mr & Mrs Fenley removed to Brantford where he was engaged in Mercantile business.
About 20 years as Toronto was chosen as their future home & there he have rested ever since. Mr. F. being engaged in the insurance business, latterly as inspector of agencies of the Northern Life Assurance Co.
From his youth Marshall Fernley was posses of sterling character & high principles. Action upon the example of his Master, Jesus Christ, he went about doing good. Where sickness or need was helens a helping hand. His tender love & solicitude for those who were suffering was admirable. As a Christian worker in organized church & community he was a valued character. He died holding the important position of Superintendent ofSunday School of North Parkdale United Church. Incidentally it is significant that for 27 years this important Sunday School has been controlled by Acton boys. Mr S H Moore was the superintendent & when he returned to untie with a school nearer his place of residence, his immediate successor was J M Ferney who for 13 years has carried it forward with splendid success.
I was hugely through Mr F. initiative & effort that a commodious modern Sunday School building was erected half a dozen years ago.
Mr. Fernley dies in his 61st year. A public funeral was held on Friday afternoon from North Park United church, Rev J Norris Gray, being in charge. Internment was made at Park Lawn Cemetery.

- Mr A E Nicklin, JP, Mr & Mrs A T Brown, R N Brown, Postmaster Matthews were at Toronto on Friday attending the funeral of the late J M Fernley.
Ref: Acton Free Press. - - -

Birth:
Alt Name: Fearley.

Buried:
Toronto.

Family/Spouse: Diana Mary MATHEWS. Diana was born on 14 Apr 1862 in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 22 Jun 1926 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sarah Jane is the daughter of Elizabeth & Joseph Fearnley.

Birth:
Alt Loc: Greensville, Flamborough W, Wentworth Co., ON.

Sarah married John Thomas BAILEY on 14 Dec 1887 in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. John was born on 28 Sep 1861 in Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ida is the daughter of Julia Ann Johnston & Joseph Fernley.

Ida married James Clayton FREEMAN on 15 Feb 1899 in Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario. James was born on 3 Oct 1877 in Blamhand, Perth Co., Ontario; died in 1954 in Gleichen, Alberta. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ontario Birth Registration # 10934
Richard Lawrence Wilson Levins, born 24 Aug 1881, Esquesing, Halton Co.,
Mother Sarah Jane Johnston & John Henry Levins.

Recorded for further research:
. Levins, R., Mr., Marriage notice, appeared in Acton Free Press, 23 May 1907, page 2, column 4.

. Leavens, Rich., Mr. & Mrs., Wedding Announcement/Description, appeared in Acton Free Press, 6 Jun 1957, page 3 column 4.

. Leavens, Richard (Two Daughters), Birth announcement, appeared in Acton Free Press, 30 Jan 1908, page 2, column 1.
. Leavens, Richard L., News, appeared in Acton Free Press, 10 Jan 1963, page 5, column 1. - - -

Died:
verify

Buried:
(Part of Fairview Cem.) Sec Q, Plot 42,

Richard married Catherine Mary Elizabeth CRIPPS on 23 May 1907 in Ancaster, Wentworth Co., Ontario. Catherine was born on 13 Jun 1886 in Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died on 23 Nov 1977 in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; was buried in Fairview Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Robert is the son of Robert of Sarah Jane Johnston &John Henry Leavens.

. 1883 Apr 3 - The Cradle, Leavens, In Esquesing on the 3rd inst., the wife of John Leavens, of a son.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 20 Nov 1884, p3, col 3 .

. 1891 Census Esquesing Twp., Halton, Robt. Levins, age 8/1833 Ontario, Methodist. - - -

Died:
COD: Accidental electrocution.

Buried:
Acton.

Notes:

Ontario Birth Registration
William Arthur Teetzel Levans, born 26 May 1886, Acton, Halton Co.
Mother Sarah Jane Johnston and John Henry Levins.

. 1886 May 27, The Cradle - Leavens, in Acton, on the 26th inst., the wife of Mrs. John Levens of a son.
Ref: Acton Free Press. - - -

Died:
Aged 3 m 12d. Convulstons following infantium, 2 days.

Notes:

Ontario Birth Registration # 11132
Francis Lydia Margaret Leavins, born 20 Jul 1892, Esquesing Twp.
Mother Sarah Jane Johnston and John Henry Leavins. - - -

Birth:
Alt Name Leavens

Frances married George LIONEL SMITH on 24 May 1911 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. George was born on 14 Jul 1887 in Barrie, Vespra Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; died on 11 Feb 1960 in Parry Sound, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Isabella is the daughter of Margaret Elizabeth Johnston and John McMaster.

Oak Harbor, Island Co., Washington is on Whidbey Island, between Vancouver Island and Seattle a little further down the coast. Austin is further south of Oak Harbor, also on Whidbey Island.

1940 CENSUS, AUSTIN ISLAND CO., WASHINGTON:
McMaster, Eldun, Head, 35 /1905, Married, Laborer
McMaster, Irene, Wife, 27 /1913, Married, Washington
McMaster, Wayne, Son, 2, 1938, Single, born Washington.

[Nine familes away are:]


Smith, Isabelle, Head, Age 60 / 1880, Married , born Canada, Naturalized
Smith, Wallace, Son, 17 /1923, Single, born Washington, Laborer, Private Industry
McMaster, M J r, Head, 36 /1904, Married, Washington, Working on own account
McMaster, Lish Pherba, Wife, 28 /1912, Married b. Washington
McMaster, Eleanor, Daughter, 10, 1930, Single, Washington
McMaster, Robert , 7 /1933, Single, Washington
McMaster, Duncan, Head, 79 born 1861, Married, Canada, Naturalized, Farmer
McMaster, Eleanor, Wife, 73 /1867, Married, Canada, Naturalized
Johnston, Richard, Brother-in-law, 71 / 1869, Widowed, Canada, Naturalized.

