Descendants of Peter JOHNSTON, Jr. & Caroline BLACK

as of 7 October 2000

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Generation No. 1

1. PETER2 JOHNSTON, JR. (PETER1) was born 11 Nov 1830 in NJ, and died 2 Apr 1917 in Homer City, Indiana Co. PA. He married CAROLINE BLACK, daughter of ALEXANDER BLACK and MARY ECKMAN. She was born Feb 1835 in PA, and died 16 Nov 1898 in Pine Grove Mills, Centre Co. PA.

Notes for PETER JOHNSTON, JR.:
1860 PA Census: Indiana Co. Centre Twp. Philips Mills PO p. 120:

Peter JOHNSTON, 29, Master Tanner, 1000/800, NJ
Caroline, 24, PA
Ann E., 5; Alex Y., 3; Sarah I., 2
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1870 PA Census: Indiana Co. Green Twp. Penn Run PO p. 265:

Peter JOHNSTON, 38, Lumberman, 1000/2000, PA
Caroline, 34
Ann E., 16; Alexander, 15; Aralonda, 11; John F., 8; William, 3
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1880 PA Census: Indiana Co. Banks Twp. p. 17:

Peter JOHNSTON, 49, NJ
Caroline, 44
John T., 15; William B., 12; Albert M., 9; Mary M., 7; Harry B., 3; Zonetta Maude, 10/12
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1900 PA Census: Centre Co. Ferguson Twp. p. 9:

Peter JOHNSTON, Nov 1831, age 68, b. NJ
Zonette, Aug 1881, age 18, b. PA
Harry, Apr 1878, age 22, b. PA
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Pennsylvania Certificate of Death
1. Place of Death: Indiana County, Homer City, Elm Street
2. Full Name: Peter Johnson
3. Sex: Male
4. Color or Race: White
5. Single, Married, Widowed or Divorced: Widowed
6. Date of Birth: Nov. 11, 1830
7. Age: 86 yrs, 4 mo, 21 days
8. Occupation: Retired
9. Birthplace: New Jersey
10. Name of Father: Peter Johnston
11. Birthplace of Father: New Jersey
12. Maiden name of Mother: Elizabeth Snyder
13. Birthplace of Mother: New Jersey
14. Informant: Mr. H.B. Johnston, Homer City, Pa.
15. Filed: April 3, 1917, Simon Wilber, Local Registrar
16. Date of Death: April 2, 1917
17. Cause of Death: Chronic Myocarditis, contributory: uremia
18. Length of Residence (for hospitals, institutions, etc.): [not applicable]
19. Place of Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery, 4/4/1917
20. Undertaker: E.G. ****er, Homer City, Pa.
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Article found in the obituary clippings collection at the Indiana County, PA Historical & Genealogical Society:

PETER JOHNSTON.

Peter Johnston, aged 86 years, died at the home of his son, Harry, of Homer City, Monday evening of last week, of complications incident to advanced age. He was a civil war veteran. Previous to coming to Homer City, to make his home with his son, Mr. Johnston had resided in Center county, where he had conducted a farm. The following children survive the deceased: Alonzo Johnston, of Diamondville; John Johnston, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Elizabeth Bracken, of Mahaffey; H.B. Johnston, A.M. Johnston and Alex. Johnston, and Mrs. Frank Graham, all of Homer City. The remains were taken to Center county for interment in Pine Grove cemetery.

[handwritten date "Apr 9 - 1917"
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Notes for CAROLINE BLACK:
Article found in the obituary clippings collection at the Indiana County, PA Historical & Genealogical Society:

Mrs. Caroline Johnston, wife of Peter Johnston, and well known to many of the GAZETTE readers, died at her home at Pine Grove Mills, Center county, Pa., on Nov. 16, of cancer of the stomach, aged 63 years and 8 months. She is survived by her husband and seven children, two daughters and five sons. Interment was made in the grave yard of the U.P. church at her late home. Mrs. Johnston had been a patient sufferer for the past six months. The family formerly lived on the old homestead three miles south of town on the Blairsville road.

