Hi Kathleen :

Re "Hub of the Rideau", Maria & William appear to be the children of John Johnston [1805-1871] & Elizabeth Bell [1806-1900]. Other siblings = David, Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary Ann, Margaret, Priscilla & Matilda. I expect that you likely have this publication. If not, let me know & I can give you further info on John & Elizabeth.

1901 Automated Census for Newboro, Leeds S. has a widowed Kezia Johnson b. Dec. 5, 1845, age 55 living alone. She may have fibbed about her age as my database shows her born in Elgin, on Dec. 5, 1834. OFCA reference DU-DCM & A has a Kezia Halliday buried in the Shelburne Cemetery, Dufferin Co., Melancthon Twp.

Did you see the other JOHNSTON post by Bill Johnston on this board ?

Libby
North York, Ont.