My 2nd Great grandfather George Johnston born Abt.1835 and his wife Mary A. were married in Knockbride,Cavan Dec. 10 1857. They emigrated to the U.S. between 1857 and 1860 and settled in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County,Pennsylvaina and raised three son's Henry,David,and Joseph my Great grandfather. Any information on my family history would be greatly appreciated.Thank you . Jack Johnston
What may be George Johnston’s marriage was registered in Cootehill registration district 1857, Volume 4, page 399. (Wife’s maiden name Jordan). If you get a copy of that certificate it may give you information with which to trace the family further.
You can order a photocopy of the certificate from GRO Roscommon for €4 (euros). http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Apply-for-Certificates.aspx
You have to download and print off the form. Then either post or fax it back to them. You can’t e-mail it to them. However if you want them to e-mail the cert to back to you, they will do that, so tick the relevant box.
Put the reference details on the form (anywhere). Don’t worry about leaving some boxes blank. As long as GRO have the location, name(s), year, quarter (where there is one), volume and page number they should find it.
Tradition was to marry in the bride’s church which should be on the certificate, (unless it was a Registry Office marriage). That church may be the place to look for her baptism and that of any siblings.
Elwyn This may be very helpfull, thank you for your assistance and being so very prompt. I know absolutely nothing of my Johnston family history earlier then this point. I have always been a proud Irish American and am very greatfull for your help. Thank You Again. Jack Johnston
I see there is a Johnston Central Library in Cavan Countyand am interested in the Johnston associatetion with the Library and the County . Jack Johnston
I think you would be best to contact the library to ask them the origin of the name. It is a pretty common surname in Cavan. Looking at the 1901 census there were 546 people of that name in the county. So may not be any connection.