[handwritten date "1898"]
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Children of PETER JOHNSTON and CAROLINE BLACK are:
2. i. ANNA ELIZABETH3 JOHNSTON, b. 2 Jul 1854; d. 22 Feb 1921, Newtonburg, Clearfield Co. PA.
ii. ALEXANDER YOUNG JOHNSTON, b. 4 Jul 1856, Indiana Co. PA1; d. 23 Feb 1940, White Twp. Indiana Co. PA1; m. MARTHA LOCKHART; b. 9 Jun 1857, Indiana Co. PA2; d. 22 Apr 1949, Homer City, Indiana Co. PA2.

Notes for ALEXANDER YOUNG JOHNSTON:
Funeral Home Service Notice, photocopy provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

Services for Alexander Young Johnston
Born July 4, 1856 Indiana County, Pa.
Died February 23, 1940 White Township, Indiana County, Pa.
Services held at: Robinson Funeral Home, Monday, February 26, 1940 -- 1:30 P.M.
Clergyman: The Rev. Ferman A. Kearney
Interment: Greenwood Cemetery
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iii. SARAH JOHNSTON, b. ca 1858.
3. iv. ORLONZO PETER JOHNSTON, b. 9 Sep 1862; d. 30 Jun 1930, Diamondville, Indiana Co. PA.
v. JOHN T. JOHNSTON, b. ca 1863; m. LETTIE MONTGOMERY3.
vi. WILLIAM B. JOHNSTON, b. ca 1868.
4. vii. ALBERT M. JOHNSTON, b. 1870.
viii. MARY M. JOHNSTON, b. ca 1873.
ix. HARRY BLAIR JOHNSTON, b. 4 Apr 1877, Homer City, Indiana Co. PA4; d. 1 Mar 1939, Homer City, Indiana Co. PA4; m. NANETTE FLEMING; b. 20 Mar 1878, Mifflin Co. PA4; d. 10 Jan 1947, Homer City, Indiana Co. PA4.

Notes for HARRY BLAIR JOHNSTON:
Funeral Home Service Notice, photocopy provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

Services for Harry Blair Johnston
Born April 4, 1877 Homer City, Pa.
Died March 1, 1939 Homer City, Pa.
Services held at: Homer City M.E. Church, Saturday, March 4, 1939 -- 2:00 P.M.
Clergyman: The Rev. Samuel Hill
Interment: Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana, Pa.
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Notes for NANETTE FLEMING:
Funeral Home Service Notice, photocopy provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

Services for Mrs. Nanette (Fleming) Johnston
Born March 20, 1878 Mifflin County, Pa.
Died January 10, 1947 Homer City, Pa.
Services held at: 45 W. Elm St., Homer City, Pa. Monday, Jan. 13, 1947 -- 2:30 P.M.
Clergyman: The Rev. C.R. Wick
Interment: Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana, Pa.
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x. ZONETTA MAUDE JOHNSTON, b. 8 Aug 1879, Indiana Co. PA4; d. 14 Apr 1948, Homer City, Indiana Co. PA4; m. FRANK W. GRAHAM; b. 3 Oct 1874, Port Matilda, PA4; d. 16 Oct 1966, Punxsutawney, PA4.

Notes for ZONETTA MAUDE JOHNSTON:
Funeral Home Service Notice, photocopy provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

Services for Mrs. Zonetta Maude Graham
Born August 8, 1879 Indiana County, Pa.
Died April 14, 1948 Homer City, Pa.
Services held at: Askew Funeral Home, Homer City, Pa., Saturday, April 17, 1948 -- 1:00 P.M.
Clergyman: The Rev. Clair R. Wick
Interment: Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana, Pa.
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Notes for FRANK W. GRAHAM:
Funeral Home Service Notice, photocopy provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

Services for Frank W. Graham
Born October 3, 1874 Port Matilda, Pa.
Died October 16, 1966 Punxsutawney, Pa.
Services held at: Askew Funeral Home, 121 Church Street, Homer City, Pa.,
Tuesday, Oct 16, 1966 -- 1:00 P.M.
Clergyman: The Rev. Theodore D. Taylor
Interment: Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana, Pa.
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Obituary, provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

FRANK W. GRAHAM, 92, a former resident of 62 West Elm St., Homer City, died Sunday, October 16, 1966 at Adrian Hospital, Punxsutawney. He had been a patient at Hedrick Convalescent Home at Punxsutawney for a number of years.

