Willis D. Johnston
Willis D. Johnston, farmer and machinist, P. O. London, was born in Oak Run Township, August 15, 1853. He is the son of William and Felicity (Hall) Johnston, natives of Ohio, of Dutch, Irish and English descent. Our subject attended the common schools of his township, and the graded school of London, after which he took up the occupation of farming. He has a natural inclination for machinery, operated a self-binder and steam thrasher, and is a good engineer of stationary engines, with which he has had a good deal of experience. He was married in 1879 to Mary K Hust, by whom he has three children -- Irene and Inez (twins), and Wilson Cooper. Mr. Johnston's father is a prominent and wealthy farmer of Oak Run Township.
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY - W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]