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Martha Johnston & John Edwards

 

Nov 1781: John Edwards was born in Albemarle County, VA, the son of Ambrose Edwards and Olive Martin.

Martha Johnston was born, presumably in Henry County, VA, in May 1791.[1]  She was most often called “Patsy.”

26 Sep 1807: Martha Johnson and John were married in Henry County, with James Johnson was surety.[2]  Daughter-in-law Sally Stone Edwards McClure claimed a marriage year of 1811, and History of St. Charles County, Missouri claimed a date of 15 Mar 1811.

1839: John sold 40 acres in Henry County to George Morrison for $125.[3]

1840 Census, Henry County, VA: John Edwards was listed with 1 male 5-10, 1 10-15, 1 15-20, 1 20-30, 1 50-60; 1 female 15-20, 1 40-50.

11 Nov 1841: John died in St. Charles County, MO.[4]

Oct 1845: Martha died in Missouri.[5]

A biography of son John Chiles Edwards which appeared in the "History of Dardeene Township", History of St. Charles County, Missouri[6] contained much family information:

 

Dr. John Chiles Edwards is of Welsh extraction on his father's side, and English on his mother's.  His great-grandfather, who was disposed to be wild and of an adventurous disposition in his youth, was given a ship and outfit by his father, which he named Brice, and with a number of his associates sailed for the New World, landing at the mouth of the James river in Virginia, and made settlement on Revanna river, in what is now Albemarle county, Va., and called his place Shodwell, where the grandfather of the subject of this sketch, Ambrose Edwards, was born about the year 1724, where, with two brothers and three sisters, he grew up and married.  He was a soldier in the army of the Revolutionary War, and served under Marquis de Lafayette, in his ever memorial Virginia campaign.  He was a neighbor of Thomas Jefferson, his plantation adjoining Montecello, the home of the greatest American statesman.  Ambrose Edwards was married on the 15th of March, 1774, to Miss Olive Martin, the daughter of an English gentleman, and sister of Gen. Joseph Martin, who was a general in the Revolutionary army, serving with distinction through the war, and was the first agent appointed by Washington to the Cherokee Indians.  A family of 10 children were the fruits of this union, eight sons and two daughters, all of whom lived to mature age.  The names of the sons were Brice, John, James, Chiles, Henry, Joseph, Booker, and William Carr, six of whom removed to Missouri, between the years 1832 and 1840, five of them settling in St. Charles county.  The names of the daughters were Susan and Martha.  The father of Dr. Edwards was John, the second son, who was born in November, 1781, amid the stirring scenes of that eventful period. Capt. John Edwards was married in Henry county, Va., on the 15th day of March, 1811, to Miss Martha Johnston, eldest daughter of Maj. James Johnston, who served in Washington's body guard during the war, and was present at Yorktown, where the British Lion crouched to the American Eagle.  He was severely wounded in the knee during the siege.  He lived to enjoy the fruits of his labors at the age of 85.  Capt. Edwards served in the War of 1812.  His brother, Brice, was major, and he a captain in the same regiment, and they were stationed at Norfolk, Va.  Capt. Edwards removed from Henry county, Virginia, to St. Charles county, Missouri, in the fall of 1840, where he settled.  He died in November, 1841, in the sixty-first year of his age, only living one year in his new home.  His wife survived him four years, dying in the fall of 1845.  He was a man of sterling integrity and strong Christian faith, living up to the golden rule of ever 'doing unto others as he would have others do unto him'.  He and his good wife were blessed with a family of nine children, seven sons and two daughters, only three of whom are now living, namely Mrs. Susan C. Lacey, wife of Charles H. Lacey, of Wentzville, Mo.; Dr. Edwards and Judge Samuel M. Edwards, of Mexico, Mo.  Both parents were long standing and consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church.  Dr. Edwards was born in Henry county, Va., October 9, 1828, and was therefore about 12 years old when he came with his father to St. Charles county.  The foundation for his education was laid at an "old field" school taught by John Williams, and at a private school of high grade taught by the Reverend Carr W. Pritchett.  He finished his literary course at St. Charles College in 1850, and immediately commenced the study of medicine in the office and under the direction of Dr. John A. Talley, of the same county, where he diligently and profitably spent one year.  In October, 1851, he matriculated in the medical department of the University of Virginia, where, at the end of two years, on the 29th day of June, 1853, he received, with distinction, the degree of doctor of medicine of that celebrated school.  He then returned to St. Charles county, Mo., and at once entered into the practice of his profession, in which he has ever since been actively engaged with excellent success.  He has for 30 years been established as one of the leading physicians of the county.  Dr. Edwards was married in September, 1854, to Miss Sarah A. Pritchett, the second daughter of Henry Pritchett, of Warren county, Mo.  She died on March 10, 1873.  He was subsequently married to Miss Sallie Stone, on the 18th day of November, 1874, eldest daughter of Robert H. Stone, of Richmond, Ky., a granddaughter of Col. William Rodes, and a great-granddaughter of Gen. Green Clay of Kentucky.  This interesting and gifted lady died on September 29, 1875, greatly lamented, leaving an infant daughter, Sallie Stone.  In May, 1880, Mr. E. was united in marriage to Miss Kate H. Stone, sister of his second wife.  He has by this marriage one son, named Robert Stone.  