Birth:
Ref: Ont. Birth Reg.

Buried:
Oak Harbor, Island Co., Washington, Plot Sec 6 Block 176, Lot 16.

Harriet married William FRANKlin SMITH in 1899. William was born in 1871 in Ohio; died on 13 Jan 1953 in Corona, Riverside Co., California; was buried in Maple Leaf Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ontario Birth Registration, Halton Co.
Albert Lawrence Orwell Johnson, Born 30 Jun 1899 at
Esquesing Twp., Halton Co.,
Son of Virena Ramshaw & Richard Lawrence Johnston.

. 1924 Sep 18 - The Johnston-Wiggins Wedding
The home of Mr & Mrs Samuel Wiggins, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Tuesday afternoon, when their daughter Alice Marie? was united in the holy bands of matrimony to Mr. Lawrence Orwell Johnston, son of Mr. & Mrs. R L Johnston, the ceremony being performed by the Rev J Culp, pastor of Acton Methodist Church. Promptly at 3 o'clock the bride entered the drawing room on the arm of her father, to the strains of Loherngrin's wedding march, played by the room's sister, Miss Edna Johnston. The bride was gowned in pearl gray & gold embroidered in blue & gold & wore a bandeau & string of pearls. She carried a shower bouquet of prettiest pink moms & Richmond roses. The bride was preceded into the room by her sister, Miss Vera Wiggins of Buffalo, wearing a frock of rose pink Canton crepe & bandeau of rhinestones & carrying a banquet of sunset roses. The groom was supported by cousin, Mr. Lorne Hamlin, of Toronto.
After the ceremony a dainty luncheon was served in the dining room. Mrs. Culp poured coffee, assisted by Misses Ethel Olimer of Brantford & Jean McKibbon of Toronto, both charmingly dressed in maroon crepe & georgette. Mr & Mrs Johnston left for a trip of Sarnia, Detroit & other points. The bride wore a navy trointine? suite with xx hat & the groom's gift of Lxxtin neck lace. Many handsome gifts testified to the popularity of this happy couple. The groom's gifts to his sister & the bride's sister were handsome bar pins & to the groomsmen a tie pin.

Ontario Land Registry Abstract, Wellington Book 152
Lot 2, Con 2, Twp. of Erin
. 1841 May 4, Bargain&Sale, Thos. Martin & Wife, to James Leslie, £100, East Half, 100A.
. 1873 Jun 13, Probate Will, James Leslie, to John & Joel Leslie, Executors & Lydia Leslie Executrix of James Leslie. To sell & convey.
. 1874 Mar 10, Quit claim Phebe Fonger & Robert Johnston & Wife & Robt Tovell, to John Leslie, SE Half.
. 1874 Aug 25, B&S, Robt. Tovell, to Robt. Johnston, EHalf 100A. with use of Spring & right of way.
. 1908 Jul 9, Registered 1911 Jul 25, Probate WILL, Robert Johnston, decd., to Basil C Johnston, EHalf, Subject to legacies.
. David A Henderson & Wife, to Richard L Johnston, $1800, Half 100A., Special re Timber etc.
. 1939 Oct 5, Grant, Elwood Johnston & Laura Johnston spinster, heirs of Basil Johnston dec, to Catherine Johnston, $1., E half 100A., Treasurer consents others.
. 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.
1956 Aug 24, Probate WILL, Richard L Johnston, decd., to sons: Albert L O Johnston & Wm. R Johnston, West Half, as tenants in common.
. 1959 May 14, Grant, Albert L Johnston & XX missing off edge of page.

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.

. 1966 Jan 20, Thurs. Service Diploma for O. Johnston At Agricultural Society dinner [Abbreviated version.]
At the Agricultural Society annual dinner Orwell Johnston was especially honored, life member, Arthur Sswackhamer celebrated his 82 birthday & over 100 enjoyed a delicious meal & unusually informative program of slides, held Wednesday Jan 12, at Ballinafad United Church.
An Agricultural Service Diploma was awarded to Orwell Johnston, an honorary director of the fair board, president of the board in 1940, a life long member of the farming community. The certificate approved by the Dept. of Agriculture, is given for meritorious service to agricultural. Mr. Johnston first became a direct of the fair board in 1920 & served on the heavy horses & concessions committees. He has been a Lorne school trust, Walker Lodge member of Acton United church, acting as steward, elder & for the past many years clerk of session.
His wife, the former Elsie Wiggins, was with him at the dinner as he was applauded by the crowd. Happy Birth was sung to spry Arthur Swackhamer, who was 82 that day. Photo of Orwell Johnston, Shirt, tie, white shirt & a flower in his lapel.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. 1934 Feb 8, Speakers, at the Young People's Conference of the Presbyterian Church. Mr Al Johnston, Miss Elizabeth Walker.O Sunday morning Mr. Johnston spoke in the United church. Al Johnston, showed us how we were missing life. He presented an intensely interesting & colorful contras of the lives of 2 men: Lord Bryon & Christ. He showed us what a selfish & vain life one led, while other other hand was a man living a glorious life that has come down all through the ads to us. His description was so real that it left us with an urgent desire to be awake & follow that glorious life in very deed we do.


