MR. MARION JOHNSON BURIED SUNDAY

A large gathering of friends from several communities witnessed the burial Sunday of Mr. Marion Johnson at Farmers Branch, Rev. Smith officiating.

Mr. Johnston came to this section in 1854 with his brother J. A. Johnston and bought land, part of which is his present homestead on which he has lived sixty-two years, and for which was paid $3.50 per acre.

He experienced many privations of the pioneer and was wounded in the Civil War. The two brothers, before dividing their property, ran an old style gin, the power being furnished at first by oxen and later by mules.  They were robbed once Jim Longmire and Mark Ellision intercepted the robbers and one was killed.

He was a strong exponent of thrift and education. Though he was not of a sociable turn nevertheless many understood him and were such friends they have regrets with the relatives. He leaves  a brother, Isaac, his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Johnston, two accomplished daughters, Mary and Ava, and three successful sons, Ben, Tom and Bob, the latter two being married. His death at the age of 88 is attributed to an affection of the stomach which lasted only a few days.

The Carrollton Chronicle - December 22, 1922
Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams

FARMERS BRANCH, Dallas Co., Texas. Dec. 19. - Funeral services for Marion Johnston, Dallas County pioneer, were held at his residence near Farmers Branch Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Mr. Johnston died Saturday morning following a brief illness. Burial was in the Farmers Branch Cemetery.
Surviving him are his wife, three sons, J. T. Johnston, Ben Johnston, and Bob Johnston, and two sisters, the Misses Mary and Ava Johnston.
Pallbearers were C. A. Johnston, J. E. Johnston, W. H. Johnston, R. L. Johnston, J. H. Lune and Ed Pendleton.

Dallas Morning News - Dec 20, 1922
Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams

MARION JOHNSTON
NOV. 25, 1834
DEC. 16, 1922

Keenan Cemetery, Farmers Branch, Dallas County, Texas