Biography of Willis D. Johnston
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]
Page 890
WILLIS D. JOHNSTON, farmer and machinist, P. O. London, was born in Oak Run Township, August 15, 1853. He is the son of William and Felicity (Hall) Johnston, natives of Ohio, of Dutch, Irish and English descent. Our subject attended the common schools of his township, and the graded school of London, after which he took up the occupation of farming. He has a natural inclination for machinery, operated a self-binder and steam thrasher, and is a good engineer of stationary engines, with which he has had a good deal of experience. He was married in 1879 to Mary K Hust, by whom he has three children -- Irene and Inez
(twins), and Wilson Cooper. Mr. Johnston's father is a prominent and wealthy farmer of Oak Run Township.
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Fall Genealogy Seminar
For anyone in your area who is interested in genealogy that they are invited to
the Annual Fall Seminar of Ohio Chapter Palatines to America:
Researching German Immigration in the 18th Century
Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, October 16, 2010, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
Four presentations by Marianne S. Wokeck, Ph.D., on Indentured Servitude
and Immigration to America in the 18th Century
Renowned author of Trade in Strangers
Registration Fee $45; Ohio Chapter PalAm Members Discounted Fee $39; Students ages 17-21 $20
Includes morning coffee or tea, Lunch and Gratuity.
Deadline October 4, 2010; For Late Registration add $5.
The seminar is the Culmination of German Heritage Week in Columbus
For more information visit
http://www.oh-palam.org/bookstore/images/2010fallregistrationform.pdf
or write to Ohio Chapter Palatines to America, P.O. Box 302, Worthington, OH 43085
Richard E. Hartle,
Publicity Chairman,
Ohio Chapter Palatines to America
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