 

 

Children of Martha Johnston and John Edwards: [7]

 

Susan Carr Edwards (Aug 1815 - 1889; m. Charles Houston Lacy)

John Chiles Edwards (1830 - 1925; m.1st Sarah A. Pritchett, m. 2nd Sallie Stone, m. 3rd Kate H. Stone)

Brice Edwards

Samuel M. Edwards

 

 

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John Wells Johnston & Nancy Berry

 

5 Jan 1793: John was born in Henry County, VA.

1 Oct 1797: Nancy Berry was born in Montgomery County, KY.

25 Sep 1821: John and Nancy were married in St. Charles County, MO.

1830 Census, Callaway County, MO: John W. Johnston was enumerated with 3 males under 5, 1 40-50; 2 females under 5, 1 5-10, 1 20-30.[8]

1840 Census, Miller County, MO (Saline Township): John W. Johnston is listed with 2 males under 5, 1 5-10, 2 10-15, 1 15-20, 1 40-50; 2 females under 5, 1 5-10, 1 10-15, 1 15-20, 1 30-40. 

John owned a mill on the Saline River, near Eldon.

7 Sep 1850 Census, Miller County, MO (District 13): Farmer John Johnston 57, born VA, with property valued at $1,350; Nancy 52, born KY; farmer Richard 23; Margaret 20; Edward 19; Samuel 16; George 15; Martha 12; Lucy 10; Joice 8.  All the children were born in MO.[9]

11 Nov 1855: John died in Miller County and was buried close to Johnston Mill Pond.  The grave is located across the Saline River 6½ miles west of Eldon on Route M.  Make a bend to the left; the cemetery is the second hill on the right.

      

         

Children of John and Nancy Berry Johnston:

 

Mary Baker Johnston (9 Aug 1822 - Sep 1910; m. Joseph H. Moore)

James Johnston (8 Apr 1824 - 13 Jun 1896; m. Emily Challes 26 Dec 1850)

Katherine Johnston (8 Sep 1825 - 27 Jan 1901)

Richard Berry Johnston (1827 -     )

Margaret B. Johnston (23 Jun 1830 - 23 Aug 1870)

Edward Berry Johnston (25 Jan 1831 - 9 May 1905)

Samuel Barton Johnston (1834 - 1886; m. Moriah Hinds 13 Mar 1859)

George Washington Johnston (1835 -     ; m. Sarah Hinds 24 Nov 1863)

Martha Jane Johnston (1838 - 1877; m. Joseph D. Hinds 17 Dec 1857)

Lucy Johnston (1840 -     )

Joice Wells Johnston (14 Sep 1842 -     ; m. Barton Stone Bond)

 

 

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Lucy Baker Johnston

 

c. 1799: Lucy Johnston was born in Henry County, VA.

9 Jun 1821: Lucy married Thomas G. Riddle in Henry County.

1830 Census, Pittsylvania County, VA: Thomas Riddle was enumerated with 1 male 10-15, 1 30-40; 3 females under 5, 2 5-10, 1 30-40.[10]

1840 Census, Henry County, VA: Lucy B. Riddle was listed with 1 male 5-10, 1 20-30; 1 female 5-10, 1 10-15, 2 15-20, and 1 40-50.[11]  Lucy was residing next to her parents.

30 Jul 1850 Census, Henry County, VA: Lucy B. Riddle 56, born VA; Susan 20; John 18; Martha E. age 13.  She was enumerated between mother Joice and  Jabez Gravely.

3 Jul 1860 Census, Henry County, VA: Lucy Riddle 60; Susan 26; John 24; Martha 18.  The family was enumerated next to [sister-in-law] Paulina Johnston, George's widow.[12]

 

 

Children of Lucy Johnston and Thomas Riddle:

 

Susan Riddle (c. 1830 -     )

John Riddle (c. 1832 -     )

Martha E. Riddle (c. 1835 -     )

 

 

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George Washington Johnston & Paulina R. Parrish

 

c. 1808: George was born in Henry County, VA.

c. 1812: Paulina was born in VA.

1840 Census, Henry County, VA: George W. Johnson was listed with 1 male under 5, 1 5-10, 1 30-40; 1 female under 5, 1 20-30; 2 slaves.  The family was residing next to James and Joice Johnston.

24 Aug 1847: George died of an unknown fever.  George's mother Joicy Johnston wrote of his death in a letter to Lucy Carter in Missouri, informing them of George's death . . . .

 

"Tuesday morning the 24 of August at 3 o'clock in the morning.  Oh, my dear baby George Washington is no more.  He was one of the best sons to me all the days he lived.  He never disobeyed me in his life, but it was delight to honour, please, reverence and adore his aged mother.  He was loved by all and he will be missed by all as a physician.  He was loved not only for his skill but for his kindness and charity.  As a neighbour, he was loved by all; we all mourn because he is gone."
 

3 Sep 1847: His widow Paulina dictated her own letter, enclosed with one from Joyce Johnston, to cousin Lucy Carter . . . .                               

