OBIT: Alexander JOHNSTON, 1874, formerly of Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by MS Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _________________________________________ JOHNSTON - December 15, at Armagh, Indiana County, Pa., Dr. Alexander Johnston, aged 85 years. The deceased was a resident of Hollidaysburg for a number of years, and was respected by all who knew him. Some years ago he removed from this place to Altoona, and from thence to Indiana county, where he resided at the time of his death. He amassed considerable wealth, and abandoned his practice some years ago. His remains were brought to this place on Thursday last, and interred in the Presbyterian cemetery, beside those of his wife, who died some years ago. His wife was a daughter of Lazarus Lowry, dec'd. His remains were followed to their last resting place by many relatives and friends. The Register, Hollidaysburg, Pa., Wednesday, December 23, 1874 1850 Hollidaysburg, Blair County census - Alex. Johnston, 60 Eliz. Johnston, 59 Jane Johnston, 17