John Johnstone (abt. 1688 - 1774)

Born about 30 Aug 1688 in Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Husband of Anna (Ralston) Johnstone — married 9 Oct 1713 in Cummertrees, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Died 12 Oct 1774 at about age 86 in Gallabank, Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

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Biography

John was born about June, 1688^[1]

John Johnstone married Anna (Ralston) Johnstone (abt.1695-1776) Oct 9, 1713 at Cummertrees, Dumfreesshire, Scotland. ^[2][3]

John and Anna had the following children:^[2][3]

1. Isobell b. 30 Sep 1714^[4] died of smallpox as a child.
2. Mary b. 28 Jun 1718. Died young.
3. Edward, b. 27 Aug 1716, died unmarried on 16 Jan1761
4. William, b. 27 Jun 1729 ,died unmarried in 1745
5. John. b 19 May 1722, upon death of his father became the heir. He also died unmarried on 14 Nov 1792
6. Janet b. 17 Jun 1724 died of smallpox
7. Ann b 2 May 1726 died of "kinkoff".
8. Isobell b. 26 Oct 1727.
9. Tibitha b 1727^[5]
10. James, born 3 Apr 1730, upon the death of his brother he succeeded to the lands of Galabank^[6]
11. Adam b. 03 Mar 1732^[7]
12. Elizabeth b. 1733^[8]
13. Agnes b. 1735^[9]
14. George b. 16 Sep 1738 died at age 7 days
15. Richard b 18 Mar 1740, died an infant.^[10]
16. Richard b 21 Feb 1740^[11]

John passed away at Gallabank, Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland on 12 Oct 1774 aged 86 years and 4 months^[1].

Research Notes

• The spouse of John Johnstone was incorrectly cited here as Annabella (Ralston) Maxwell (1702-1776), It has been corrected to Anna (Ralston) Johnstone (abt.1695-1776) based on the marriage record and "The History of The Johnstones,1191-1909, with descriptions of border life". ^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Title:"Annan Old Burial Ground Monumental Inscriptions"; Publisher:Dumfries and Galloway Family History Research Centre 9 Glasgow Street, Dumfries, Scotland DG2 9AF;Website: http://www.dgfhs.org.uk ; Published September 2006 Revised January 2007 Corrected December 2018. (PDF copy in the possession of Graham-17201 Rob Graham). Memorial Inscription #262 "The Revd. Mr. Edwd. JOHNSTONE Minr. of the Gospel at Moffat son to John JOHNSTONE of Gallabank who died January 15th, 1761 aged 45 and is interred in the church of Moffat. Dr. William JOHNSTON died in Jamaica January 9th, 1745 aged 25. Adam JOHNSTONE died in Germany in 1761 aged 29. Here lyes Dr. Richard JOHNSTONE who died March 7th 1768 aged 29. Also Agnes JOHNSTONE who died June 16th, 1761 aged 23. Here also is interred the venerable father of this numerous family John JOHNSTONE Esqr. of Gallabank representative of the JOHNSTONES of Milnfield and Newby Castle and an ancient Cadet of the JOHNSTONES of Johnstone. He died the 12th day of October, 1774 aged 86 years and 4 months. [Note: John JOHNSTONE b. ca. June, 1688] “The hoary head is a crown of glory if it be found in the way of righteousness”. Also Ann RALSTON his relict who died the 18th of June, 1776 and in the 81st year of her age. All flesh is grass." [Note: Ann RALSTON b. ca. 1695];
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} Title: "History of the Johnstones, 1191-1909, with descriptions of border life " Author: F.R. Grahame aka C. L. Johnstonne; 8 Internet Archive: URL: https://archive.org/details/historyofjohnsto00grah/page/n9/mode/2up ; p. 158. [accessed 17 Jun 2021]
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Case of Edward Johnstone, Fulford Hall in the County of Warwick and Dunsley Manor in the County of Stafford Esquire, Claiming the Titles, Honours, and Dignities of Marquess of Annandale Earl of Hartfell and Lord Johnstone of Lochwood Moffatdale and Evandale, (London: E. Beckett, 1876), p. 13, 33-35, digital images, https://books.google.com/books?id=pdENAAAAQAAJ&pg=RA1-PA47&q=Ralston. [Accessed 6 March 2016 and 20 June 2021]
4. ↑ "National Records of Scotland", Old Parish registers, Births and baptisms; https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/; Citing Name: Johnston, Isobell; Parents: John Johnston/Anna Ralston; Sex: F; Date: 30/09/1714; parish #: 812/; Ref: 10 34; Parish Name: Annan. [Accessed 16 Jun 2021]
5. ↑ "National Records of Scotland", Old Parish registers, Births and baptisms; https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/; Citing Name: Johnston, Tibitha; Parents: John Johnston/Anna Ralston; Sex: F; Date: 30/10/1727; parish #: 812/; Ref: 10 44; Parish Name: Annan. [Accessed 16 Jun 2021]
6. ↑ "National Records of Scotland", Old Parish registers, Births and baptisms; https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/; Citing Name: Johnston, James; Parents: John Johnston/Anna Ralston; Sex: M; Date: 03/04/1730; parish #: 812/; Ref: 10 48; Parish Name: Annan. [Accessed 16 Jun 2021]
7. ↑ "National Records of Scotland", Old Parish registers, Births and baptisms; https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/; Citing Name: Johnston, Adam; Parents: John Johnston/Anna Ralston; Sex: M; Date: 03/03/1732; parish #: 812/; Ref: 10 52; Parish Name: Annan. [Accessed 16 Jun 2021]
8. ↑ "National Records of Scotland", Old Parish registers, Births and baptisms; https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/; Citing Name: Johnston, Elizabeth; Parents: John Johnston/Anna Ralston; Sex: F; Date: 15/03/1733; parish #: 812/; Ref: 10 54; Parish Name: Annan. [Accessed 16 Jun 2021]
9. ↑ "National Records of Scotland", Old Parish registers, Births and baptisms; https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/; Citing Name: Johnston, Agnes; Parents: John Johnston/Ann Ralston; Sex: F; Date: 31/07/1735; parish #: 812/; Ref: 10 58; Parish Name: Annan. [Accessed 16 Jun 2021]
10. ↑ "National Records of Scotland", Old Parish registers, Births and baptisms; https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/; Citing Name: Johnston, Adam; Parents: John Johnston/Anna Ralston; Sex: M; Date: 18/03/1740; parish #: 812/; Ref: 10 66; Parish Name: Annan. [Accessed 16 Jun 2021]
11. ↑ "National Records of Scotland", Old Parish registers, Births and baptisms; https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/; Citing Name: Johnston, Adam; Parents: John Johnston/Anna Ralston; Sex: M; Date: 00/11/1740; parish #: 812/; Ref: 10 70; Parish Name: Annan. [Accessed 16 Jun 2021]