Acton Free Press:
. 1963 Jan 24 - Johnston - Mr & Mrs. Laurence Johnston are happy to announced the birth of a daughter on January 17. A sister for Judy & Kathy.

. 1966 Jan 8 - Mr & Mrs. Laurence Johnson wish to announce the birth of a son, Daniel Robert, born Jan 8, 1966, at Guelph General Hospital. A brother for Judy, Kathy & Margaret.

. 27 Mar 1958, Wedding announcement/description of Johnston, Lawrence James.
Ref: Canadian Champion, Milton, pg. 6

. 1976 Jan 21 - Mortgage burned at Trinity United church, is now debt free, following the formal official burning of the mortgage. ...long time clerk of session Orwell Johnston. Mr. Johnston reviewed highlights of the church history, including the fact the old church was condemned in 1959. Methodism came to Acton in 1828. Men of the church who worked on the building project in 1960 were Orwell Johnston, Mansell Nellis, Kenneth All.
* Group photo with Orwell Johnston.

. 1978 May 31 - Photo New Elder Emeritus of Trinity United church, Orwell Johnson was honored Sunday morning. Pictured are past board chairman Bob hart who read the address elder emeritus Clarence Gamble, Mr. Johnston, elder emeritus Lillian Easton & Board chairman Eldon Comfort.

. On Sunday the congregation of Trinity United church welcomed into the order the Elder Emeritus one of its most faithful members, Orwell Johnson, who has been a dedicated elder for over 50 years. Also present was Clarence Gamble. Park Ave. Mr Johnston was born in Esquesing Twp. during the reign of Queen Victoria. He was baptized in Siliam Methodist Church. The building has long been removed from the intersection of the present Hwy 25 & Sidereal 5, Erin Twp. As a boy he lived during the reign of Edward 7th & at the age of 11, in company with his family, on the closing of Siloam, joined Acton Methodist Church.
As a lad of 14 he commenced serving as an usher & since served on every committee & board guiding the life of his church.
1924 was rather large year in Orwell's life. when he entered into a lifetime partnership with Elsie Wiggins & persuaded her that a change of name on her part would be advantageous to both of them. Orwell & Elsie married 1925 at Acton Methodist. For 15 continuous years he served as Clerk of Sessions, keeping history record boos.
Orwell also was active with the Acton Fall Fair Board since 1940. He is a member of Walker Lodge A.F. & A.M.He helped to build Hwy 7. He has retired from active participation on the board but still services as secretary o the the trustees.
Ref: Acton Free Press. - - -

Birth:
Alt Name: Albert Lawrence Orwell Johnston.

Died:
Verify location.

Albert married Alice ELSIE Louise WIGGINS on 18 Sep 1924 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. Alice was born on 26 Jan 1898 in Powasson, Parry Sound Co., Ontario; died on 5 Apr 1988 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried in Fairview Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1919 Apr 10, School's Roll of Honor in March Examinations: Lower School, Form II, class 1, edna Johnston.

. 1924 Sep 18 - Lawrence Orwell Johnston, son of Mr & Mrs R L Johnson, married Alice Marie Wiggins ...To the strains of Lohergrin's wedding march, played by the groom's sister, Miss Edna Johnson.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. Ontario, Halton Co., Marriage Registration #11529-25
Melbourne Charles Overholt, 23, machinist, Eastwood Ont., Acton, s/o John Edward Overholt (b. Eastwood) & Hattie MURDOCH,
married Edna Maud JOHNSTON, 22, Esquesing twp., Acton,
d/o Richard Lawrence Johnston (b. Erin twp) & Verna RAMSHAW,
Witn: Roy Johnston of Acton & Hattie Overholt of Brantford, 31 Oct. 1925 at Esquesing twp.

. 1925 Oct 15 - Mr Mrs Richard L Johnston, Acton, announced the engagement of their only daughter, Edna Maude, to Mr. Melbourne c Overholt, youngest son of Mr Mrs J E Overholt, of Brantford, Ontario, the marriage to take place shortly.
. Overholft-Johnston Nuptials. A pretty autumn wedding took place on Sat. afternoon at the home of Mr Mrs R L Johnston, first line, Esquesing, when their only daughter, Edna Maude, became the bride of Melbourne C Overholt, son of Mr Mrs J E Overhold, of Brantford, the bride entered the drawing room on the arm of her father, to the strains of Lohegrins wedding march played by Miss Hattie Overhold, sister of the groom.
The bride liked lovely in her wedding gown of white satin canton, trimmed with seed pearls & wore a bandeau & necklace of pearls, also the groom's gift, a white gold wristwatch & carried a shower bouquet of American Bounty roses & lily of the valley. Little Doris Blow, niece of the good, made a pretty flower girl. She was dressed in white milk crepe de chine, trimmed with pin rosed & sliver ribbon & carried a basket of pink baby mums. The room's gift to his sister was a lovely compact & to his nice a gold signet ring. The ceremony was conducted by Rev R E Zimmerman, Acton United Church. Following the ceremony a dainty buffet lunch as served in the dining room, after which the bridal couple left for a trip to Toronto, Niagara Falls & other points. The bride travelled in a row of satin faced crepe & cut velvet & rosewood coat, trimmed with mandell fur [i.e. brown mink], with hat to match. On their return Mr Mrs Overholt will reside in their new home on Wilbert St. Acton.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. 1925 Oct 1 - Acton Fall Fair
Ladies Work Useful: Cotton Comforter; Rag Floor rugs; Work apron & cap;
Ladies Fancy Work: Guest towels, crochet trimmed; Tea cloth embroidered; Library Table Runs, embroidered; sofa pillow, silk embroidered; Tatting, colors; Single piece colored embroidery, other than listed; Single piece white embroidery, other than listed-;
Ladies Fancy Work Specials, collection of Ladies Fancy Work Collection;
Fine & Decorative Arts: Other subjects, original. - by Miss Edna M Johnston.

