What is the origin of the name Johnston?
1: Scottish: habitational name deriving in most cases from the place so called in Annandale in Dumfriesshire. This is derived from the genitive case of the personal name John + + [...]
A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen
...statesman, was the son of James Johnston of Beirholm in Annandale, a descendant of the family of Johnston in Aberdeenshire,... (Annandale, Scotland, United Kingdom - 1608)
...statesman, was the son of James Johnston of Beirholm in Annandale, a descendant of the family of Johnston in Aberdeenshire,... (Annandale, Scotland, United Kingdom - 1608)
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...01 Scotland. His mother was Mary Johnston, a daughter of Johnston of Elphin-stone. This lady died early, and her husband,... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1607)
...01 Scotland. His mother was Mary Johnston, a daughter of Johnston of Elphin-stone. This lady died early, and her husband,... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1607)
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..., , fifth son of George Johnston of that ilk and of Caskieben, the chief of the family ,... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1663)
..., , fifth son of George Johnston of that ilk and of Caskieben, the chief of the family ,... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1663)
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A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen
...of his executors, " Mr Robert Johnston of Creiuond," probably his brother, a person who appears to have been in... (Eelmstadt, Scotland, United Kingdom - 1570)
...of his executors, " Mr Robert Johnston of Creiuond," probably his brother, a person who appears to have been in... (Eelmstadt, Scotland, United Kingdom - 1570)
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A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen
...of his family are. Sir William Johnston of Hilton, in Aberdeenshire, -and Mr Johnston of Viewfield in the same county.... (Middleburg, Scotland, United Kingdom - 1642)
...of his family are. Sir William Johnston of Hilton, in Aberdeenshire, -and Mr Johnston of Viewfield in the same county.... (Middleburg, Scotland, United Kingdom - 1642)
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A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen
...Scotorum, by the author's relative, Arthur Johnston. The former is a series of epigrammatic addresses to the Scottish monarchs, commencing... (Ley, Scotland, United Kingdom - 1603)
...Scotorum, by the author's relative, Arthur Johnston. The former is a series of epigrammatic addresses to the Scottish monarchs, commencing... (Ley, Scotland, United Kingdom - 1603)
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...the Song of 80lomon" by Arthur Johnston, and similar sacred poems of merit, by Ker, Adam-son, and Hog: it contains... (Aberdeen, Grampian, United Kingdom - 1738)
...the Song of 80lomon" by Arthur Johnston, and similar sacred poems of merit, by Ker, Adam-son, and Hog: it contains... (Aberdeen, Grampian, United Kingdom - 1738)
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A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen
...Alexander Henderson, I and Mr Archibald Johnston were sent to Edinburgh, and within a few clays brought as much meal... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1639)
...Alexander Henderson, I and Mr Archibald Johnston were sent to Edinburgh, and within a few clays brought as much meal... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1639)
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A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen
...Poetarum 8cotosmn," edited by Dr Arthur Johnston. He seems to have added to his poetical works when years and habits... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1605)
...Poetarum 8cotosmn," edited by Dr Arthur Johnston. He seems to have added to his poetical works when years and habits... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1605)
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A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen
...Of the gift of Mr David Johnston, burgess of Edinburgh, itt beinge the labour of his late father and grandfather,... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1586)
...Of the gift of Mr David Johnston, burgess of Edinburgh, itt beinge the labour of his late father and grandfather,... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1586)
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A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen
...matter, vide the Memoir of Arthur Johnston In thto collection. The reader may remark that we hare there praised the... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1750)
...matter, vide the Memoir of Arthur Johnston In thto collection. The reader may remark that we hare there praised the... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1750)
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A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen
...of Hilton, in Aberdeenshire, -and Mr Johnston of Viewfield in the same county.... (Middleburg, Scotland, United Kingdom - 1642)
...of Hilton, in Aberdeenshire, -and Mr Johnston of Viewfield in the same county.... (Middleburg, Scotland, United Kingdom - 1642)
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A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen
...DR. ARTHUR JOHNSTON. 265... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1663)
...DR. ARTHUR JOHNSTON. 265... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1663)
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...272 JOHN JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1570)
...272 JOHN JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1570)
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...SIR ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON. 257... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1639)
...SIR ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON. 257... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1639)
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...8IR ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1639)
...8IR ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1639)
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...264 BR. ARTHUR JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1663)
...264 BR. ARTHUR JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1663)
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...SIR ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON. 263... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1663)
...SIR ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON. 263... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1663)
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...262 SIR ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1644)
...262 SIR ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1644)
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...25-4 SIR ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1633)
...25-4 SIR ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1633)
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...SIR ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON. 261... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1644)
...SIR ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON. 261... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1644)
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... JOHN JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1730)
... JOHN JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1730)
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...2GO SIR ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1643)
...2GO SIR ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1643)
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...DR. ARTHUR JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1620)
...DR. ARTHUR JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1620)
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... JOHN JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1600)
... JOHN JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1600)
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...SIR ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1608)
...SIR ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1608)
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...253 SIR ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1835)
...253 SIR ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1835)
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...SIR ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON. 259... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1643)
...SIR ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON. 259... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1643)
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...DR. ARTHUR JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1663)
...DR. ARTHUR JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1663)
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...258 8IR ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1640)
...258 8IR ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1640)
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...266 DR. ARTHUR JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1663)
...266 DR. ARTHUR JOHNSTON.... (Scotland, United Kingdom - 1663)
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What is the origin of the name Johnston?
1: Scottish: habitational name deriving in most cases from the place so called in Annandale in Dumfriesshire. This is derived from the genitive case of the personal name John + + [...]