Dear cousin,

We were glad to hear that you all were well and we intended to write to you.  But we have had a mighty sickly season all the spring and summer, which has caused our delay in writing.  I am constrained now to write to you the most painful nuse that ever was written.  My dear husband is dead.  He was attending on some of his patients in Pittsylvania on the waters of Banister where he staid about one week at one visit and set up all night with many of them, and then, returning home, he complained, but he thought it was perhaps, fatigue, and lots of sleep, but his fever increased and he could not attend his repeated calles but would send them medicine.  He still growing worse himself, refusing to have or to take much of anything for himself.  I still insisted to have a physician which I sent for and when he came, he exclaimed to the Doct. That no one could save him and he did not wish to be punished by taking medicine for he wished to die and be out of his misery.  He was in his right mind during his illness, which was 11 days.  I was with him by day and night, for I felt an unusual strange feelings or fears and he seemed to strive to make me believe that there was very little danger until I saw the doctor coming when he observed that no one could save him.  Before he died he said turn him on his side that he might die easy, and he seemed to go off as a sleep.

Thus my husband expired leaving me and six children: 3 sons and 3 daughters, to mourn his death.  For he was one of the best husbands, the best of parents, of neighbors.  He was a physician highly popular and loved by all who knew him.

My children's names: 4) John W. Johnston  5) Susannah Elizabeth  6) Joicy Washington Johnston, which was our last.  Our others you knew before you left.  Write to me as soon as you receive this.  I remain your affectionate cousin until death.

Polina Johnston

 

NB.  Mother says she wants you to tell all the particulars about the arrangements of her children and how all of her grandchildren are doing.  Cousin Mary Martin has two children Thomas and Lucy.  Elizabeth and sister Lucy says she wants you to write to her and let her know how long sister Patsy was sick, and all the news that would be of comfort or importance for her to know.[13] 

 

30 Jul 1850 Census, Henry County, VA: Polina Johnston 38, born VA; farmer William age 18; Lucy 15; James 13; John 9; Susanah 7; Joice 4.  They are enumerated next to Joice Johnston 82.

3 Jul 1860 Census, Henry County, VA (Breckinridge P.O.): Paulina Johnston 48, born VA, with real and personal property valued at $500 and $500; farmer William 28; farmer John 19; Susanah 13; Joyce 14.[14]  The family is residing next to [George's sister] Lucy Johnston Riddle.

According to Patricia Ament, George and Paulina have many descendants who still live in the area of Mountain Valley, Martinsville, Pittsylvania County, VA.

 

 

Children of George Washington and Paulina Parrish Johnston:

 

William Johnston (c. 1831 -     )

Lucy Johnston (c. 1835 -     )

James Johnston (c. 1836 -     )

John W. Johnston (1841 - 26 Oct 1920)

Susannah Elizabeth Johnston (c. 1842 -     )

Joicy Washington Johnston (1845 -     )

 

 

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David Johnston & Cassandra W. Watson

 

c. 1810: David was born in Henry County, VA.

c. 1813: Cassandra Watson, daughter of Stinson and Tabitha Minter Watson, was born in VA.

31 Dec 1832: David and Cassie were married.

8 Aug 1850 Census, Henry County, VA: Farmer David Johnston 40, born VA, with real property valued at $300; Cassy 37, born VA; farmer James 15; Sarah 10; Joseph M., 9; Eliza 8; John 6; Robert 4; Susan 2; Mary 5/12.  All the children were born in VA.[15]

27 Jul 1860, Henry County, VA (Oak Level P.O.): Farmer David Johnson 50, born VA, with real and personal property worth $700 and $200 respectively; Cassie 48, born VA; Sarah 21, Eliza 18; John 15; Robert 13; Mary 12; Susan 11; Adelaide 6.

David died between 1885 and 1890.  It is said that he was buried on land owned by the Graveleys in the Mountain Valley - Leatherwood area.

17 Jul 1890: Cassie died, presumably in Henry County.

 

 

Children of David and Cassandra Watson Johnston: [16]

 

James Madison Johnston (18 Oct 1834 - 3 May 1863; m. America Stone 2 Oct 1858)

Agnes A. Johnston (19 Jul 1836 - 30 Sep 1837)

Sarah A. Johnston (22 Mar 1839 -     ; m. William A. Hairfield)

Joseph M. Johnston (24 Sep 1839/40 - 24 Dec 1861)

Elizabeth H. Johnston (14 Jul 1842 -     m. 1st William Riley Stone, m. 2nd Joshua Craddock 11 May 1865)

John A. Johnston (26 Mar 1844 - 21 Aug 1866; m. Mary J. Hollandsworth 1 Feb 1866)

Robert Henry Johnston (15 May 1847 - 18 Jan 1930; m. Frances A. Shelton 25 Jan 1866)

Mary J. Johnston (15 May 1848 - 28 Oct 1867)

Susan E. Johnston (6 Mar 1850 -     )

Harriet Adeline Johnston (12 Apr 1854 - c. 1920; m. Dick Roland)

 

            James and Joseph Johnston and Elizabeth's husband William Stone were all killed in the Civil War.