. Ladies Fancy Work: Pair bedroom slippers, crochet or knit; Pair tray cloths, Maderia embroidery; Tea cloth crochet trimmed; Lady's 3 piece Lingerie Set, crochet trimmed; Sofa pillow, other style; Embroidered, Hardanger; Ladies Fancy Work amateur, Hydro special. - Miss Alice Johnstone (identity?)
Ladys Convalescent jacket - Mrs L Lawson.

. Est. 1940 Armed Forces Willing Workers, photo undated, A dozen plus women near fence in a grassy field in this roadside photo &, Edna Johnston is sitting on the ground, 2nd from left. List of items donated, e.g. dresses, towels, scarves, sweaters. 124 quilts all the work being done by these ladies at their meetings after the business was completed. Funds are raised by parties, booths, canvass & donations, amounting to $949.47 expenditures which included boxes for local boys overseas. This is a fine report & the ladies of the Wogram Willing Workers have reasons to be proud of their year's record.
Ref: Farewell, Arthur Twp. - Tweedswmuir Histories.

. 1951 Apr 12 - Obituary,
Mrs M Overholt, Dies on Sunday
This community was indeed grieved to learn of the closing of a bright young life in the passing of Mrs. M C Overholt of 502 Windermere Ave., Toronto.* She had been failing health for the past 2 months & in spite of the loving care & attention of all. She failed to rally & passed away at her home on Sunday morning.

Born at Acton, Edna M Johnston was a daughter of Mr & Mrs R L Johnston. She spent her girlhood days here & attended Acton & Guelph Schools. 26 years ago she married Melbourne C Overhold & for the past 23 years they have resided in Toronto.

Besides her husband, she leaves 1 daughter, Merle, at home;
& parents Mr & Mrs R L Johnson, 2 brothers L Orwell & W Roy reside here. To those who have lost a loving wife & mother & a brilliant daughter & sister, the sympathy of many friends goes at this time.

Mrs. Overholt was a woman who never seemed to weary of dong good work. Besides her busy home life she was a member of the Canadian Club, T Eaton Forum, Humberside Home & School club, Toronto Home at School Council & Vice-President & director of Clarke Bros machine C Ltd. of which her husband is president. Her church membership was with the Runnymede United Church & she was a member of the branch of neighborhood workers Association, VP of Woman's Assoc. & also belong to the Amicus Club of Howard Park United Church.
Evidence of the friendships she had won by he bright cherry life & her willingness to help good works was seen in a wealth of floral tributes & in the many friends who called & attended the services at York Bros Funeral Home, Toronto & the Victor B Rumley Funeral Home in Acton. Rev E W Jewitt conducted the service in Toronto & assisted Rev E A Currey in the service in Acton.

Pallbearers were Messrs. Jack & Kenneth Blow, Ernest & Clarence Wide & Melvin & Orland Harris. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Acton.

* X-Reference & Note of Coincidence:
3rd Cousin once removed, Edna Maude Johnston, (1903 Acton- 1951 Toronto) lived on the same street, at 502 Windermere Ave., & at the same time 1951, as Mary WALKER Finn, who lived on Windermere Ave., the second house from Annette Ave. It is not known if they knew were aware of this relationship. - PJ Ahlberg, 2011.
. Research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Died:
Sunday. 502 Windermere Ave.

Buried:
Acton, ON.

Edna married Melbourne Charles OVERHOLT on 31 Oct 1925 in Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Melbourne was born on 15 Sep 1903 in Eastwood, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1947 Jul 30 - Leslie Clan Hold 11 Family Reunion,
On Saturday, July 26 at the beautiful home of Mr & Mrs. Wilfred Leslie, Jr. Georgetown, the 11th reunion of the Leslie can was held, 151 Enjoyed dinner. John Leslie, b. Co. Tyrone, Ireland, settled L 22, 10th Line, Esquesing in 1891.
Present: Mr & Mrs J L Stewart, Mr & Mrs Elmer Johnston, Dorothy Johnston, Roy Johnston, Mrs. Charlotte McDonald of Hamilton. Mr & Mrs Richard Johnson, Mrs. Basin Johnston, Mr. Elwood Johnston.
Ref: Georgetown Herald.

. 1943 Jan 21 Rockwood: Death of Mrs. Kinnace. Pallbearers: Roy Johnston, Acton at the funeral held Monday at the home of Mr. & Mrs Geo Bolton.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. 1970 Mar 25 - Acton's Mr & Mrs Roy Johnston have completed their 3 week vacation which they & Mrs. Johnston's mother, Mrs Rose Dyer, spent in Florida recently.
Ref: Acton Free Press - - -

Birth:
Lot 30, Con 1.

William married Edna Vera DYER on 10 Jun 1933 in Rockwood, Wellington Co., Ontario. Edna was born est 1906 in Rockwood, Wellington Co., Ontario; died after 1970 in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wellington Co. Registration Registration #034743,
Aug. 17, 1894, Luella May REED, Female, Father Jas H. Reed, Farmer,
Mother Lydia M. JOHNSTON, Informant Robt A. Reed, Erin, Registered Sep 1, 1894, Accoucheur Dr. Hamilton, Registrar Thomas Young. - - -

Birth:
Alt Name: Luellia.

Died:
Verify location.