Prior to his retirement in 1947 he had been employed as a car inspector for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and was a member of Homer City United Presbyterian Church; a life member of the Homer City Fire Department and a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Carmen of America.

Survivors include a son Rob M., Indiana R.D. 1; and two grandsons.

He was preceded in death by his wife Zonetta Johnston Graham and two brothers.

Friends are being received at the Askew Funeral Home, Homer City, where funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Rev. Theodore T. Taylor will officiate and interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.

Members of the Homer City Fire Department will conduct a memorial service at the funeral home at 7 p.m. this evening.
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Generation No. 2

2. ANNA ELIZABETH3 JOHNSTON (PETER2, PETER1) was born 2 Jul 1854, and died 22 Feb 1921 in Newtonburg, Clearfield Co. PA. She married LORENZO DOW BRACKEN.

Children of ANNA JOHNSTON and LORENZO BRACKEN are:
 i. PETER A.4 BRACKEN, b. 3 May 18805; m. BARBARA E. WITHERITE; b. 22 Aug 1880, Kerrmoor, PA5; d. 9 Jan 1967, Akron, OH5.

Notes for PETER A. BRACKEN:
Obituary, provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

PETER A. BRACKEN, 63 West Elm Street, Homer City, passed away at his home yesterday, Sept. 5, at 2:30 P.M.

Born in Indiana County, May 3, 1880, he was the son of Lorenza and Anna (Johnston) Bracken.

Surviving are his wife, the former Barbara Witherite, and these children: Robert D. Bracken, of Twisp, Wash.; Bruce Barrett, of Windber; Mina, wife of William Ferguson, Akron, O.; Barney Barrett, Jacksonville, Fla., and William Barrett, Lebanon, Ind.

Also the following children [should read "siblings"-ed.]: Mrs. Eddie McDermott, of Commodore; Mrs. Marta Nicodemus, Rochester, N.Y.; Meredith Bracken, Mahaffey, and William Bracken, Cherry Tree.

Friends will be received at the Askew Funeral Home, Homer City, after 7:00 P.M. today, Sept. 6, where services will be conducted by the Rev. B.B. Conners on Friday, September 8, at 2:00 P.M.

Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.

[Note: there was no year mentioned on the clipping.]
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Notes for BARBARA E. WITHERITE:
Obituary, provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

MRS. BARBARA E. BARRETT BRACKEN, 86, of Akron, Ohio formerly of Homer City, died Monday, Jan. 9, 1967 at Akron.

Born Aug. 22, 1880 in Kerrmoor, Pa., she was a daughter of Barney and Elmira Rubs Witherite.

Survivors include the following children: Mrs. Edith Martin, Akron, Ohio; Barney C. Barrett, Akron, Ohio; William M. Barrett, Lebanon, Ind.; Darryl Bracken, an adopted son, Spokane, Wash.; 18 grandchildren.

Friends will be received after 7 p.m. this evening at the Askew Funeral Home, Homer City, where funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Rev. Merle Weimer, officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
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ii. MARTHA JANE BRACKEN, b. 18 Apr 1885, Sayre, PA5; d. 4 Mar 1967, Mt. Morris, NY5; m. IRA CLYDE NICODEMUS; d. 15 Jun 19295.

Notes for MARTHA JANE BRACKEN:
Obituary, provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

MRS. MARTHA JANE NICODEMUS, 81, of 33 Warner Road, Marion, N.Y., died Saturday, March 4, 1967 at Mt. Morris Tuberculosis Hospital, Mt. Morris, N.Y.

