Johnson, Johnston, Johnstoun

This family has 11 entries, and left 3 Wills, dated 1732, 1734, and 1746.
The first marriage I found is William Jonsons wed Susanna Iles 26 Nov 1632, but he does not appear to be a Tetbury resident, she was one of the Vicar's daughters

Meeting about Replacing the Church held 22 June 1729
Influential citizens held a meeting to consider what to do about the state of the old church attended by John Barrett, Henry Crowther, Daniel Evans, Richard Harding, John Johnson, Thomas Keen, John Phillips, John Purnell, Francis Savage, John Sloper, William Tomkinson, Barnard Wickes, Joseph Wickes, John Wight, Henry Wightwick
The matter went to Parliament who suggested repairs and on 10 Feb 1740 charged Thomas Estcourt, Richard Harding, Joseph Ralph, Charles Savage and William Savage with overseeing the work.
After spending money doing doubtful repairs, the Old Church was demolished and rebuilt to be opened in 1770

In Tetbury Records, before Dec 31, 1735.
D 566 B 19 The Tetbury Survey 6 May 1698 copied 1718 Page 13, Archibald Johnson for Queen's Arms 16-0-0 Page 16, Daniel Johnson ye Wool Barn 13-0-0 Page 15, Daniel Johnson rent D 566 R 2/2 22-Jun 1729 John Johnston voted for a brief to be started to rebuild Tetbury Church D 566 Z 20 Voter list 1734 John Johnstone column 1

At Tetbury 1735-6, ages to Dec 31, 1735. George 27 and Elizabeth 59 Not in Census John 39

Court Leet Roll 1735 - John Johnston p14

Census at Tetbury, 1735-6.
Johnstoun	Mrs (Widow of John)	Elizabeth 1676-47	House 22.09	ch1
Johnstoun	George	He 1709-55	House 24.20	ch1

In Tetbury Trustee or Town Records, after 1735.

D 566 Z 20 column 1, about 1736 John Johnstone in a list supporting the Tetbury annual Races D 566 B 2/5 09-Nov 1739 George Johnston paid to the Trustees 28-3-8 profit of Shambles fund and 30-17-2 the balance of the Shambles money D 566 M4 1746 417 members of the Court Leet Page 13 John Johnstoun D 566 M4 - 1754 439 members of the Court Leet Page 4.2 George Jonstone, Page 4.2 John Johnstone D 566 M4 - 1754 Town Jury charges Late John Johnston house late The Queen's Arms to be in very ruinous state and ought to be pulled down P328a OV 5/3 15-Apr 1754 John Johnson Father of the child, was named by Hannah Ponten of Tetbury D 566 M5 - 1762 507 members of the Court Leet Page 4.1 John Johnstone

In Overseers Records, P328a OV 2/1, 1736-49
Poor relief Rate, 20 Jul 1742, Page 54 Elizabeth Johnstoun 5-08-00 Page 55 George Johnstoun 4-00-00 Page 55 John Johnstoun house is vacant 29-Mar 1747(old date), Page 347 George Johnstoun Vestry Apr 1747, Page 424 George Johnstoun Ratepayer of Tetbury Apr 1747, Page 425 Elizabeth Johnstoun Ratepayer of Tetbury
In Overseers Records, reference P328a OV 2/2, 1749-59
On 24-Jul 1749 George Johnston Account 1-1-3 Rate set at 4/- in the Pound, listing by streets is new in 1754 71 Church Street Upwards George Johnston 4-0-0 house 3 Vicarage Mrs Johnstoun 0-10-0 deceased, Rate now paid by Rev Wight 76 Long Street, downwards Mrs Johnstoun 4-18-0 now occupied by John Leonard On 27-Jan 1755 John Johnston cost of John Brown and William Bennett taking him and Francis Parker to Bristol and Bath 3-19-0

Bigland recorded
On a Tomb in the Churchyard Beneath lie Interred John Johnstoun, who died the 24 of Oct 1717, aged 56 Also Jane his daughter by Elizabeth his wife, who died the 11 of Nov 1733 aged 27 Elizabeth, the Relict of John Johnstoun, dyed March 4, 1746, aged 70. Jane Weaver died the 12 of November 1722 and Alice Clerke died the 28 of March 1624, and are here interred.

Daniel Johnston 1670 - 17171224, baptised William 16980622, Jane 16990806, buried Child 16990829, baptised John 17000715, William 17030304, Isabel 17051004 born Sept 23, George born 15 March baptised 17080325 aged 10 days, Robert born 25 Jan baptised 17100210 aged 3 weeks, Mary born 18 Sept baptised 17120919 next day, and Daniel 17160929.