Luella married Harley Lawrence BIGNALL on 23 Mar 1921 in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Harley was born on 11 Dec 1896 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; died in in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Verify: Census 1911 Apr 6: Ad. son / adopted.

Died:
Verify location.

Family/Spouse: Ethel Isabel WILLOT. Ethel was born est 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Wellington Co. Registration #034858, Sep 29, 1895. Clarence Elmore GAMBLE, male, Father Wm. Geo. Gamble, Farmer,
mother Mary Eliz. JOHNSTON. Informant Wm G. Gamble, Lot 1, Conc 2, Erin.
Registered Nov 25, 1895. Accoucheur Dr. J.F. Uren, Registrar Thomas Young.

. 1978 May 31 - Photo New Elder Emeritus of Trinity United church, Orwell Johnson was honored Sunday morning. Pictured are past board chairman Bob hart who read the address elder emeritus Clarence Gamble, Mr. Johnston, elder emeritus Lillian Easton & Board chairman Eldon Comfort.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. 1978 Nov 29. (Summary) The Brick Church is dead for nearly 60 years. Orwell Johnston remembers going to Sunday School in the little brick church call, properly, Siloam Methodist. He reminisces about traveling up the First Line from his family's farm behind a trotting horse. The Johnston family didn't take Hwy 7 to reach the corner of Hwy 25 & Town boundary where the church was situated. There were no paved highways in 1909. Instead, the horse would travel his familiar route from first Line along a sideroad, now long gone, beside Harry Murray's farm to Town boundary & Second Line.

Clarence Gamble brought up in the Brick Church [Methodist], believes the founding fathers include grandfather of Gordon Leslie, Eli Snyder, Robert Johnston & John Gamble, his own grandfather. When the Brick Church was demolished in the early 30's, the brick was used to face one of the Johnson residences. Orwell remembers Elwood Johnson's father bought it in 1919 when most of the congregation had dispersed.

Mr. Johnston remembers being taught by Mrs. Albert McKeown, mother of our present postmaster. He loved the classes although they were very different from present day Sunday School. Verses had to be memorized, the bible studied & each day's text absorbed. Competition for picture cards was keen.
Both Clarence & Orwell enjoyed their Sunday School days although they maintained they well well behaved boys not getting into mischief. "When you went to church you stayed put, you were seen & not heard", remembers Mr. Gamble. Mr. Johnson adds, " I had to behave - I had a strict father. If I let a hymn book fall, he would take me out & lick me. Clarence Gamble heard tell of the tragedy through family history. At one point, a fierce storm blew the church roof off & flattened the driving sheds. The congregation clubbed together & repaired the damage with a few days, but Orwell Johnston feels, "the church started to go downhill from then on."
When the Brick Church was demolished in the early 30's, the brick was used to face one of the Johnson residences. Orwell remembers Elwood Jonson's father bought it.
When the Union of Methodist churches took place in 1884 there was some discussion concerning closing the Brick Church, only a mile from the larger Acton Church. But the church will live in the memory of people like Orwell Johnston & his wife Elise who as a girl, moved across the road from the church in the year of its closing & married one of its former members.

When the Brick Church was demolished in the early 30's, the brick was used to face one of the Johnson residences. Orwell remembers Elwood Jonson's father bought it.
Ref: Acton Free Press, p. 23. - - -

Birth:
Lot 1, Con 2.

Family/Spouse: Ferris HARWOOD. Ferris was born in 1897; died in 1946 in Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wellington Co., Registration #044476, Aug 22, 1897, Albert Edwd. GAMBLE, male, father Wm. Geo. Gamble, farmer,
mother Mary E. JOHNSTON. Informant W. G. Gamble. Registered Oct 22, 1897. Accoucheur Dr. Uren.

Verify this Mary Elizabeth Johnston is the mother of Albert E Gamble. - - -

Albert married Joan Evelyn WILLIAMSON on 28 Jun 1922 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario. Joan was born on 16 May 1903 in Glencairn, Dumfries Co., Scotland; died on 14 May 1993 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lot 32, Con 2, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Book 711, p-433
. 1901 Apr 1, B&S, Jessie & Wallace labs, her husband. to Robert Johnston, $1000. NW corner for meeting house & burying ground.
. 1906 Apr 5, B&S, Robt. Johnston & wife, to Chas. B Johnston, $4200, 100 Acres.
. 1926 Apr 1, Grant, Charlotte Melissa McDonald, married woman as admix of estate of Charles B Johnson, decreased & Elmore Roy Johnston, unmarried man, to John Allan, $5500, 100 acres.

Notes:

Lot 32, Con 2, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Book 711, p431-433
. 1926 Apr 1, Grant, Charlotte Melissa McDonald, married woman as admix of estate of Charles B Johnson, decreased & Elmore Roy Johnston, unmarried man, to John Allan, $5500, 100 acres. - - -

Birth:

Elmore married Dora Amenda SPROWL on 10 Sep 1927 in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Dora was born in 1905 in Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Aged 16 years.

Notes:

Cecil married Harriet Toothy Isabel HAWKINS on 5 Jun 1935. Harriet was born on 8 Apr 1914; died on 2 Dec 1994 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Williamson Nellis is the daughter of J Julia Ann Johnston and Smith Nellis.

Died:
R.R. 3.

