JOHNSTON, JAMES VERNON MORLEY

James was born  January 29, 1921 in Magnetawan, the son of Thomas Morley Johnston and Vera Susan Storey.

At the time of the 1921 census, the family lived in Ryerson Township.

James is identified as having married Elizabeth Delaney in Newfoundland on February 3, 1945.

The marriage in Newfoundland strongly suggests that James was in the service and was stationed in Newfoundland – which, at that time was viewed as serving overseas.

James drowned in Lake Nipissing June 14, 1977 and is buried in Burks Falls.