Henry P. Johnston
Henry P. Johnston, a son of Christopher Johnston, was born in Mercer County, Ohio, in 1840, where he lived, and was raised on a farm. In 1862 he entered the army in the 118th O. V. I., and served until the close of the war. During his service in the army his father moved to Miami County. When Mr. Johnston came home from the army he again made his home with his father. Here he formed the acquaintance of Miss Mary Barkalow, a daughter of Joseph T. Barkalow, of Shelby County. They were married in 1866, and the following year located in Orange Township, on section 28. They have by this marriage four children, Nellie C., Rowland E., Lulie J., and Mary E. J. A brief sketch of the Johnston family will be found in the Washington Township history, under the head of Esq. John and S. A. Johnston, who are brothers of Henry P.’s father.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883