Notes:

. 1932 Aug 18, Eramosa Barn Destroyed
Fie Occurs During Threshing Operations & Building, Machine & Stock are Destroyed
On Saturday afternoon the barn on the farm of Lloyd Johnston at Lot 7, 7th line, Eramosa Township, was completely destroyed by fire. Threshing operations were being carried on at the time, but just what was the cause of the fire is not known. Mr Johnston & the hired manger the only 2 in the building & were in charge of the separator.
The first warning was noticed by Lloyd Johnston, who was on top of the separator when a burst of flame seemed to envelope the machine& all around the lower part. He had just sufficient time to frighten the team from the building & warn his helper & escape himself before being trapped. In a few moments the entire barn was a mass of flames & although neighbors soon gathered to render assistance, the L-shaped structure was soon a seething mass of flames & nothing could be saved.
The barn & pig pen & driving shed attached, along with crop of hay, wheat & barley & 15 pigs & the separator & some implements, were a total loss. Some Insurance was carried on the premises.

. 1980 Nov 19 Everton, Mr Mrs Robert Johnston & family have moved from their home at the Everton Scout Camp to their new home with Robert's parents Mr Mrs Lloyd Johnston, RR 4 Rockwood.
Ref: Acton Free Press newspaper. - - -

Died:
Lot 7 Con 7, Barn burned.

Notes:

. 1836 Jul 2 - Mr Mrs Robert E Johnston, Rockwood, Ontario, announce the engagement of their only daughter, Maria Ethylene, to Mr. David Donald Gray, son of Mrs. Gray & the late James Gray, of Rockwood, the marriage to take place in the middle of July.
Ref: Canadian Champion Newspaper, Milton, ON., 2 Jul 1936, p. 3, column 3

. 1936 July 16th - Marriage Gray - Johnston, Rockwood, Ontary, July 16th. the marriage took place in the home of Robert E Johnston, Rockwood, yesterday of Maria Ethylene, dau. of Mr Mrs. Robert E Johnston, to David Donald Gray, son of Mrs. James Gray, Rockwood.
Rev. W J Taylor officiated. The house was decorated with summer flowers & the wedding music was played by Miss Mabel Atkinson, Milton. During the signing too the register Miss Eda Anderson sang. The bride was given in marriage by her father & she wore go of white satin, princess line, high neckline, bell sleeves. Her veil was of net & was incapable shape, caught with orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of Braircliff roses. The couple was unattended. A buffet luncheon was served to about 35 guests, after which the couple left on their wedding trip. They are sailing Saturday on the Duchess of Atholl from Montreal. The bride donned for traveling a blue printed silk ensemble. They will reside at Rockwood.
Ref: Canadian Champion Newspaper, Milton, ON, p. 2, column 5, published 1936 July 23.

Obituary
Gray, Ethel, At the intensive Care Unit of Henderson General Hospital, Hamilton on Fri. Jan 5, 1979. Ethel Johnson, beloved wife of David D Gray of Rockwood. Dear sister of Lloyd & Edgar Johnston, both of Rockwood. Also survived by nieces & nephews. Service at Guelph was held Monday. Interment Rockwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a donation to your own church or a charity would be appreciated.
Ref: Acton Free Press newspaper.

Birth:
Alt DOB Jun 1909

Maria married David Donald GRAY on 13 Jul 1936 in Rockwood, Wellington Co., Ontario. David was born in 1897 in Rockwood, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

.1937 Jan 21, Rockwood. The Y.P.S. of the United Church held a successful crokinold the early part of last week. Winners for the ladies & gentleman were Mrs J A Elliott & Misses Elizabeth Hutchinson & Kathleen Taylor, Messrs Edgar Johnston & Wallace Hamilton.

. 1947 Feb 6 Rockwood. As a result of last week's bad storm creating had going on foot & motoring, the township snowplow operated by Edgar & Lloyd Johnston, had hard work combating the hard crust open up the streets in the village, so much so that the truck was temporally out of commission for a few days
Ref: Acton Free Press newspaper.

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. Born: Johnston, Born on Christmas Day, Dec 25, to Mr & Mrs Fred Johnson, a daughter.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 30 Dec 1909, p. 2, col 1.

. 1924 Nov 13 - Leslie's School. The following report for October for Leslie School, Erin [ S.S. No. 8 Erin] Class V Elva Johnson, Florence Johnston. E C Currie, Teacher.
Ref: Acton Free Press, Page 7.

. 1934 Oct 4 - U.F.Y.P.O. OFFICERS - THE NEWLEY ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE UFYLP for the coming season are: Secretary - Elva Johnston.
Ref: Acton Free Press.

. 1947 Jul 30 - Leslie Clan Hold 11 Family Reunion, On Saturday, July 26 at the beautiful home of Mr & Mrs. Wilfred Leslie, Jr. Georgetown, the 11th reunion of the Leslie can was held, 151 Enjoyed dinner. John Leslie b. Co. Tyrone, Ireland, settled L 22, 10th Line, Esquesing in 1891. Present: Mr & Mrs J L Stewart, Mr & Mrs Elmer Johnston, Dorothy Johnston, Roy Johnston, Mrs. Charlotte McDonald of Hamilton. Mr & Mrs Richard Johnson, Mrs. Basin Johnston, Mr. Elwood Johnston.
Ref: Georgetown Herald.

. 1969 Jul 16 - Greenock WI were taken on a mystery trip to the village of Rockwood to visit the "enchanted house of dolls', 525 dolls for 45 countries, made by their proud owner, Mr H Shoemaker. In her charming soft-spoken manner she commented on her dolls. Mrs. Elwood Johnston thanked Mrs. Shoemaker for her interesting story of her hobby. Mrs Elwood Johnston & Miss E parents were conveners for "Historical Research". Mrs E Johnston had prepared a motto "All Wisdom is not new Wisdom. Wisdom is happiness. Happiness is personality & lifetime of thing, shoe told in part. Mrs. Elva Winters was courtesy convener.
Ref: Acton Free Press, p 2. - - -

Birth:
Lot 5, Con 2, Erin Twp.

