Hi-Im an avid genealogist and am looking for John Johnston family who left Ireland during the potato famine. From what I understand this Johnston moved to Nebraska looking for gold??? Any info. on this family? The bad part is these brothers have very common names, John, Joe maybe a Jim or James??? I believe there were 3 brothers who definitely came to Canada, Grey County. You look like you are a fantastic geneaology-we sure would appreciate any kind of help with this family. As you can see we live in FL and wouldnt be able to get up there any time soon. Thank you for any kind of info.!!!! Take Care and Good Luck with your continued genealogy-Joe
Granny Pam on September 29, 2009 at 5:26 pm Author
Since my Johnston ancestors were in Grey Township, Huron County, I’m not exactly sure how I could help you. I have not done any research in Grey County. I do know that John Johnston is an extremely common name for Johnston men in Ontario. My ancestors were from Scotland. I would suggest you consult the research outline for Ontario on the FamilySearch.org website. [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Search/rg/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=E&Juris1=304] The outlines are great help in planning your research. You should start with your parents and grandparents, and work backwards. That way you can be sure you have the right family.
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Hi-Im an avid genealogist and am looking for John Johnston family who left Ireland during the potato famine. From what I understand this Johnston moved to Nebraska looking for gold??? Any info. on this family? The bad part is these brothers have very common names, John, Joe maybe a Jim or James??? I believe there were 3 brothers who definitely came to Canada, Grey County. You look like you are a fantastic geneaology-we sure would appreciate any kind of help with this family. As you can see we live in FL and wouldnt be able to get up there any time soon. Thank you for any kind of info.!!!! Take Care and Good Luck with your continued genealogy-Joe
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Since my Johnston ancestors were in Grey Township, Huron County, I’m not exactly sure how I could help you. I have not done any research in Grey County. I do know that John Johnston is an extremely common name for Johnston men in Ontario. My ancestors were from Scotland. I would suggest you consult the research outline for Ontario on the FamilySearch.org website. [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Search/rg/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=E&Juris1=304] The outlines are great help in planning your research. You should start with your parents and grandparents, and work backwards. That way you can be sure you have the right family.