A daughter of Lorenzo and Anna Johnson Bracken she was born April 18, 1885 in Sayre, Pa.

Mrs. Nicodemus was preceded in death by her husband Ira Clyde Nicodemus June 15, 1929.

She had been a resident of Diamondville from 1935 to 1947 prior to moving to Marion, N.Y. She was a member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors include 11 children: Paul F., Carl M., Quay L., Mrs. Arthur (Ethel) Meisch, Mrs. Neil (Edna Joy) Botticelli, Clyde W., Mrs. Dona Zapf, and Noble E., all of Rochester, N.Y.; Mrs. Merrill (Ruby) Kramp, Hampton, Va.; Mrs. John (Etta) Battzzo and Dell E. both of Marion, N.Yl; two brothers: Meredith and William Bracken, both of Mahaffey R.D. 1; 38 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-10 p.m. both today and Tuesday at the Rairigh Funeral Home, Hillsdale, where services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Rev. Rex Brickell will officiate and interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
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iii. HENRIETTA BRACKEN, b. 17 Nov 1893, Huntingdon Co. PA5; d. 29 Apr 1956, Commodore, PA5; m. LEONARD MCDERMOTT.

Notes for HENRIETTA BRACKEN:
Obituary, provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

HENRIETTA McDER[M]OTT passed away Sunday, April 29, [1956 - handwritten date in margin], at 12:25 p.m. in her home, Commodore RD 1.

She was born November 17, 1893, in Huntingdon County, a daughter of Lorenzo and Anna Johnston Bracken.

Surviving her are these sons and daughters: Ray of Washington, D.C.; Thomas of Commodore, RD 1; Paul of Rockville, Md.; Mrs. Alberta Bash, Commodore, RD 1; Mrs. Genevieve Weiss, Mrs. Ruby Stockner, Mrs. Betty Wissinger and Miss Patricia Barr, all of Greenville, Pa.; one sister, Mrs. Martha Nicodemus, Rochester, N.Y.; three brothers, Jack Kerr, Clymer RD; Meredith Bracken, Mahaffey; William Bracken, Clymer, RD; ten grandchildren.

Mrs. McDermott's husband, Leonard, preceded her in death two years ago.

Friends will be received at the Bence Funeral Home, Clymer, after 7 p.m. today and until 2 p.m. Wednesday, when services will be held by the Rev. Richard J. Barriss. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
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3. ORLONZO PETER3 JOHNSTON (PETER2, PETER1) was born 9 Sep 18626,7, and died 30 Jun 1930 in Diamondville, Indiana Co. PA8. He married MARY ANNA SICKENBERGER 2 Sep 18799. She was born 3 Jun 185510,11, and died 27 Mar 1931 in Homer City, Indiana Co. PA12.

Notes for ORLONZO PETER JOHNSTON:
Obituary, provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

Orlonzo P. Johnston.

Funeral services were conducted in the Union church at Diamondville on Wednesday, followed by interment in the Greenwood cemetery, Indiana, for Orlonzo P. Johnston, aged 69 years, nine months and 21 days, who died June 30 at his home in Diamondville. The services were in charge of Rev. C.A. Hines, of Los Angeles, Cali., a former resident of Diamondville. The deceased, resided for a number of years at Homer City before locating in Diamondville. He is survived by a widow, Mrs. Emma Sickenburger Johnston, and these children: Charles A., of Homer City; Lemuel C., of Diamondville; Mrs. Mary Caroline Frank, of Charter Oak, and William B. Johnston, of Derry; also a sister and these brothers: Mrs. Nettie Gerhard and Harry Johnston and Alex Johnston, of Homer City; John T. Johnston, of Bellvue, and Albert Johnston, of Derry. He also leaves 22 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Notes for MARY ANNA SICKENBERGER:
Obituary provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

