Johnston, Eliza J.

JOHNSTON

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 2/2/2013 at 09:58:07

The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa
Des Moines: Union Hist. Co., 1880.

JOHNSTON, ELIZA J.—Jackson Twp—pg 652-3. Section 3, P.O. Montezuma. Widow of the late J.W. Johnston, who was born in Ireland, and when six years of age came with his parents to the United States, first settling in Illinois, where he followed farming. In November, 1866, he came with his family to this county and continued his former occupation till his death. He was married September 4, 1857, to the subject of this sketch. She was born in Ireland, October 22, 1839, and there received her education, and at the age of eighteen years came to the United States, landing in New York. From there she moved to Illinois, and lived in that State until her marriage. Mr. Johnston died February 8, 1874, leaving, besides his wife, six children to mourn his loss.