John Johnston’s Counterfeit Will, 29 May 1857

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 ~ Kelly ~ 1 Comment

While searching for John Johnston Senior's will in Davidson County probate records I ran across a slip of paper, filed out of order, from John Junior's probate. The file "shuck," or envelope, states that it was "not admitted as part of will." And it's pretty clear why. The document, dated several months after John's death … Continue reading John Johnston’s Counterfeit Will, 29 May 1857

Will of John Johnston, 23 April 1849, Davidson County, Tennessee

February 15, 2021February 16, 2021 ~ Kelly ~ Leave a comment

John Johnston was my 5th great grandfather. I have only recently begun to research him as part of my pandemic project of breaking down brick walls. I know that he was born in Pennsylvania, and that his father was most likely also named John Johnston. This first John Johnston was in the Nashville area by … Continue reading Will of John Johnston, 23 April 1849, Davidson County, Tennessee