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Mary (Jackson) Johnston (1837 - 1920)

Mary Johnston formerly Jackson
Born in Great Orton, Cumberland, England, United Kingdommap
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Daughter of and
Sister of , , , , [half] and [half]
Wife of — married 24 Feb 1869 in Rockford Township, Winnebago, Illinois, United Statesmap
Mother of , , and
Died at age 82 in Byron, Olmsted, Minnesota, United Statesmap
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Biography

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Mary (Jackson) Johnston was born in Cumberland, England.
This profile is part of the Jackson Name Study.
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Mary (Jackson) Johnston migrated from United Kingdom to United States.
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Mary was born October 7, 1837[1] in St. Giles, Orton, Cumberland, registered in Carlisle in the December quarter. (See Research Notes.) She was the daughter of Joseph Jackson and Jane Chambers.[2][3] Mary was baptised November 8, 1837 in St. Giles.[4]

Mary and her family left Liverpool on the barque Mersey, arriving in New York on October 14, 1840. The family was headed to Truxton, New York with three boxes.They were also travelling with Elizabeth Chambers, a sister of Mary's mother.[5]

The family lived in New York state at least until 1843 when Mary's brother William Jackson (abt.1843-aft.1860) was born.[6]

The family then moved to Summit, Wisconsin where Mary's father farmed.[6] In August, 1850 Mary's mother died.[7] Her father travelled back to New York after the death and remarried Eleanor Gilkerson in 1854.[8] He and Eleanor had two sons, much younger than Mary.

Mary must have continued her education as on June 9 of 1860 Mary was living with her family in Summit, Wisconsin and was working as a school teacher.[9] By June 30 she was living with her stepmother's brother in Genoa, Illinois and was attending school.[10]

Most likely Mary stayed in Illinois, as on February 24, 1869 she married William Johnston (1838-1910), from Olmstead, Minnesota, in Rockford, Illinois.[11][12] The couple moved to William's home in Olmstead, Minnesota.[13]

The couple's first child was born in January, 1872 and three more children followed.

Children

Clarence J Johnston (1871-1934)[14]
Cora B Johnston (1872-1895)[15]
William Walter Johnston (1875-1945)[3]
Jennie E (Johnston) Mo (1877-1948)[16]

In 1880 the family was farming in Kalmar township. William's mother Mary was also living with them.[17] In 1885 Mary and William and their four children were living in the village of Byron in Olmstead county.[18] In 1895 they were still farming in Byron.[19]

In July of 1895 Mary's daughter Cora died of rheumatic fever.[15]

In 1900 Mary (59) and William (62) were still farming in Byron. Their three remaining children, Clarence J. (29), William W. (24), and Jennie E. (22) were still living at home, although son William was a student. A laborer, James Rollinston from England, was also living with the family.[20] However, by 1905 only their daughter Jennie was living at home on the farm with Mary and William.[21] And, in 1910 only William and Mary were living in the household. William was no longer farming, but living on his own means. They owned their house freehold.[22]

In December, 1910 Mary was widowed.[23] After William's death Mary continued to live in Byron. In 1913 her son Clarence lived with her.[24] The 1915 directory of farmers for Olmstead County showed Mary as a farmer owning land in sections 22, 23, and 32 in the township of Kalmar. She owned 326.3 acres of land valued at $9830. Her postal address was Byron, Minnesota.[25] Mary's son Clarence was living with her in 1915[26] and in 1917.[27]

In 1920 both of Mary's divorced children, Clarence and Jennie were living with her. Clarence was farming and Jennie was working in the telephone office. (Son William was a druggist in Montana.)[28]

On June 27, 1920 Mary, who had been suffering from senility, died of valvular heart disease.[1][29][30] Mary was buried in the family plot in the Byron Cemetery.[31]

Mary died intestate so her estate went through probate with her son Clarence serving as executor. Mary left rather a substantial estate, leaving land and her personal estate valued at $20,128.56 for her three surviving children to share. At the time of her death she held a homestead in Olmsted County, and land in Dodge County described as "an undivided 1/3 of The south half of the south east quarter and the north east quarter of the south east quarter of Section No. 36 in Township No. 107 north of Range 16 west of the Fifth Principal Meridian" valued at $4000. Her furniture and household goods were valued at $250. She also held investments listed as:

