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Russell Alexander Johnson (1896 - abt. 1983)

Russell Alexander Johnson
Born in Ashfield Township, Huron, Ontario, Canadamap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married [date unknown] [location unknown]
[children unknown]
Died about at about age 87 in Calgary, Alberta, Canadamap [uncertain]
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Biography

Russell Alexander Johnson was born on March 3, 1896 in Ashfield Township, Huron, Ontario, Canada. He was the son of John Wesley ("J W") Johnston (1866-1948) and Margaret MacKenzie (1866-1950).[1][2]

In 1900, Russell Johnston (4), was a single son, in the household of John W Johnston (34) in Laurium village, south side, Houghton, Michigan, United States. [3]

In 1911, Russel Johnston, was a single son, in the household of John W Johnston in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. [4]

Russell married Louise Johanna Vogel (born on August 4, 1905 in Calgary, Alberta; daughter of Charles Herman Vogel and Effie Axtell). Their children were:

  • Charles Wesley Johnston, 1928-2003

Russell died about November 20, 1983 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, aged about 87. He was buried in Queen's Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta.[5]

Research Notes

  • FamilySearch Person: LJ58-81B
  • siblings and parents are linked on find a grave profile.

Sources

  1. "Canada, Ontario Births and Baptisms, 1779-1899", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F25V-QX2 : 13 February 2020), Russell Alexander Johnston, 1896. Index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City. FHL microfilm 1906132.
  2. Birth: "Canada, Ontario Births, 1869-1912"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004656961; FHL microfilm: 1906132; Image number: 572; Packet letter: E; Indexing batch: C06103-0
    FamilySearch Record: FM86-M5T (accessed 27 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 939J-DZB5-P
    Russell Alexander Johnston born on 3 Mar 1896, son of John Johnston & Margret McKenzie, in Ashfield Township, Huron, Canada.
  3. 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 26; Digital film/folder number: 004120226; FHL microfilm: 1240714; Image number: 465; Sheet number: 8; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00835-3
    FamilySearch Record: MSMD-7VW (accessed 27 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6SX3-Z1D
    Russell Johnston (4), single son, in household of John W Johnston (34) in Laurium village, south side, Houghton, Michigan, United States. Born in Canada Eng.
  4. 1911 Census: "Canada Census, 1911"
    citing Line: 16; Digital film/folder number: 007526711; FHL microfilm: 002417654; Image number: 789
    FamilySearch Record: QV9P-2V78 (accessed 27 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-898W-Q7R7
    Russel Johnston, single son, in household of John W Johnston in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Born in Ontario.
    1911 Census of Canada: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
    Name Sex Age Relation Status Birth Date Birth Place Occupation
    John W Johnston M Head Married Aug 1867 Ontario
    Margaret Johnston F Wife Married Jun 1867 Ontario
    Russel Johnston M Son Single Mar 1896 Ontario
    Alexia Johnston F Daughter Single Aug 1898 Ontario
    Ella Johnston F Daughter Single Mar 1900 United States
    Wesley Johnston M Son Single May 1901 United States
    Irene Johnston F Daughter Single Feb 1903 United States
    Margaret Johnston F Daughter Single Jan 1905 United States
    Myrtle Johnston F Daughter Single Feb 1907 United States
  5. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/133958546/russell-alexander-johnston : accessed 9 May 2022), memorial page for Russell Alexander Johnston (3 Mar 1896–20 Nov 1983), Find A Grave: Memorial #133958546, citing Queen's Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada ; Maintained by sarahmcrutcher (contributor 48290118) .




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