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David Johnston (b. 1822 in Cumnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland) — Local Past

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David Johnston

Born about 1822 in Cumnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland

Also known as David Johnstone

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This person page was added on 28 July 2026.

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1851
84, Great Hamilton Street, Calton, Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland
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30 March 1851
Census
Clare Hopkins · 28 Jul 2026
Census of 84, Great Hamilton Street, Calton, Glasgow, Glasgow City
Date
30 March 1851
Place
84, Great Hamilton Street, Calton, Glasgow, Glasgow City
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David Johnston
Recorded as David Johnstone
Head. Unmarried. 29. Independent minister of Suffolk St Chapel. Born: Cumnock, Ayrshire
James B Johnstone
Brother. Unmarried. 23. Brush makers clerk. Born: Cumnock, Ayrshire
Jessie R Johnstone
Sister. Unmarried. 41. Housekeeper. Born: Cumnock, Ayrshire
1851 Census1851 Census · https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VYBD-CPW?lang=en
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15 September 1851

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Clare Hopkins · 28 Jul 2026

David Johnston, Minister of the Gospel, was a tenant at 84 Great Hamilton Street, Glasgow. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QHV-J3DC-V3HF?view=fullText

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Jessie R Johnstone (b. 1810 in Cumnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland)
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James B Johnstone (b. 1828 in Cumnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland)
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