John Miller note and mortage $10 000 at 5 1/2 % valued at $10 000
Oscar Distad note and mortgage $2300 at 6% valued at $2300
Two bonds, Kahler Corp. $1000 each at 6% valued at $2000
$100 Registered Liberty Bond, 1st Conv. issue valued at $86.10
$100 Registered Liberty Bond, 1st Conv. issue valued at $86.10
$100 Registered Liberty Bond, 4th Loan. issue valued at $85.64
$100 Registered Liberty Bond, 4th Loan. issue valued at $85.64
$100 Registered Liberty Bond, 4th Loan. issue valued at $85.64
C/D State Bank of Byron $124.80 at 4%, int 6 months $2.50, valued at $127.30
C/D State Bank of Byron $403.16 at 4%, int 6 months $8.06, valued at $411.22
C/D State Bank of Byron $318.00 at 4%, int 6 months $6.36, valued at $324.36
three Registered Liberty Bonds @ $100 each, 5th Loan. valued at $286.56
Total = $15 878.56

In Summary:

real estate $4000
personal property $16 128.56

Total Estate Value: $20 128.56[32]

Research Notes

Mary provided a different year of birth on nearly every document. She certainly lost years of age over time, but consistently stated she was younger than her husband. However, her baptism date of November 8, 1837 means she was most likely born in 1837.[4] Her death record states her birthdate as October 7, 1839.[1] A baptism almost exactly one month after birth was very common in England so the most likely scenario is her birthday being October 7, 1837.


Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Death: "Minnesota, County Deaths, 1850-2001"
    citing Death, multiple county courthouses, Minnesota
    FamilySearch Record: 7KCV-CGZM (accessed 27 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89DL-49FC-4 Image number 00664
    Mary Johnston death 27 Jun 1920 (age 80), daughter of Joseph Jackson & Mary Jackson, in Byron, Olmsted, Minnesota, United States.
  2. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 25 August 2023)
    Jackson, Mary (Mother's maiden name: Chambers).
    GRO Reference: 1837 Oct-Nov-Dec in Carlisle Volume 25 Page 41.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Death of son William W Johnston: "Montana, U.S., State Deaths, 1907-2018"
    Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Helena, Montana; Montana Death Records
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 5437 #75976690 (accessed 27 August 2023)
    Mary Jackson in death record for son William W Johnston 12 Nov 1945, wife of William Johnston, in Savage, Richland, Montana, USA.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Baptism: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 008088032; FHL microfilm: 90651
    FamilySearch Record: N5CJ-S6G (accessed 25 August 2023)
    Mary Jackson baptism on 8 Nov 1837, daughter of Joseph Jackson & Jane, in Great Orton, Cumberland, England, United Kingdom.
  5. ↑ Passenger List: "New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1891"
    citing Affiliate Publication Title: Passenger Lists of vessels arriving at New York, 1820-1897; Affiliate Publication Number: M237; Affiliate Film Number: 44; Digital film/folder number: 004678303; FHL microfilm: 000002289
    FamilySearch Record: QVRQ-MYVJ (accessed 25 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 939V-5PS5-P9 Image number 00252
    Ship Name: Mersey; Immigration Date: 1840; Birth Date: 1840; Birth Place: England; Immigration Place: New York County, New York, United States; Nationality: England; Name: Barbery Jackson; Age: 0.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 35; Digital film/folder number: 004206495; FHL microfilm: 444996; Image number: 238; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01164-9
    FamilySearch Record: M4DR-7S6 (accessed 25 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DCDS-43C
    Mary Jackson (10) in Summit, Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States. Born in England.
  7. ↑ Memorial of mother Jane Jackson: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #94822627 (accessed 25 August 2023)
    Memorial page for Jane Jackson (unknown-15 Aug 1850), citing Summit Cemetery, Summit Corners, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA; Maintained by: Find a Grave.
  8. ↑ Ancestry Family Tree - needs verification.
  9. ↑ 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860"
    citing Page: 25; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005154194; FHL microfilm: 805436; Image number: 693; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01838-7
    FamilySearch Record: MW9X-HLF (accessed 25 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YT2-Q9VK
    Mary Jackson (22) in Summit, Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States. Born in England.
  10. ↑ 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860"
    citing Page: 80; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005165744; FHL microfilm: 803173; Image number: 84; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01701-6
    FamilySearch Record: MX4T-ZN4 (accessed 25 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBJ-5KF
    Mary Jackson (21) in Genoa Township, DeKalb, Illinois, United States. Born in England.
  11. ↑ Marriage License: "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940"
    citing Winnebago, Illinois, United States, county offices, Illinois; FHL microfilm 1,914,042
    FamilySearch Record: QK9L-NQ3L (accessed 25 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GB2Q-VN8 Image number 02526
    Mary Jackson marriage to William Johnston on 20 Feb 1869 in Winnebago, Illinois, United States.
  12. ↑ Marriage: "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940"
    citing Winnebago, Illinois, United States, county offices, Illinois; FHL microfilm 1,914,042
    FamilySearch Record: QK9L-NQ3J (accessed 25 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GB2Q-VN2 Image number 02525
    Mary Jackson marriage to William Johnston on 24 Feb 1869 in Winnebago, Illinois, United States.
  13. ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870"
    citing Page: 22; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 27; Digital film/folder number: 004257583_006_M9C6-P5X; FHL microfilm: 000830428; Image number: 112; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01441-5
    FamilySearch Record: MDHH-7HT (accessed 25 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-67M7-L6K
    Mary Johnson (28) in Kalmar Township, Olmsted, Minnesota, United States. Born in England.
  14. ↑ Death of son Clarence J Johnston: "Minnesota Deaths, 1887-2001"
    citing Death, Minnesota State Department of Health, St. Paul
    FamilySearch Record: CLGV-3D2M (accessed 27 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-64K3-ZVS Image number 00019
    Matie Jackson in death record for son Clarence J Johnston 10 Sep 1934 in Byron, Olmsted, Minnesota, United States.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Death of daughter Cora Johnston: "Minnesota, County Deaths, 1850-2001"
    citing Death, multiple county courthouses, Minnesota
    FamilySearch Record: QP8V-H9SL (accessed 27 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9DL-HDH9 Image number 00266
    Mary Johnston in death record for daughter Cora Johnston 19 Jul 1895 in Olmsted, Minnesota, United States.
  16. ↑ Death: "Minnesota, County Deaths, 1850-2001"
    citing Death, multiple county courthouses, Minnesota
    FamilySearch Record: QPHF-2WL9 (accessed 27 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89DL-H6CP Image number 00611
    Jennie E Mo death 11 Apr 1948, daughter of William Johnston & Mary Jackson, wife of ? Thor Mo, in Olmsted, Minnesota, United States.
  17. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
    citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00011; Digital film/folder number: 005161058; FHL microfilm: 1254628; Image number: 251; Sheet number: 414; Sheet letter: C; Packet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: MZ9J-S2R (accessed 26 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YB7-35
    Mary Johnston (39), wife, Keeps House, in household of William Johnston (40) in Kalmar Township, Olmsted, Minnesota, United States. Born in England.
  18. ↑ 1885 Census: "Minnesota State Census, 1885"
