Pullis Family - Ourfolk
Estelle Pullis (Johnston) 25 JUL 1846 - 1930
Estelle was born on 25 JUL 1846 in New York City, NY and died on 1930 in Indianapolis, Ind. .
She was the daughter of John Pullis (25 JUL 1812 - 1 FEB 1886) and Eliza Ann Winant (Pullis) (26 APR 1816 - 8 MAY 1897).
Estelle was married to Samuel Andrew Johnston, Sr. on 14 FEB 1865 in St. Louis, Mo..
Samuel, Sr. was born on 22 JUN 1835 in Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana and died on 16 MAR 1907 (age: 71) in Indianapolis, Ind and was buried in Crown Hill .
He was the son of Samuel Johnston (29 JAN 1790 - 8 JUL 1834) and Susannah Wallace (Johnston) (1776 - 22 FEB 1844).
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| Parents | Grand Parents | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ⌈ Peter Pullis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ⌈ John Pullis (25 JUL 1812 - 1 FEB 1886) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ⌊ Jane Archibald (Pullis) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Estelle Pullis (Johnston) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ⌈ William C Wynant (9 SEP 1794 - 9 OCT 1878) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ⌊ Eliza Ann Winant (Pullis) (26 APR 1816 - 8 MAY 1897) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ⌊ Sarah Bogart (Wynant) (7 JUN 1794 - 6 FEB 1827) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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S1 Greater Indianapolis
Husband - Samuel A. Johnston
In 1910, she was living at 2111 N. Delaware St. 'a place endeared to her by her gracious and hallowed memories of the past' (Greater indianapolis0
Living at 2123 N. Delaware in Indianapolis in 1925 and in 1930 when she died.
Estelle: Obituary in Indianapolis Star - 3/5/1930
Living at 2123 N. Delaware in Indianapolis in 1925 and in 1930 when she died.
Estelle P. widow of the late
Samuel Andrew Johnston, passed away
Monday afternoon. Funeral services at
the residence, 2123 N. Delaware st.,
Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Burial Crown
Hill cemetery.
Samuel Andrew Johnston, passed away
Monday afternoon. Funeral services at
the residence, 2123 N. Delaware st.,
Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Burial Crown
Hill cemetery.
moved to Marion Co. about 1834 with his parents. Educated in the schools of Indianapolis where he 'found ample opportunity for productive and successful effort in connection with business affairs of important order'.
In 1860, Oliver, Sarah and Elizabeth Johnston lived adjacent to Samuel and May Johnston, who lived with the Dunlops
In 1860, Oliver, Sarah and Elizabeth Johnston lived adjacent to Samuel and May Johnston, who lived with the Dunlops
Obituary The Indianapolis Star 04 Mar 1930,| name | Age | Occupation | Born In | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jno S. Donlop: | 26 | Merchant | Ireland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Margaret S. Donlop: | 20 | Indiana | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saml H. Donlop: | 2 | Ind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| May J. Johnston: | 22 | Ind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saml A. Johnston: | 19 | Clerk | Ind | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Death Certificate
Lived next door to Sarah Wallace in the 1860 Census
Member of the ' Daughters of the American Revolution' DAR ID # 52537 ,Vol.53 page 256
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| Sameul A. Johnston: | 28 | Salesman | Indiana | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| William J. Johnston: | Tin & Stove Dealer | Indiana | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Elizabeth E. Johnston: | 20 | Indiana | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lived at 86 E. Vermont - 1855-1860. He was a clerk, first with M.M Dunn's (1857), then J.A. Vinnedge(1858), the Boston Store (1860).
Formed Johnston Bros, at 62 E. Washington, in Indpls. when he and his brother Wm. J. Johnston bought out Mr. Munson of Munson and Johnston. They were a well known firm selling stoves and tinware for over 30 years with over $200,000 in sales in 1876. 'They brought themselves into prominence as reliable and progressive merchants and they built up a large and prosperous business.' (History of Greater Indianapolis)
Samuel, Sr.: Advertisement in Indianapolis Journal
April 17, 1868
TUTEWILER BROS., Stoves, Mantles and
Grates. and House Furnishing Goods, 74
East Washington street.
MUNSON & JOHNSTON. Wholesale and Re-
tail Dealer in Cooking, Parlor and Heating
Stoves, 62, first door east of Odd Fellows Hall
Formed Johnston Bros, at 62 E. Washington, in Indpls. when he and his brother Wm. J. Johnston bought out Mr. Munson of Munson and Johnston. They were a well known firm selling stoves and tinware for over 30 years with over $200,000 in sales in 1876. 'They brought themselves into prominence as reliable and progressive merchants and they built up a large and prosperous business.' (History of Greater Indianapolis)
April 17, 1868
STOVES, &c.
TUTEWILER BROS., Stoves, Mantles and
Grates. and House Furnishing Goods, 74
East Washington street.
MUNSON & JOHNSTON. Wholesale and Re-
tail Dealer in Cooking, Parlor and Heating
Stoves, 62, first door east of Odd Fellows Hall
Oldest member (in point of membership) of the First Presbyterian Church where he was a Deacon. Sung in the choir there for 25 years. Member of the Scottish Rite Masons of the Mystic Shrine and the Knight Templars. For thirty years was the grand chancellor of Scottish Rite Masons of Indiana.