Daniel Johnson of Essex, married 17240115 to Elizabeth Walker of Letchfield.

George Johnson 17080325 - 17550526, son of Daniel, married 17371124 to Rose Hilier, 1710 - 17600329 aged 50. They baptised William 17430131 lived 2 days, Isaac 17440703 lived 10 days and Jane 17460730 who appears to survive, and became an orphan when she was 13 years old.

Hannah Johnson married 17590325 to Jonathan Parker.

Jane Johnstoun, Widow, was buried 17341205. Appears to be Daniel's widow, born about 1673.

John Johnson 1661 - 17171026 aged 56, and his widow Elizabeth 1677 - 17470307 aged 70 baptised daughter Jane 17060307 - 17331112 aged 27.

Will of Jane Johnson 1734/69 Jane made her Will on 8 Nov 1733 (and was buried 4 days later), and it was Proved on 13 May 1734. It is on a page double A3 size, and has many clauses. She leaves 100 pounds to her kinsman James Johnston of Reading, Berks, and her goods to Sarah, wife of Henry Humphry. Her mother Elizabeth Johnston is sole execitrix. Will of Elizabeth Johnston 1746/33 On 20 Jul 1745 Elizabeth Johnston made her will, using a page double A3 size, finely filled with writing. The Will was Proved 18 March 1746 (old date style). She is the widow of John, buried 7 Mar 1746 old style. Her sole executor is Rev John Wight, and (among many bequests) she leaves rental income to him and Nathaniel Saunders, received from Sarah Whitford, wife of Joshua Whitford. Will of John Johnson 1732/159 John died Intestate. On 20 July 1732 Jane Johnston made a formal declaration that her son John Johnston, the Apothocary, had died. William Savage was appointed Executor, and Jane was beneficiary.

John Johnston the Drugist, 17000715, son of Daniel, was buried 17320627

John Johnson Blacksmith was named by Hannah Ponten as Father of her child
in four different sources beginning with P328a OV 5/4 30-Jan 1754

Comment - a rare pair of documents
Reference P328a OV 5/2 dated 31 Dec 1754 shows John Johnson Blacksmith was named by Hannah Ponten of Tetbury as father of her child
Reference P328a OV 5/3 dated 14 Jan 1755 shows John Johnson of Henbury Glos accepted responsibility for Hannah Panting of Tetbury's male child born 12 Dec 1754.
He was supported by his father Nicholas Johnson of Westbury, and by John Johnson of Bitton, labourer. He was bonded for 80 pounds to be paid to the Tetbury Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor

John Johnstoun 16960328 - 17740222 son of Archibald, died aged 80 as Johnstone

Robert Johnson 1675 - 17050331, baptised Elizabeth 17010424 lived 5 weeks, Daughter 17020801 and Arthur 17040418. His widow buried two Children 17060623 and 17070527. She may be Jane, Widow buried 17341205.

John Johnson Blacksmith was named by Hannah Ponten of Tetbury as father of her male child, reference P328a OV 5/2 dated 31-Dec 1754
John Johnson of Henbury Glos was named by Hannah Panting as father of her male child born 12 Dec 1754, baptised John 19 March 1755, reference P328a OV 5/3 dated 14-Jan 1755

Comment - a rare pair of documents
The Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor records,
Reference P328a OV 5/2 dated 31 Dec 1754 shows John Johnson Blacksmith was named by Hannah Ponten of Tetbury as father of her child

Reference P328a OV 5/3 dated 14 Jan 1755 shows John Johnson of Henbury Glos accepted responsibility for Hannah Panting of Tetbury's male child born 12 Dec 1754.
He was supported by his father Nicholas Johnson of Westbury, and by John Johnson of Bitton, labourer. He was bonded for 80 pounds to be paid to the Tetbury Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor if the child became a charge on them.

Joys

The Hearth Tax at Nearby Places A charge on the number of stoves, hearths in each home Oct 1672 John Joys 1 Poor On Overseers list Oct 1672 John Joys 1 Poor Discharge Certificate

In Tetbury Records, before Dec 31, 1735.
D 566 L 7/8 05-Oct 1722 Priscilla Joys and Christian Norris were given a room at the Alms House, in the first group of tenants for it. The next mentions were in 1739-40.

John Joys was buried 17050906,
and Presilah, his Widow, was buried 17240808.

Jude

In Overseers Records, P328a OV 2/1, 1736-49
24-May 1742, Page 95 William Jude Wife Receive Monthly allowance

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