    citing Volume: Olmsted; Page: 4; Digital film/folder number: 004437186; FHL microfilm: 000565748; Image number: 224; Packet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: MQXJ-KB8 (accessed 26 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-XCQJ-18
    Mary Johnston (45) in Byron, Olmsted, Minnesota. Born in England.
  19. ↑ 1895 Census: "Minnesota State Census, 1895"
    citing Page: 3; Line: 17; Digital film/folder number: 004360302_003_M9CN-RM2; FHL microfilm: 000565792; Image number: 136; Packet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: MQ69-PPT (accessed 27 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DRVS-ZSC
    Mary Johnston (53y) in Byron village, Olmsted, Minnesota. Born in England.
  20. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 90; Digital film/folder number: 004120294; FHL microfilm: 1240778; Image number: 835; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00858-2
    FamilySearch Record: M93W-92K (accessed 27 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-67M9-PKQ
    Mary P Johnston (60), wife, in household of William Johnston (63) in Kalmer Township Byron village, Olmsted, Minnesota, United States. Born in England.
  21. ↑ 1905 Census: "Minnesota State Census, 1905"
    citing p. 58, line 22, State Library and Records Service, St.Paul; FHL microfilm 928,799
    FamilySearch Record: SP3K-Y62 (accessed 27 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 9Q97-YSY4-G87
    Mary Johnson in Byron, Olmsted, Minnesota. Born in England.
  22. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004972547; FHL microfilm: 1374726; Image number: 156; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03459-6
    FamilySearch Record: M2GB-3XL (accessed 27 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RJ8-5GM
    Mary Johnston (70), wife, in household of William Johnston (71 years) in Byron, Olmsted, Minnesota, United States. Born in England.
  23. ↑ Death of husband William Johnston: "Minnesota, Death Records and Certificates, 1900-1955"
    citing Page: 55; Digital film/folder number: 004225341; FHL microfilm: 2118579; Record number: 55
    FamilySearch Record: H35W-C8ZM (accessed 27 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9TK-W36W-T Image number 01857
    Johnston in death record for husband William Johnston 5 Dec 1910 in Byron, Olmsted, Minnesota, United States.
  24. ↑ 1913 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995"
    Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 2469 #1177586655 (accessed 27 August 2023)
    Spouse: William Johnston; Residence Place: Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota, USA; Name: Mary Johnston; Gender: Female; Residence Year: 1913; Publication Title: Rochester, Minnesota, City Directory, 1913.
  25. ↑ 1915 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995"
    Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 2469 #1176683813 (accessed 27 August 2023)
    Residence Place: Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota, USA; Street Address: 22 23 32 Kalmar 3263 9830 Byron; Name: Mary Johnston; Residence Year: 1915; Occupation: Et Al; Publication Title: Rochester, Minnesota, City Directory, 1915.
  26. ↑ 1915 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995"
    Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 2469 #838627986 (accessed 27 August 2023)
    Spouse: William Johnston; Residence Place: Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota, USA; Name: Mary Johnston; Gender: Female; Residence Year: 1915; Publication Title: Rochester, Minnesota, City Directory, 1915.
  27. ↑ 1917 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995"
    Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 2469 #858546872 (accessed 27 August 2023)
    Spouse: William Johnston; Residence Place: Rochester, Minnesota, USA; Name: Mary Johnston; Gender: Female; Residence Year: 1917; Publication Title: Rochester, Minnesota, City Directory, 1917.
  28. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 43; Digital film/folder number: 004966225; FHL microfilm: 1820847; Image number: 7; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01999-6
    FamilySearch Record: MWBF-V94 (accessed 27 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RXG-8ZF
    Mary Johnston (80), widowed head of household in Byron, Olmsted, Minnesota, United States. Born in England.
  29. ↑ Death: "Minnesota, Death Records and Certificates, 1900-1955"
    citing Page: 7; Digital film/folder number: 004227509; FHL microfilm: 2218045; Record number: 7
    FamilySearch Record: FD37-S2C (accessed 27 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9T2-H6X5 Image number 00020
    Mary Johnston death 27 Jun 1920 (age 80), daughter of Joseph Jackson & May Jackson, wife of Johnston, in Minnesota, United States.
  30. ↑ Death: "Minnesota Deaths, 1887-2001"
    citing Death, Minnesota State Department of Health, St. Paul
    FamilySearch Record: Z431-D9T2 (accessed 27 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9T2-H6X5 Image number 00020
    Mary Johnston, Mrs death 27 Jun 1920 (age 80), daughter of Joseph Jackson & May Jackson, in Byron, Olmsted, Minnesota, United States.
  31. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #130844595 (accessed 27 August 2023)
    Memorial page for Mary Jackson Johnston (1839-1920), citing Byron Cemetery, Byron, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Steve Kiner (contributor 47540593).
  32. ↑ Probate: "Minnesota, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1801-1925"
    Probate Case Files, 1855-1925; Author: Minnesota. Probate Court (Olmsted County); Probate Place: Olmsted, Minnesota
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 9070 #251943 (accessed 27 August 2023)
    Mary Johnston probate on 7 Sep 1920 in Olmsted, Minnesota, USA.

See Also:

  • Death of son Clarence J Johnston: "Minnesota Deaths and Burials, 1835-1990"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004226058; FHL microfilm: 2242349; Record number: 19; Packet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: FD8R-5M5 (accessed 27 August 2023)
    Matie Jackson in death record for son Clarence J Johnston 10 Sep 1934 in Byron, Olmsted, Minnesota, United States.
  • Death of daughter Jennie E Mo: "Minnesota Deaths, 1887-2001"
    citing Death, Minnesota State Department of Health, St. Paul
    FamilySearch Record: WXCZ-V23Z (accessed 27 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-D1Z3-F5Z Image number 00014
    Mary Jackson in death record for daughter Jennie E Mo 11 Apr 1948 in Byron, Olmsted, Minnesota, United States.
  • Death of daughter Jennie E Mo: "Minnesota, County Deaths, 1850-2001"
    citing Death, multiple county courthouses, Minnesota
    FamilySearch Record: QPHF-2WL3 (accessed 27 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89DL-H6CP Image number 00611
    Mary Jackson in death record for daughter Jennie E Mo 11 Apr 1948 in Olmsted, Minnesota, United States.




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