'He was noted for his general nature and had many friends ... He had been in failing health for some time, and his death was due to heart failure' (Indianapolis News, Mar 16, 1907) Lived at 2111 N. Delaware from the time of his marriage until his death.
In 1870, they had two servants Minnie STALKER age 19 and Annie Schnader age 14.
The Johnston brothers sold their home in 1879. In 1882 it became the residence for the Girls' Classical school
of Indianpolis, and later the Dental School of Indiana University.
Samuel, Sr.: Johnston Family 1876 Home
Johnston Family 1876 Home
'He was noted for his general nature and had many friends ... He had been in failing health for some time, and his death was due to heart failure' (Indianapolis News, Mar 16, 1907) Lived at 2111 N. Delaware from the time of his marriage until his death.
In 1870, they had two servants Minnie STALKER age 19 and Annie Schnader age 14.
The Johnston brothers sold their home in 1879. In 1882 it became the residence for the Girls' Classical school
of Indianpolis, and later the Dental School of Indiana University.
Johnston Family 1876 Home
Johnston & Johnston
Pentalpha Lodge No. 564 F. & A. M., Indianapolis, Indiana, was instituted Thursday, October 20, 1881, and chartered Wednesday, May 24, 1882.
On October 10, 1881, at 8 o'clock PM, a number of Master Masons residing in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana, met in convention, at 27 1/2 South Delaware Street, for the purpose of taking the preliminary steps necessary to form a new Lodge of Masons. The following Brethren were present:
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Samuel A. Johnston and 23 more
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https://pentalpha564.com/our-lodge-history
On October 10, 1881, at 8 o'clock PM, a number of Master Masons residing in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana, met in convention, at 27 1/2 South Delaware Street, for the purpose of taking the preliminary steps necessary to form a new Lodge of Masons. The following Brethren were present:
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Samuel A. Johnston and 23 more
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https://pentalpha564.com/our-lodge-history
Passport Application 9 Dec 1897| name | relation | born | age | mar. status | born in | father born | mother born | occupation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Samuel Johnston: | head | June 21 1834 | 65 | m 30 | In | Ire | Ire | 'Floor Walker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Estelle P. Johnston: | wife | July 25 1851 | 48 | m 30 | NY | NY | NJ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Samuel A. Johnston Jr: | son | June 18 1876 | 23 | s | IN | IN | NY | At School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mary Donahue: | servant | Sep 1866 | 33 | S | IN | Ire | Ire | Servant | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hellena O'Leary: | servant | Nov 27 1882 | 17 | S | Ire | Ire | Ire | Servant | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Indianapolis News Mar 16,1907.
ONE OF THE CITY'S OLDEST RESIDENTS PASSES AWAY
Samuel A. Johnston Succumbs to Illness
WAS A PROMINENT MASON
Samuel A. Johnston, for seventy-three years a resident of this city,
died at his home, 2111 North Delaware street, at
8 o'clock this morning. He had been in failing health
for some time, and his death was due to heart failure.
He was born at Franklin, this state, June 22, 1839 and
removed with his parents to Indianapolis when he was four years old.
For thirty years he was a member of the old firm of
Johnston Brothers, dealers in stoves and tinware, at
62 East Washington street.
For several years he had not been in actively engaged in any business.
At the time of his death he was the oldest in point of membership
of any member of the First Presbyterian Church,where he was a
deacon.
He had sang in the choir of that church for twenty-five years,
and until recent years was foremost in the activities of the church.
He was a member of the Scottish Rite Masons of the Mystic Shrine
and the Knights Templars, and had been for thirty years the grand
chancellor of Scottish Rite Masons of Indiana. He was noted for his genial
nature, and had many friends.
He leaves a widow and two sons - William P. Johnston and
Dr. Samuel A. Johnston. Arrangements for the funeral have not been
completed. He will be buried at Crown Hill Cemetery
Samuel A. Johnston Succumbs to Illness
WAS A PROMINENT MASON
Samuel A. Johnston, for seventy-three years a resident of this city,
died at his home, 2111 North Delaware street, at
8 o'clock this morning. He had been in failing health
for some time, and his death was due to heart failure.
He was born at Franklin, this state, June 22, 1839 and
removed with his parents to Indianapolis when he was four years old.
For thirty years he was a member of the old firm of
Johnston Brothers, dealers in stoves and tinware, at
62 East Washington street.
For several years he had not been in actively engaged in any business.
At the time of his death he was the oldest in point of membership
of any member of the First Presbyterian Church,where he was a
deacon.
He had sang in the choir of that church for twenty-five years,
and until recent years was foremost in the activities of the church.
He was a member of the Scottish Rite Masons of the Mystic Shrine
and the Knights Templars, and had been for thirty years the grand
chancellor of Scottish Rite Masons of Indiana. He was noted for his genial
nature, and had many friends.
He leaves a widow and two sons - William P. Johnston and
Dr. Samuel A. Johnston. Arrangements for the funeral have not been
completed. He will be buried at Crown Hill Cemetery
Obituary - The Indianapolis Star - 17 Mar 1907
See
See also:
| Sketch of Samuel A. and William J. Johnston. |
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See also:
| Memoir of Samuel A. Johnston. |
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