Atkinson Graphic, October 20, 1916
Francis John Johnston was born at Reynolds, Ill, on the 27th day of March, 1849, died at his home in Atkinson, Oct 16,1916, aged 67 years 6 months and 19 days.
Deceased resided at the place of his birth, became a farmer, at the age of 22 years. He was married to Miss Sarah Buchanan, Nov 11 in the year 1871. In the spring of 1885 the family came to Holt County, Nebr, and located upon a government homestead 18 miles southwest of Atkinson. In 1892 it became necessary to seek school advantages for the children: and they moved to Atkinson where he has lived since.
The children: born to the Johnston home were; Maude M, Josephine (now Mrs Cunningham of Neligh), Gabriel and Asa of Bassett, Mina (Mrs Earl Blinn), of Atkinson, Francis, Mary and Ada. Little Mabel preceded her father to the beyond at the age of 3 years in 1904. These 8 children: and 3 sisters and his devoted wife, he leaves to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate husband and father.
The funeral service was held in Methodist Church, Tuesday and interment was made in Atkinson Cemetery.
The floral offerings were large and very beautiful, in expression of the friendship of those who have best known Mr Johnston and his estimable family.
Francis John Johnston was born at Reynolds, Ill, on the 27th day of March, 1849, died at his home in Atkinson, Oct 16,1916, aged 67 years 6 months and 19 days.
Deceased resided at the place of his birth, became a farmer, at the age of 22 years. He was married to Miss Sarah Buchanan, Nov 11 in the year 1871. In the spring of 1885 the family came to Holt County, Nebr, and located upon a government homestead 18 miles southwest of Atkinson. In 1892 it became necessary to seek school advantages for the children: and they moved to Atkinson where he has lived since.
The children: born to the Johnston home were; Maude M, Josephine (now Mrs Cunningham of Neligh), Gabriel and Asa of Bassett, Mina (Mrs Earl Blinn), of Atkinson, Francis, Mary and Ada. Little Mabel preceded her father to the beyond at the age of 3 years in 1904. These 8 children: and 3 sisters and his devoted wife, he leaves to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate husband and father.
The funeral service was held in Methodist Church, Tuesday and interment was made in Atkinson Cemetery.
The floral offerings were large and very beautiful, in expression of the friendship of those who have best known Mr Johnston and his estimable family.
Atkinson Graphic, October 20, 1916
Francis John Johnston was born at Reynolds, Ill, on the 27th day of March, 1849, died at his home in Atkinson, Oct 16,1916, aged 67 years 6 months and 19 days.
Deceased resided at the place of his birth, became a farmer, at the age of 22 years. He was married to Miss Sarah Buchanan, Nov 11 in the year 1871. In the spring of 1885 the family came to Holt County, Nebr, and located upon a government homestead 18 miles southwest of Atkinson. In 1892 it became necessary to seek school advantages for the children: and they moved to Atkinson where he has lived since.
The children: born to the Johnston home were; Maude M, Josephine (now Mrs Cunningham of Neligh), Gabriel and Asa of Bassett, Mina (Mrs Earl Blinn), of Atkinson, Francis, Mary and Ada. Little Mabel preceded her father to the beyond at the age of 3 years in 1904. These 8 children: and 3 sisters and his devoted wife, he leaves to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate husband and father.
The funeral service was held in Methodist Church, Tuesday and interment was made in Atkinson Cemetery.
The floral offerings were large and very beautiful, in expression of the friendship of those who have best known Mr Johnston and his estimable family.
Francis John Johnston was born at Reynolds, Ill, on the 27th day of March, 1849, died at his home in Atkinson, Oct 16,1916, aged 67 years 6 months and 19 days.
Deceased resided at the place of his birth, became a farmer, at the age of 22 years. He was married to Miss Sarah Buchanan, Nov 11 in the year 1871. In the spring of 1885 the family came to Holt County, Nebr, and located upon a government homestead 18 miles southwest of Atkinson. In 1892 it became necessary to seek school advantages for the children: and they moved to Atkinson where he has lived since.
The children: born to the Johnston home were; Maude M, Josephine (now Mrs Cunningham of Neligh), Gabriel and Asa of Bassett, Mina (Mrs Earl Blinn), of Atkinson, Francis, Mary and Ada. Little Mabel preceded her father to the beyond at the age of 3 years in 1904. These 8 children: and 3 sisters and his devoted wife, he leaves to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate husband and father.
The funeral service was held in Methodist Church, Tuesday and interment was made in Atkinson Cemetery.
The floral offerings were large and very beautiful, in expression of the friendship of those who have best known Mr Johnston and his estimable family.
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