1817 - 1892 (75 years)
Generation: 1
1. | James Johnston was born 1817, , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1892, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185199881
- Military: American Civil War
- Name: James Johnson
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-245288
- Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
- Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
- Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
- Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other M
Notes:
The funeral of the late James Johnson took place on the 8th inst., from the house of George Schneider, New Hamburg, where he had been boarding lately, to the Pinehill Cemetery and laid to rest beside his wife who died a number of years ago. The coffin was taken into the church in Haysville, where the funeral service was read and the Rev. I. Ward, Rector, preached a sermon and also preached a sermon at the grave. The remains of our late neighbor were followed to their last resting place by his only sister and six children and. a good many of his old friends and neighbors by the death of James Johnson Haysville has lost one of its earliest and oldest settlers, he came here with his father and uncle over sixty years ago and settled on the farm now owned by Mr. Aaron Shantz and his uncle on the farm now owned by Mr. Henry Walker. Some years after coming here, James settled on the farm which he owned at the time of his death and married Matilda Brown, sister of our respected townsmen, D r. James Brown. Our late neighbor leaves four sons and two daughters: Thomas and Major, who own and carry on the Zurrich woollen mill; Oliver is a blacksmith and is in business in Clinton; Robert, the youngest son has just returned from New Westminster, B. C., where he has been for over a year and has started a business in Brantford as a plumber; Mary Mrs. Cowon resides in Georgetown and Annie Mrs. Melrose in Baden and his sister Miss M. Johnson resides in Hamilton. Our first settlers have nearly all passed away and soon there will be none left to tell of the hardship of those that came here when it was wilderness. Mr. J. Johnson served for a time in the American war and had applied for pension and would soon have had it with back pay if he had lived. It would only be an act of justice if the American Government were to pay the back pay to his family after keeping him out of it so long.
New Hamburg Independent 22 Apr 1892 pg 2
James — Mary Matilda "Matilda" Brown. Mary (daughter of John Brown and Margaret Knox) was born 1824, , Ireland; died Dec 1888; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Thomas Johnston was born 24 Dec 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1933, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 3. Mary Johnston was born 1846, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 4. Major Johnston was born 15 Jan 1849, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jul 1908, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 5. Margaret Elenor "Ellen" Johnston was born 20 Dec 1852, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1873, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 6. Georgina Johnston was born 1854, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Aug 1897, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 7. Oliver James Johnston was born 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1937, Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
- 8. Robert Johnston was born 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 9. John Johnston was born CALC 21 Feb 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1863, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Or Germany; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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Generation: 2
2. | Thomas Johnston (1.James1) was born 24 Dec 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1933, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-245333
- Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
- Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W
- Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wool Manufacturer
- Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
- Residence: 1892, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada
Thomas married Maria Anna Klein 11 May 1871, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Nicklaus "Nicholas" Klein and Maria Christina "Christina") was born 22 Aug 1847, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1939; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 10. Adeline Johnson was born 1872, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 11. Matilda Johnson was born 1875; died 1959; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 12. Alice Johnson was born 1878; died 1964; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 13. Susie Johnson was born 1883; died 1957; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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3. | Mary Johnston (1.James1) was born 1846, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-245338
- Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
- Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W
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4. | Major Johnston (1.James1) was born 15 Jan 1849, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jul 1908, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-245339P
- Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
- Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W
- Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wool Manufacturer
- Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
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5. | Margaret Elenor "Ellen" Johnston (1.James1) was born 20 Dec 1852, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1873, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Ellen Johnston
- Name: Margaret Elenor "Ellen" Melrose
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-218760P
- Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W
- Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wool Manufacturer
- Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
Notes:
At Baden, on the 31st ult., Ellen, wife of Wm. Melrose, and daughter of James and Matilda Johnson, late of Haysville, aged 22 years.