Mrs. Anna M. Johnston. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday afternoon in the Homer City M.E. church by the pastor, Rev. Ling, followed by interment in the Greenwood cemetery, of town, for Mrs. Anna M. Johnston, a well-known resident of Diamondville, who died on Friday at the home of her son, Charles Johnston of Homer City. Her death was due to pneumonia, having been stricken with the malady while visiting at the home of her son. The deceased, whose maiden name was Miss Anna M. Sickenberger, was aged almost 76 years, and was the widow of Lon P. Johnston, who died about a year ago at Diamondville. Mrs. Johnson, who was a daughter of the late Michael Sickenberger, had been a resident of Diamondville for many years. She leaves these children: Charles Johnston, of Homer City; Claude L. Johnston, of Diamondville; Mrs. Maude Frank, of Charter Oak, and William B. Johnston, of Dixonville; also 22 grandchildren and three great grandchildren and these sisters: Mrs. Margaret Laudermilch, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Lottie Hill, of Windber, and Mrs. Clara Gibson, of Diamondville.
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Children of ORLONZO JOHNSTON and MARY SICKENBERGER are:
 i. CHARLES AUGUSTUS4 JOHNSTON, b. 13 Nov 187913; d. 16 Nov 1950, Penn Runn, Indiana Co. PA14; m. DORA KESIAH REPINE, 11 Mar 190315; b. 26 Apr 1887, Green Twp. Indiana Co. PA16; d. 31 May 1951, Homer City, Indiana Co. PA16.

Notes for CHARLES AUGUSTUS JOHNSTON:
Obituary provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

CHARLES A. JOHNSTON, 71, of Penn Run, R.D. 1, passed away suddenly at his home at 4:45 this morning.

Born in Johnsonburg, Pa., November 13, 1879, he was a son of Orlanzo and Anna Sickenberger Johnston.

Surviving are his wife, Dora Repine Johnston, a daughter Ruby, wife of Joseph Campbell, Homer City, a son, Norman A. Johnston, Homer City, a sister, Mrs. Mary Franks, Petersburg, R.D., a brother, William B. Johnston, Diamondville, and two grandchildren.

Mr. Johnston was engaged in the automobile business in Homer City until his retirement in February, 1946. He was a member of Homer City Lodge 141 I.O.O.F., and the United Presbyterian Church of Homer City.

Friends will be received at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph H. Campbell, 2 Ridge avenue, Homer City, after 7:00 this evening, where services will be conducted by the Rev. A.L. Yarnelle at 2:00 o'clock Saturday afternoon, November 18.

Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.

Arrangements in charge of the Askew Funeral Home, Homer City.
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Funeral notice provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

Services for Charles A. Johnston
Born: Johnsonburg, Pa., November 13, 1879
Died: Penn Run, R.D. 1, Pa., November 16, 1950
Services From: Home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Campbell, 2 Ridge Ave., Homer City, Pa.
Saturday, Nov. 18, 1950 -- 2:00 p.m.
Officiating: Rev. A.L. Yarnelle
Interment: Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana, Pa.
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Notes for DORA KESIAH REPINE:
Obituary provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

MRS. DORA K. (REPINE) JOHNSTON, 64, died suddenly at 10:20 a.m. Thursday, May 31, in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph H. Campbell, of 2 Ridge avenue, Homer City.

Born in Green Township, Indiana County, April 26, 1887, she was a daughter of Thomas H.P. and Martha Ann (Kinter) Repine. She was the widow of Charles A. Johnston.

Mrs. Johnston was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Homer City, and of Penelope Rebekah Lodge No. 431.

She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Joseph H. (Ruby) Campbell, with whom she made her home, and a son, Norman A. Johnston of Homer City; one sister, Mrs. Lottie Mock of Derry; a brother, George Repine, Windber; and two grandchildren.

Friends will be received at her late home after 7:00 o'clock this evening, where services will be conducted on Sunday, June 3, at 2:30 p.m. by the Rev. A.L. Yarnell. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of the Askew Funeral Home, Homer City.

