1. | Eleanor Martha NELLIE JOHNSTON was born on 14 Aug 1866 in Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 28 Nov 1921 in California. Notes:
Nellie is the daughter of of of Mary.the 1st & Richard Lawrence Johnston.
. 1880 Nellie Johnston was a witness the wedding at Georgetown of her half-sister, Sarah J Johnston to John H Leavens (Levins).
. Died - PENTLAND - at 1653 North El Molland Ave., Pendouduna, Cal. on Monday, Nov 20, 1921, Eleanor Martha (Nellie Johnston) widow of the late David Pentland, formerly of Acton & Peterboro, Canada. In her 72nd year.
. In Memoriam:
Eleanor Martha Pentland. A note from Mrs. Marsh Little of Penplena, Cal. given the following particulars of the death of her sister, Mrs. David Pentland, known in her girlhood days in Acton as Nelly Johnson:
"After a prolong illness death came to Mrs. Pentland, at her home at Penplena, Cal. on Monday Nov. 28. Mrs. Pentland's children & immediate relatives were present at the time of her sleeping. She had been in full health since last April. Afterwards she suffered extremely so that all were thankful when the end came in peaceful rest.
She entered into rest on the same date as her wedding day, Nov 28th.
Mrs. Pentland was the xxx of 10 children of late Mr. & Mrs. R L Johnston, who lived in Acton bet. 50 - 60 years ago. Of the 6 sons & 4 dau, the living here, Mrs. Rxx Little, widow of the late Robt. Little, public school inspector of co. of Halton. Much sympathy will go out to Mrs. Little in her bereavement & loneliness.
Ref: Acton Free Press, 8 Dec 1921, page 6, column 1. (Blurry article, multiples of place spelling are suspect. - PJA. - - -
Birth:
Family/Spouse: Dr. David PENTLAND. David was born est 1866 in Acton, Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Ontario; died on 18 May 1911 in California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Rev. Richard William SCANLAN. Richard was born in 1854 in County Limerick, Ireland; died on 26 Mar 1926 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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