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Below is a family biography included in the Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania published in 1905 by The Genealogical Publishing Company. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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ELIZABETH JOHNSTON, one of the most respected residents of Shippensburg, Southampton township, Cumberland county, was born in Franklin county, Pa., on a farm on the old Chambersburg road, March 15, 1843.
George Johnston, her father, died in Franklin county in 1881, aged eighty-four years. He was the owner of a large property, consisting of thirteen farms, three of which were located in Cumberland county, and are now owned by his daughter Elizabeth Johnston. He married Sarah H. Clark, who was born in Cumberland county in 1807, daughter of Robert Clark, who married a Fulton. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston are buried in the Middle Spring cemetery at Shippensburg. They were the parents of the following children, all of whom grew to maturity: James, now deceased; Rebecca, who married James A. Beattie and lives at Shippensburg; Joseph, a retired farmer living in Scotland; Elizabeth, who resides at Shippensburg; and Robert C., a farmer.
Miss Johnston received her primary education at the district school in Franklin county, and has added to it by extensive reading and wide observation. In addition to her three valuable farms she owns a comfortable residence at Shippensburg, and spends the greater portion of her time there, surrounded by comforts supplied by ample means. She is a consistent member of the Middle Spring Presbyterian Church, and is very active in its good work. She is widely and favorably known, and enjoys a large circle of friends throughout the county.
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This family biography is one of numerous biographies included in the Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania published in 1905 by The Genealogical Publishing Company.
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