Galt Reporter
Margaret married William Melrose 6 Feb 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of James Melrose and Janet) was born 1847, , England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 14. Francis George "Frank" Melrose was born 18 Apr 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1931, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.
- 15. Maurice Edward Melrose was born 16 Oct 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Oct 1875; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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6. | Georgina Johnston (1.James1) was born 1854, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Aug 1897, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Georgina Melrose
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121148
- Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W
- Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wool Manufacturer
- Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
- Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
Georgina married William Melrose 27 Dec 1876, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of James Melrose and Janet) was born 1847, , England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 16. James William Melrose was born 29 Mar 1878, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1935, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.
- 17. Elners Melrose was born May 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 18. Eleanor Maud "Ellen" Melrose was born 5 May 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 19. Matilda May Melrose was born 14 Nov 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 20. Edward Arthur Melrose was born 3 Feb 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 21. William Scott Melrose was born 30 Jul 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 22. Charles Herbert Melrose was born 5 Feb 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 23. Eliza Melrose was born 17 Jul 1890, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 24. Nettie Melrose was born Sep 1894, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 25. Robert Hardie Melrose was born 12 Sep 1894, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 26. Janet Margaret Melrose was born 12 Sep 1894, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
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7. | Oliver James Johnston (1.James1) was born 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1937, Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-218763
- Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W
- Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wool Manufacturer
- Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
Oliver married Jane Edwards 4 Nov 1884, , Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. Jane was born 1860, Clinton, Hullett Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
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8. | Robert Johnston (1.James1) was born 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-218764
- Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W
- Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wool Manufacturer
- Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
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9. | John Johnston (1.James1) was born CALC 21 Feb 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1863, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Or Germany; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185274575
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-64834P
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Generation: 3
10. | Adeline Johnson (2.Thomas2, 1.James1) was born 1872, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Adeline Stoskopf
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-310132P
- Residence: 1921, 18 Louisa St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
- Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
Adeline married Edward W. Stoskopf 23 Dec 1907, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. Edward was born 1882, Sebringville, Ellice Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1949; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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11. | Matilda Johnson (2.Thomas2, 1.James1) was born 1875; died 1959; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77959
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12. | Alice Johnson (2.Thomas2, 1.James1) was born 1878; died 1964; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-106378
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13. | Susie Johnson (2.Thomas2, 1.James1) was born 1883; died 1957; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121251
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14. | Francis George "Frank" Melrose (5.Margaret2, 1.James1) was born 18 Apr 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1931, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121149
- Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
- Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
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15. | Maurice Edward Melrose (5.Margaret2, 1.James1) was born 16 Oct 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Oct 1875; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185223007
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143913
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16. | James William Melrose (6.Georgina2, 1.James1) was born 29 Mar 1878, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1935, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121151
- Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
- Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist
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17. | Elners Melrose (6.Georgina2, 1.James1) was born May 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214470
- Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
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18. | Eleanor Maud "Ellen" Melrose (6.Georgina2, 1.James1) was born 5 May 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77892
- Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
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19. | Matilda May Melrose (6.Georgina2, 1.James1) was born 14 Nov 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-282061
- Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
- Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
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20. | Edward Arthur Melrose (6.Georgina2, 1.James1) was born 3 Feb 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-282062
- Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
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21. | William Scott Melrose (6.Georgina2, 1.James1) was born 30 Jul 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-282063
- Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
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22. | Charles Herbert Melrose (6.Georgina2, 1.James1) was born 5 Feb 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-203845
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23. | Eliza Melrose (6.Georgina2, 1.James1) was born 17 Jul 1890, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Name: Lizzie Melrose
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77897
- Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Pressbyterian
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24. | Nettie Melrose (6.Georgina2, 1.James1) was born Sep 1894, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214474
- Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
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25. | Robert Hardie Melrose (6.Georgina2, 1.James1) was born 12 Sep 1894, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77898
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26. | Janet Margaret Melrose (6.Georgina2, 1.James1) was born 12 Sep 1894, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77899
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