Thomas Johnston, P. O., Miami. Was born in county Tyrone, Ireland, May 9, 1810, where he was raised and educated. His father owned a linen bleaching establishment, in which Thomas was employed as millwright until he left Ireland. He was married in Ireland in 1835, to Miss Eliza J. Anderson, of county Tyrone. They have seven children living: Ann (Mrs. McCormick), James A., Emma (Mrs. Hill), Maud (Mrs. Renick), William C., Martha W., and Robert C. In 1838 Mr. Johnston came to the United States, and moved direct from New York to Ross county, Ohio, where he lived nine years, occupied in carriage making. He moved to Pickaway county, Ohio, and farmed until 1871, and then came to Saline county and located on the Petite Saw plains. About 1876 his sons, James A., and William C., purchased the farm on which they and their father are now living. Besides carrying on farming they now deal largely in stock.