Members of the Penelope Rebekah Lodge, No. 431, will hold memorial services at her late home this evening at 7:00 o'clock.
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Funeral notice provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

Services for: Mrs. Dora K. Johnston
Born: Green Township, Indiana County, Pa., April 26, 1887
Died: 2 Ridge Avenue, Homer City, Pa., May 31, 1951
Services From: 2 Ridge Avenue, Homer City, Pa., Sunday, June 3, 1951 -- 2:30 p.m.
Officiating: Rev. A.L. Yarnelle
Interment: Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana, Pa.
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ii. LEMUEL CLAUDE JOHNSTON, b. 8 Jan 1882, Blair County, PA17,18; d. 19 Nov 1940, Indiana, Indiana Co. PA18; m. (1) ORPHA REPINE; d. 24 Jan 1919; m. (2) JULIA MCCULLY; b. 14 Sep 1885, Clearfield Co. PA19; d. 18 Nov 1973, Clymer, Indiana Co. PA19.

Notes for LEMUEL CLAUDE JOHNSTON:
Funeral Home Service Notice, photocopy provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

Services for L.C. Johnston
Born January 8, 1882 Blair County, Pa.
Died November 19, 1940 Indiana Memorial Hospital, Indiana County, Pa.
Services held at: His Late Home, Diamondville, Pa., Friday, November 22, 1940 -- 2:00 P.M.
Clergyman: Mr. R.J. Barriss
Interment: Greenwood Cemetery
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Obituary provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

Resident and Merchant of Diamondville Dies in Hospital Here

L. Claude Johnston, 58, a resident for 14 years in Diamondville, where he conducted a mercantile business, died last night in Indiana Hospital. A son of Lon and Anna (Sickenberger) Johnston he was born January 8, 1882. His early life was spent in Blair County and he was a merchant in Windber for a time. He was a member of the Windber lodges of the Loyal Order of Moose and Fraternal Order of Eagles.

He was married twice, his first wife, Orpha (Repine) Johnston, dying January 24, 1919. He was married (second) to Mrs. Julia (McCully) Bracken, whom he leaves together with three sons: Charles, Raymond and Earl Johnston, all of Diamondville; three step-sons: Donald Bracken of Meadville and Charles and William Bracken, both of Diamondville; three daughters: Mrs. Emanuel Langham, Mrs. David States and Geraldine Johnston, all of Diamondville; eleven grandchildren; two brothers: Charles Johnston of Homer City and William B. Johnston of Clymer and a sister, Mrs. John Franks of Neffs Mills.

Friends will be received after 7 p.m. today in the family home, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
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Notes for JULIA MCCULLY:
Obituary provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

MRS. JULIA E. BRACKEN JOHNSTON, 88, Clymer RD 2, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 1973.

Born in Clearfield County on Sept. 14, 1885, she was a daughter of Stewart and Martha Shaw McCully.

She was a member of the Baptist Church of Kerrmore.

Surviving are a son, William Bracken, Clymer RD 2; a daughter, Mrs. Geraldine Wilkins, Clymer; four step-children; 13 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters: Mrs. Maude Peterman, Coalport; Mrs. Letty Wolfe and Howard McCully, both of Curwensville; and Stephen McCully, Kerrmore.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Bracken, in 1911, and by her second husband, L.C. Johnston, in 1940; and also by two sons and a daughter: Donald, Charles and Ines.

Friends are being received 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. today at the Bence Funeral Home, Clymer, where services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Randall Luther officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
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iii. MARY CAROLYN JOHNSTON, b. 9 Jul 1883, DuBois, PA20,21; d. 23 May 1966, Pine Grove Mills, PA21; m. JOHN M. FRANKS, 17 Feb 190222; b. 188222; d. 197122.

Notes for MARY CAROLYN JOHNSTON:
Obituary provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

Mary Johnston Franks

Mrs. Mary Carolyn Johnston Franks of Pine Grove Mills died unexpected at her home on Monday at 5:15 p.m.

