JOHNSTON, PTE. WILLIAM

At the time of the 1901 census there was a William D. Johnston born April 19, 1883, a barber living with his brother and sister-in-law John and Amanda Johnston in Burks Falls.

There was also a William Johnston born May 8, 1875, father John Johnston living in Strong Twp. in 1901.

This William Johnston married Carrie McCall on January 14, 1903 in Parry Sound, They had 7 children. In 1911 the family lived in Sundridge. Wm was identified as an agent. He does not appear to have served.

There were 226 William Johnstons who served in WWI. None of the 226 William’s that were listed had birthdates matching the births of the above mentioned Johnstons.