Son of Littleton and Lucy (Childs) Johnston. Married Jane Gaines 12 Dec 1816 in Elbert County, Georgia. She was the daughter of Hierome and Ann Thompson (Adams) Gaines. They were in Randolph Co., GA by 1850 in that portion which later became Terrell County in 1856. James and Jane (Gaines) Johnston had at least 8 known children -
A. Hiram G (b. 1818, d 1861), md. Nancy J. Cozart
B. Littleton S (b. 1825, d 1869) md. Emeline Comer
C. Lucy A. (b. 1828, d. ca 1903) md. 1. Samuel Ponder, 2. ?? Harper. She died near Houston, TX.
D. James W. (b. 1830, d. 1883) md. Emily Ansley
E. Margaret Jane (b. 1833, d. 1892) md. John A. McGregor.
F. Salatha E. (b. 1837, d. 1858) md. Jesse T. Davis
G. Wiley J. (b. ca 1838, d 1862). He died in the War near Murfreesboro, TN.
H. Martha F. (b. 1840, d. 1881) md. A. J. Whitlock. She died in Broward Co., FL.
It has been incorrectly reported that he died in Nov/Dec 1863. However, his two oldest sons became executors of his estate in Feb 1863 and returns indicated his coffin was purchased in 1862.
According to the "History of Terrell County, Georgia", the Johnston family cemetery is located near Herod, though its exact location is not currently known. It is likely that James and Jane (Gaines) Johnston are buried there, as well as several of their immediate descendants and spouses.
Son of Littleton and Lucy (Childs) Johnston. Married Jane Gaines 12 Dec 1816 in Elbert County, Georgia. She was the daughter of Hierome and Ann Thompson (Adams) Gaines. They were in Randolph Co., GA by 1850 in that portion which later became Terrell County in 1856. James and Jane (Gaines) Johnston had at least 8 known children -
A. Hiram G (b. 1818, d 1861), md. Nancy J. Cozart
B. Littleton S (b. 1825, d 1869) md. Emeline Comer
C. Lucy A. (b. 1828, d. ca 1903) md. 1. Samuel Ponder, 2. ?? Harper. She died near Houston, TX.
D. James W. (b. 1830, d. 1883) md. Emily Ansley
E. Margaret Jane (b. 1833, d. 1892) md. John A. McGregor.
F. Salatha E. (b. 1837, d. 1858) md. Jesse T. Davis
G. Wiley J. (b. ca 1838, d 1862). He died in the War near Murfreesboro, TN.
H. Martha F. (b. 1840, d. 1881) md. A. J. Whitlock. She died in Broward Co., FL.
It has been incorrectly reported that he died in Nov/Dec 1863. However, his two oldest sons became executors of his estate in Feb 1863 and returns indicated his coffin was purchased in 1862.
According to the "History of Terrell County, Georgia", the Johnston family cemetery is located near Herod, though its exact location is not currently known. It is likely that James and Jane (Gaines) Johnston are buried there, as well as several of their immediate descendants and spouses.
Family Members
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John Chew Johnston
1782–1792
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Larkin Johnston
1783–1834
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Elizabeth Johnston Thornton
1785–1850
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William Johnston
1787–1871
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Thomas Johnston
1789–1848
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Nathan Hale Johnston
1790–1843
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Frances "Franky" Johnston Henderson
1792–1871
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John "Jack" Johnston
1793–1844
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James Johnston
1795–1863
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Lucy Johnston
1800–1801
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Richard Johnston
1802–1859
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