Born July 9, 1883, in DuBois, she was the daughter of Orlando and Anna Mary Schenberger Johnston. On Feb. 17, 1902, she married John M. Franks, who survives, with these children.

Mrs. Charlotte Reed and Mrs. Florence Hallock, both of State College; Mrs. Edna Close, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Carrie Henninger, Pine Grove Mills; Robert E. Franks, Pleasant Gap; Melvin C. Franks and Mrs. Anna Jean Helmick, both of Petersburg RD, and Donald E. Franks, State College RD.

Thirteen grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren also survive.

She was a member of the State College Presbyterian Church and the Ferguson Township Lady Rebekah Lodge.

Funeral services will be held at the Koch Funeral Home on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Wade Miller of the United Presbyterian Church of McAlevy's Fort officiating.

Interment will be made in the Greenlea Presbyterian cemetery, Huntingdon County. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Funeral notice provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

May 26, 1966
Services for Mary Johnston Franks
Born July 9, 1883 DuBois, Pa.
Died May 23, 1966 Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
Services Held at Koch's Funeral Home 10:30 a.m.
Minister: Rev. Wade Miller
Interment: Greenlea Presbyterian Cemetery: Huntingdon County, Pa.
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iv. WILLIAM B. JOHNSTON, b. 20 Mar 1886, Smithport, Pa.22; d. 27 Dec 1955, Indiana, Indiana Co. PA23; m. EFFIE M. CARR; b. 17 Aug 1886, Madera, Clearfield Co. PA24; d. 15 Sep 1983, Indiana, Indiana Co. PA25.

Notes for WILLIAM B. JOHNSTON:
Funeral notice provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

Services for William B. Johnston
Born March 20, 1886 Smithport, Pa.
Died December 27, 1955 Indiana Memorial Hospital
Services: Robinson Funeral Home, Indiana, Pa., Fri., Dec. 30, 1955, 1:30 p.m.
Officiating: The Rev. Frank B. Miller
Interment: Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana, Pa.
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Notes for EFFIE M. CARR:
Obituary provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

EFFIE M. JOHNSTON, 97, of Clymer RD 2, (Diamondville), died Thursday, Sept. 15, 1983, at the Indiana Hospital.

A daughter of Emory G. and Emma Dorvitt Carr, she was born Aug. 17, 1886, in Madera, Clearfield County.

Mrs. Johnston was a member of the Clymer Christian Church.

Surviving are three daughters and a son: Mildred Johnston at home, Alfred Clair of Tucson, Ariz., Mrs. Ethel Mae Learn of Springfield, Oregon, and Mrs. Thomas (Dorothy) Howarth of Commodore; seven grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William, in 1955; a son, Emory, in May 1963; and an infant daughter.

Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. today (Friday) and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday in the Bence Funeral Home, Clymer, where services will be conducted Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Allen Rustad will officiate. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
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Funeral notice provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

Services for: Effie M. Johnston
Born: August 17, 1886
Died: September 15, 1983
Services From: Harry J. Bence Funeral Home, Clymer, Pa., Sun., Sept. 18, 1983, 1:30 p.m.
Officiating: Pastor Allen Rustad
Interment: Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana, Pa.
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4. ALBERT M.3 JOHNSTON (PETER2, PETER1) was born 187026, and died 26. He married BESSIE CLAPPER.

Children of ALBERT JOHNSTON and BESSIE CLAPPER are:
 i. ALEX4 JOHNSTON, b. 29 Feb 1892, Blair County, PA27; d. 8 Sep 1965, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA27; m. EMMA LONG.

Notes for ALEX JOHNSTON:
Obituary provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

ALEX JOHNSTON, SR., 73, of 93 Carlisle Street, Homer City, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 1965, at Mercy Hospital, Johnstown.

Born February 29, 1892, in Blair County, he was a son of Albert and Bessie Clapper Johnston.

He was a member of the Homer City Methodist Church and was formerly a barber in Homer City and had operated a trucking business since World II, retiring 12 years ago.

