Johns(t)on(e)s of 1852 Pickering Township, Ontario

And Pre-Confederation Canada Johnstons Are they connected? Can we find y-DNA descendants?

Margaret Matchett

Female 1847 - 1876  (28 years)


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  • Name Margaret Matchett  [1
    Born 1 Dec 1847  Otonabee Township, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Died 30 May 1876  Readmond, Emmet, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I127  Johns(t)on(e)s of 1852 Pickering Township, Ontario
    Last Modified 21 Jan 2023 

    Father David Matchett,   b. Abt 1820 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Jane - married David Matchett -,   b. Abt 1820 
    Relationship natural 
    Family ID F31  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Robert Johnston,   b. 29 Nov 1837, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Mar 1905, Cross Village, Emmet, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years) 
    Married 8 Feb 1866  Grey County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • he 28, res Brant Twp, born USA, s of William & Margaret - she 19, res Arran Twp, born Otonabee Twp, d of David & Jane Matchet - witness James Matchet of Arran - by R. J. Tyler of Owen Sound
    Robert Johnston-Matchett Marriage 8 Feb 1866 at Grey County, Ontario, Canada
    Robert Johnston-Matchett Marriage 8 Feb 1866 at Grey County, Ontario, Canada
    he 28, res Brant Twp, born USA, s of William & Margaret - she 19, res Arran Twp, born Otonabee Twp, d of David & Jane Matchet - witness James Matchet of Arran - by R. J. Tyler of Owen Sound == familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS7D-BSBJ-L?cc=2568642&wc=Q866-ZZP
    Children 
     1. Samuel Johnston,   b. Abt Jul 1866, Arran Township, Bruce, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1887, Weston, Lenawee, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 20 years)  [natural]
     2. David Johnston,   b. 19 Mar 1867, Arran Township, Bruce, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Jun 1937, Emmet County, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years)  [natural]
     3. Robert Roy Johnston,   b. 18 Jun 1869, Arran Township, Bruce, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 May 1942, Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years)  [natural]
     4. Francis - Frank - Johnston,   b. 5 Nov 1871, Arran Township, Bruce, Ontario, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Dec 1945, Readmond, Emmet, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years)  [natural]
     5. James Wesley - Wes - Johnston,   b. 15 Sep 1873, Arran Township, Bruce, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Apr 1932, Readmond, Emmet, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 58 years)  [natural]
     6. John Johnston,   b. May 1876, Readmond, Emmet, Michigan,USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Jun 1876, Readmond, Emmet, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)  [natural]
    Last Modified 21 Jan 2023 
    Family ID F48  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 8 Feb 1866 - Grey County, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 30 May 1876 - Readmond, Emmet, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Photos
    Robert Johnston-Matchett Marriage 8 Feb 1866 at Grey County, Ontario, Canada
    Robert Johnston-Matchett Marriage 8 Feb 1866 at Grey County, Ontario, Canada
    he 28, res Brant Twp, born USA, s of William & Margaret - she 19, res Arran Twp, born Otonabee Twp, d of David & Jane Matchet - witness James Matchet of Arran - by R. J. Tyler of Owen Sound == familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS7D-BSBJ-L?cc=2568642&wc=Q866-ZZP

  • Sources 
    1. [S3] Ontario, Canada, County Marriage Registers, 1858-1869.