Buried:
Guelph, Monument MS 12 - 34.

Family/Spouse: Alfred WINTER. Alfred was born est 1909; died in in Rockwood, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Florence is the daughter of Gertrude Nelles & Frederick Johnston

. 1965 Sep 4, Names of former pupils who registered at the Greenock school Reunion to commemorate the closing of the School.:
Barbara, Doreen, Keith Johnston, Florence Allan Johnston, John & Mrs. Jean Johnston, Mr & Mrs. Bill Johnston, Helen Johnston.

. The Allan Farm
On Lot 7, Con. 3, was one of the earliest to be taken from the Crown; but the Allan family did not come until the spring of 1855. John Allan came from Hamilton, & was a carpenter who had learned his trade in Scotland. He paid 287 pounds for the 200 acres, built a house & barn & a shed for drying hops. He planted hops, & packed them in large bales when dry. On a good year a democrat load would bring $600. The old house was burned in 1889, & replaced by the brick house. From 1860-1862, a lumber company had a mill on this farm, & bought up all the hardwood in the area. It was hauled to Acton by Oxen, & shipped to England & Scotland for ship building. John Allan married Jane Moore. In 1890, the farm was sold to their second son, John Allan, who married Rubina Auld, & there they lived the rest of their lives. Mrs. John Allan sold the farm in 1929, to son Chester & his wife, the former Florence Johnston. They had6 children.
Ref: History of Erin Twp.

. TWEEDSMUIR HISTORY, as recorded by Greenrock Women's Institute:
Recollections of the Local Beef Ring - by Mrs. Chester Allan (Florence Johnston).
I remember when I was a young girl, being wakened very early in the morning to the sound of horses' hooves & buggies coming in & out of our lane which was close to my bedroom win. It was mostly men at that time but some women came a little later as they likely had children & breakfast to be look after first but hey were usually all away before 7 to get the meat home before the heat of the day.

Mr father, Fred Johnston, was the butcher for several years, Mr. Ed. Mann coming early Saturday morning to help him with the cutting up, weighing & putting each person's meat in the right box. I also remember hearing that Albert McKeown & Ro; & Allan took a turn at butchering.
Dad had a building at the back of the barn that had a cement floor with a ring fastened in the floor near the thought leading to a hole in the ground outside. In the same building he had large covered cement cistern that he a reserve of water piped from our well by a windmill, good supply of water was necessary to keep everything clear.
The BEEF RING was in operation just for the summer months. Each farmer was to furnish one beef each summer for a full share which consisted of a roast & a boil & a piece of steak each week. For a small family 2 could go together & each take a half share which would be a roast one week & a boil & steak the alternate week.
Along one wall of the slaughter house was a double row of pen front boxes about the size of a hen's nest with a name tag on each box.
A meeting was held so that everyone knew when it would be their turn to supply the beef. They also had rules as to the approximate weight & age 400 to 600 albs weight & not over 5 years. In any health problems turned up, a health inspector was to be called in. I remember this happening once & the animal was condemned with T.B. There was no meat that week but a low of cleaning up to be done.
The animals were brought to our barn Thursday evening. Friday night was butchering night & very early the next morning it had to be cut up, weighted & put in a cotton flour or sugar bag that each person left the week before. The farmer that supplied the beef received the liver, heart, tail & hide. A large chart was made about 2x # feet marked in squares with each weeks across the top & each man's ahem down the left hand side, the weight to each person's meat was put in the right square so that at the end of the season the columns were added both ways & the total both ways came to the same figure in the right hand corner. A business meeting was held in the school at the close of each seasons & if the beef that a man pout in was heavier than the average he would be paid the difference at a price that was set in the spring, likewise if a light than average weight animal was put in he would pay the difference. Two auditors were appointed each year to check the books. Business meetings were held a Greenock school & sometimes an oyster supper was held in a home for a family get together.

Benefits of the week ring - fresh beef for a few days once a week in summer, a change from cured salted port or the occasional hen. On the other hand I imagine a neck boil would be a challenge for Sunder dinner if that was the day your in-laws or special friends decided to come to dinner. Do not know how many years the beef ring was in operation or the pay received for butchering & cutting up but it is concluded that it must have been the early 1900's when it started. One of the first men who did the butchering was Mr. Simon McGlaughlin, followed by Bert McKeown, Fred Johnston (Mrs. Allan's father & then Roland Allan.
Ref: Wellington Co. Museum & Archives.

. 1924 Nov 13 - Leslie's School. The following report for October for Leslie School, Erin [ S.S. No. 8 Erin] Class V Elva Johnson, Florence Johnston. E C Currie, Teacher.
Ref: Acton Free Press, Page 7.

. 1964-65 Greennock School Pupils Class Photo: Barbara Johnston, small blond girl, kneel in front row of class.

. 1965 Sep 4, Names of former pupils who registered at the Greenock school Reunion to commemorate the closing of the School.:
Barbara, Doreen, Keith Johnston, Florence Allan Johnston, John & Mrs. Jean Johnston, Mr & Mrs. Bill Johnston, Helen Johnston. - - -

Birth:
Lot 5, Con 3.

Died:
- Verify location.

Family/Spouse: Chester ALLAN. Chester was born est 1911; died in in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1931 Jul 2 - Greenock School promotions for S S No 6, Erin: Jr III, Eileen Johnston.
Ref: Acton Free Press newspaper.