He is survived by his widow, Emma Long Johnston and two sons: Dale M., Derry; Alex, Jr., Homer City; two sisters: Mrs. Mabel Connelly, Derry; Mrs. Jane Nevins, Derry; five grandsons; one great-granddaughter; a niece and four nephews.

Friends will be received after 7 p.m. tonight at the Askew Funeral Home, Homer City, where services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, Rev. Gail McQueen, officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Indiana.
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ii. MABEL JOHNSTON, b. 9 Jun 1895, Canoe Creek, PA27; d. 8 Jul 1966, Latrobe, Westmoreland Co. PA27; m. ROBERT CONNOLLY.

Notes for MABEL JOHNSTON:
Obituary, provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

MRS. MABEL JOHNSON CONNOLLY, 71, of Derry, died Friday, July 8, 1966 in Latrobe Area Hospital.

A former resident of Indiana County, she was born June 9, 1895 at Canoe Creek, Pa., a daughter of Albert and Bessie Clapper Johnson.

Survivors include her husband Robert; one son, Charles, Derry, and one daughter, Mrs. Leon (Eileen) Sowers, Latrobe, also five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the Fisher Funeral Home, Derry, from 2-5 and 7-10 p.m., both today and Sunday. Requiem Mass will be offered at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Martin's Church, New Derry. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
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iii. JANE B. JOHNSTON, b. 6 Jul 1898, Canoe Creek, Blair Co. PA27; d. 13 Jan 1966, Latrobe, Westmoreland Co. PA27; m. ____ NEVINS.

Notes for JANE B. JOHNSTON:
Obituary provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:

MRS. JANE B. NEVINS, 67, 119 South Ligonier St., Derry, died unexpectedly at Latrobe Hospital Thursday, January 13, 1966.

She was a former resident of Homer City and a daughter of Albert M. and Bessie Bell Johnston.

Born at Canoe Creek, Pa., Blair County, Juny [sic] 6, 1898, she is survived by three sons: Glenn E. Irwin; Waid H., Homer City, and Charles R., Youngstown, Pa. Eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive along with a sister, Mrs. Robert (Mabel) Connolly of Derry.

The deceased was a member of the Derry Methodist Church and of Arbutus Lodge of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of railroad Trainmen.

Friends may call at the Fisher Funeral Home in Derry from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. today and tomorrow. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Sunday at 2 p.m. with Rev. C.E. Stollings officiating, and interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Indiana.
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Endnotes

1. Funeral Notice, [provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994].
2. Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake Street, Willards, MD 21874, letter dated 14 February 1994.
3. Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake Street, Willards, MD 21874, letter, 14 February 1994.
4. Funeral Notice, [provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994].
5. Obituary, [provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994].
6. Obituary, [reckoned from age at death, from obituary].
7. Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake Street, Willards, MD 21874, letter, 14 February 1994.
8. Obituary, [provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994].
9. Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake Street, Willards, MD 21874, letter, 14 February 1994.
10. Obituary, [reckoned from age at death].
11. Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake Street, Willards, MD 21874, letter, 14 February 1994.
12. Obituary, [provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994].
13. Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake Street, Willards, MD 21874, letter, 14 February 1994.
14. Obituary, [provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994].
15. Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake Street, Willards, MD 21874, letter, 14 February 1994.
16. Obituary, [provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994].
17. Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake Street, Willards, MD 21874, letter, 14 February 1994.
18. Funeral Notice, [provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994].
19. Obituary, [provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994].
20. Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake Street, Willards, MD 21874, letter, 14 February 1994.
21. Funeral Notice, [provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994].
22. Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake Street, Willards, MD 21874, letter, 14 February 1994.
23. Funeral Notice, [provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994].
24. Obituary, [provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994].
25. Obituary, [provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994].
26. Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake Street, Willards, MD 21874, letter, 14 February 1994.
27. Obituary, [provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994].


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