Elizabeth (Nairn) Johnston (1831 - 1915)

Born 8 Mar 1831 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Wife of Robert Johnston — married 3 Nov 1848 in Cupar, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 26 Jun 1915 at age 84 in Mathoura, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Birth

Elizabeth was born in 1832 in Scotland. She was the daughter of John Bell Nairne1802–1874 and Elizabeth Souter 1805–1861

Marriage

She married Robert Johnston (1820-1889) in Scotland in 1848. ^[1]

Emigration

Husband Robert, 28, and Elizabeth, 19, arrived in Port Phillip Bay, Australia in 1849 aboard the "Lord George Bentinck". ^[2]

Death

She passed away on the 26th of June, 1915. ^[3]

Obituary

We regret to record the death of Mrs Elizabeth Johnston- relict of the late Robert Johnston, of Kilmore and Glenaroua, which occurred at her son's residence, Mathoura, N.S.W. on the 26th June, at the ripe age of 84 years. The deceased was a colonist of 66 years standing, and the mother of a very large family. Her death was due to senile decay. The deceased lady was highly respected and her death is mourned by a large circle of friends. Deceased was the relict of the late Robert Johnston, of Kilmore and Glenaroua, mother of David Johnston, Seymour; John Johnston, Broadford; Mrs Cochran, Melbourne; Mrs Steers, Sunshine; Mrs McClure, Foster; Mrs McMillan, Pucka-punyal; Mrs Parker, Glenaroua; and Wm. Johnston, Mathoura, N.S.W. ^[4]

Children

All born in Australia

1. David Johnston 1850–1924
2. John Johnston 1853–1924
3. Euphemia Johnston 1854–1866
4. Isabella Johnston 1857–1924
5. Lullis (Johnston) Steers (1858-1943)
6. Johanna Johnston 1860–1860
7. Margarat Johnston 1861–
8. Elizabeth Johnston 1863–1948
9. Enedette Johnston 1863–
10. Mary Anne Johnston 1865–1948
11. Robert Johnston 1867–1870
12. Andrew James Johnston 1869–1893
13. William Johnston 1871–1939

Sources

1. ↑ Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561-1910: (Name: Robert Johnston); (Gender: Male); (Marriage Date: 14 Oct 1848); (Marriage Place: Cupar, Fife, Scotland); (Spouse: Elizabeth Nairn); (FHL Film Number: 1040101)
2. ↑ Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923

   Name: Elizabeth Johnston

   Arrival Age: 19

   Birth Date: abt 1830

   Arrival Date: 1 Apr 1849

   Arrival Place: Port Phillip Bay, Australia

   Ship: Lord George Bentinck

3. ↑ 1915 'Family Notices', The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), 3 July, p. 5. , viewed 14 Nov 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154995661

   JOHNSTON.—On the 26th July, at her son's residence, Mathoura, New South Wales, Elizabeth, relict of the late Robert Johnston, of Kilmore and Glenaroua, mother of David Johnston (Seymour), John Johnston (Broadford), Mrs. Cochrane (Melbourne), Mrs. Steers (Sunshine), Mrs. M'Clure (Foster), Mrs. M'Millar (Puckapunyal), Mrs. Parker (Glenaroua) and William Johnston (Mathoura), aged 84 years. A colonist of 66 years.

4. ↑ 10 July 1915, Kilmore Advertiser (Vic. : 1915 - 1918), p. 3; retrieved 3 April 2021 from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154300387