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Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Johnston, William James |
Born |
Jan. 23, 1891 |
Birthplace |
Elderslie Township, Ontario |
Deceased |
Oct. 16, 1985 |
Deceased |
Elmira, Ontario |
Father |
David Johnston (1853-1928) |
Mother |
Betty Ann ("Annie") Thompson (1860-1935?) |
Spouse |
Rella Quickfall (1894-1992) |
Children |
Gwendolyn Johnston (1922-2003) |
Relationships |
Siblings: Wilfred Johnston, Harvey Johnston |
Occupation |
William James Johnston was a bank clerk at the time of his First World War enlistment in Pembroke, January 18, 1916. He served during the First World War for four years. After the war, he worked in a bank in Paisley, Ontario, and was transferred to various banks before his final transfer to Elmira. In Elmira, he bought a car dealership which he owned and operated until his retirement. |
Places |
William James Johnston was born on the home farm, Lot 1, Concession A, Elderslie Township. He worked in Paisley and other communities in the banking profession until settling in Elmira for the rest of his life. |
Sources |
Sources: a) William James Johnston attestation papers; b) Information provided by relatives to the Museum. |
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