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johneljay
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Johnston family in Bo'ness
« on: Saturday 25 July 09 00:28 UTC (UK) »
Well, it had to happen sometime that someone would be looking for the Johnstons in the Bo'ness area !!  Undecided 

My strand of the clan has a tradition naming eldest sons after the paternal grandfather.  My fathers name was William, his grandfathers name was William etc.

The clues I have relate to my fathers grandfather; a William Johnston, who lived at James Watt Avenue in Bo'ness and died around 1972/73 at a very ripe old age.  His fathers name was most likely "John" or "Johan" - there is family lore of Swedish ancestry from circa 1860's, the family name reputedly changing around the time of the First World War.

He was, apparently, associated with the Town Council in Bo'ness; possibly a Councillor (most likely an "Independent") and was listed (in my late grandfathers death certificate) as a Mechanical Engineer to trade.  In terms of family; a son named "John" (born circa 1917) and a daughter "Helen" or "Ellen". 

Does anyone have any info on this strand of the clan - much appreciated. Smiley

 
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Re: Johnston family in Bo'ness
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 25 July 09 11:02 UTC (UK) »
hi johneljay

welcome to rootschat  Smiley

i wonder if this is your man
scotlandspeople website has a william johnston died 1971 boness west lothian
born c1887
you can't view this certificate online  Sad
however if you have your late grandfather's death certificate and it names his
parents you might be able to find their marriage certificate  Undecided

ev
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Re: Johnston family in Bo'ness
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 26 July 09 10:16 UTC (UK) »
Ev

Many thanks - absolutely top posting !!!  Grin

Tracked down a William Johnston born in 1886 in Falkirk.

His mother's and sister's name all ring true to family lore.

And, he has the same birthday as I do - how cool is that !!!

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