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James W. Johnston

James W. Johnston came to Manitoba from Newtonville, Ontario, on March 29th, 1882, and settled on section 32-1-17.   Mrs. Johnston and their three children, Robert, Lila and Lena, arrived the following June.  Three other children, Effie, John and Alex were born here.  Their nearest store was at Wakopa five miles away.

Mrs. Johnston was a member of the municipal council for six years and a trustee of the Jaques school district.