. 1931 Sep 24, Erin Twp. School Fair was best ever, held at springs on Sep 15 in the school grounds. Grain:, class 8, Golden Bantam Sweet Corn, Eileen Johnston.
TWEEDSMUIR HISTORY, as recorded by Greennock Women's Institute:
. 1932 S. S. Erin School, Group School photo, cedar trees in the background is this close up photo:
Second row Eileen Johnston, age 10 or so, happy girl with short dark blunt cut hair, white frilly blouse, She stands out by her smile.
Ref: Wellington Co. Archives & Museum. - - -

Buried:
Plot Row 30- 2 south face.

Family/Spouse: Lloyd Goodwin BURT. Lloyd was born on 10 Sep 1917; was buried in Coningsby Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1938 Oct 12 - Married Johnston-Burt
At the United Church parsonage, Georgetown, on Sat. Sep 24, 1938, by Rev F C Overend,
Ella Margaret, youngest daughter of Mr & Mrs Lawrence Burt
to William Robert Johnston, only son of Mr & Mrs. Frederick Johnston of Acton. - - -

Family/Spouse: Ella MARGARET BURT. Ella was born on 1 Feb 1914; died on 2 Dec 1998 in Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1932 Apr 14 Mr Mrs Ernest Near & Master Robert, of Toronto visited his mother & other Acton friends over the weekend.


. 1952 Sept 25, Visitors attending the Acton Fair: Mrs Davis Johnston & twins Karen & Brain of Guelph,
Mrs Ida Near, Ernest Near & Bob Near of Toronto.
Mr Mrs Carl Somers of Toronto were recent visitors with Mr Mrs R L Johnston.

. 1968 May 22 - Acton, Mrs Mrs Ernest West, Peter Paul & Michael of Waterloo, Miss Ina Near, Mr Ernest Near of Toronto visited Sunday afternoon with Mr Mrs Fred West.
Ref: Acton Free Press newspaper. - - -

Notes:

Mildred Eileen married Mr. McPherson on 1 Jun 1936.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Aged 4.

Notes:

Died:
Aged 10y.

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]

Family/Spouse: Margaret Olive BOYD. Margaret was born on 20 Apr 1892 in Kingston, Frontenac Co., Ontario; died on 25 Oct 1972 in Whitby, Durham Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Cora Mabel SHIDRICK. Cora was born in c 1892 in Hartford, Norfolk Co., Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jacques Gustave WEGELIN. Jacques was born on 16 Jun 1901 in Alsace, France; died in 1976 in Okotoks, Alberta. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Twin to Mildred M Leavens.

Notes:

Mildred is the daughter of Mildred Catherine Mary Elizabeth Cripps (1886-1912). Twin sister to Violet Leavens.

Obituary
In Memory of Mildred Marguerite Leavens
at the Schoellkopf Health Centre in Niagra Falls, New York, on Saturday October 19th 2002, in her 95th year.
Born in Acton, Ontario, she lived most of her life in Niagara Falls, New York, where she trained as a registered nurse. During World War II she served in the U.S. Army Medical Corp in England & Germany. She retired as a registered nurse from Memorial Medical Centre in 1973 after 42 years of service.
She is survived by her sister Dorothy Ford and her husband Henry of Baysville, a sister Edna of Fonthill, a sister-in-law Marjorie Leavens of Stoney Creek, a brother-in-law Gerry Stortz of Welland as well as neices, nephews, great nieces & nephews and great-great nieces & nephews. Marguerite is predeceased by her brothers and sisters Ileen, Edward, Florence, Violet, Fred and Charles.
Cremation with interment of cremains at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens.

Birth:
Twin to Violet Leavens.

Buried:
Fonthill, ON.

Notes:

Richard is the son of Catherine Cripps and Richard Lawrence Willson Leavens.

Richard Leavens married 14 Dec 1935 to On a Marjorie Hollingshead.

Notes:

Fred is the son of Richard Lawrence Wilson Leavens.

Red Leavens married 30 Dec 1940 to Anna Pearl Fleming.

Buried:
Kitchener, Ontario.

Notes:

Dorothy is the daughter of Catherine Cripps and Richard Lawrence Wilson Leavens.

Dorothy Leavens married 29 Jul 1938 to Henry Ford of Buffalo NY.

Notes:

Birth:
Bay Street

Notes:

. Ontario Death Registration
Melvin Rutledge Smith died 9 Jul 1915, three months, at Parry Sound, Ontario.
Parents. M Levins, and Lionel Smith. - - -

Died:
Infantile atrophy. Asthemia.

Notes:

Ontario Death Registration
Male, Smith, died 26 Dec 1926 at Parry Sound,
Parents: Frances Lydia Marguerite Leavens and Geo. Lionel Smith. - - -

Notes:

. Census 1940 North Truck, King Co., Washington
Wm Raymond Smith, age 38 /1902 Washington,
Wife Adelin C age 33, b 1907 Canada.
Wm. Raymond W Smith, age 12, b. Washington.
Morris Frankie Smith, age 10,
Adeline Smith, age 4,
Randolph Smith, 2. - - -

Notes:

Birth:
Ref: Wash Birth Cert. [type name Lawrence Dub Smith, rest hand written.} Alt name L. R. Smith.

Notes:

Birth:
Alt name: Samuel Robert Smith.

Family/Spouse: Harold Charles HEINTZ. Harold was born on 24 Mar 1911 in Monroe, Snohomish Co., Washington; died on 12 Apr 1979 in Seattle, King Co., Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]