Washington County 'Little Washington' Pennsylvania
 Genealogy and Family History

Marriage License

Thomas C. JOHNSTON..........Oakdale
Clara F. DREHER..................Oakdale

[ Marriage License for Thomas C. JOHNSTON and Clara F. DREHER ] johnston_dreher_3-26-1915_record (F)

JOHNSTON - KAPP

Miss Merry CRESWELL KAPP, daughter of Pvt. Woodman KAPP, stationed overseas, and Mrs. KAPP of Baltimore, Md, and Ensign Thomas Weir JOHNSTON, son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. JOHNSTON of North street, McDonald, were united in marriage at four o'clock Wednesday, June 7, 1944 in the historic St Paul's church, Baltimore, 
before an altar of cibodium ferns, white roses, and cathedral candles.

The bride, given in marriage by her uncle, Pinkney Whyte WILKINSON, wore a misty white  embroidered marquisette gown. A veil of bridal illusion with a tiara of orange blossoms was held by a duchess lace cap, which had been worn by her great-great-grandmother. She carried a bouquet of white orchids, bouvardia, and stephanotis. The maid of honor, Miss Audrey STEWART FENTON, and the bridesmaids, Miss Jean MOYLAN and Miss Evelyn SALM, wore costumes designed in the lbue and gold of the navy with navy blue bodices and gold satin skirts covered with navy blue tulle. Their headdresses were of navy blue tulle with clusters of deep yellow daisies tucked in either side of their coiffures. They each carried a bouquet of deep yellow daisies and babies'-breath [sic]. Their only jewelry was a gold bracelet on which was mounted the naval academy crest - the gift of the bride. Ensign Richard HARDY of Bethlehem served as bestman and Ensign Hillis D. HUME, Ensign Arnold P. SORENSON, Ensign Jo Allison HUMES, ensign Benjamin H. DEAN, Midshipman L. B. KIDDER, and Midshipman R. H. CARNALEAN ushered and formed the traditional navy arch with swords. The bride's mother wore a light blue gown with black accessories and a corsage of gardenias. The bridegroom's mother wore dark blue with white accessories and corsage of gardenias.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the home of the bride's uncle.

Ensign JOHNSTON, a graduate of Naval academy, Annapolis, Md., reported to Jacksonville Fla., 
for his basic training. His wife accompanied him to Florida and after his training, they will 
honeymoon at Bar Harbor, Maine, and then go to California, where they will remain until Ensign 
JOHNSTON reports for active duty.

[ Thomas Weir JOHNSTON to Merry Creswell Kapp, 7 Jun 1944 ] johnston_kapp_06-23-1944-r-o parts 1 & 2 (R-K)

JOHNSTON - MCKEE 

Miss Grace MCKEE, daughter of Charles M. MCKEE of Fannie street, and William C. JOHNSTON, son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. JOHNSTON of Barr street, were united in marriage Tuesday, January 19, 1937, in the First Presbyterian church, Wheeling, the Rev. Frederick J. CROPP, Jr., officiating. There were no attendants. Mrs. JOHNSTON is a 1932 graduate of the McDonald high school. Mr. JOHNSTON is employed at the McDonald Coal washer. The young couple will reside in McDonald.

[ William C. JOHNSTON to Grace McKee, 19 Jan 1937 ]  johnston_mckee_02-12-1937  (CT-L)

William JOHNSTON to Flora Brandenburg, 31 Aug 1912

JOHNSTON - ROBB

On the 13th, Wm. [JOHNSTON] of Beaver County, and Miss Margaret [ROBB] of Cross Creek.
The bride has for the past fifteen years [has been] the organist at the Cross Creek Pre_______ [Presbyterian] Church. (Damaged)

[ Wm. JOHNSTON to Margaret (Mary) Robb, 13 Jan 1897 ]  johnston_robb_01-30-1897_outlook  (S)