Johnston, George W. (George William)

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George W. Johnston served with the Fourth Indiana Battery during the Civil War. After the war, he returned to Indianapolis, was active in the G.A.R. and served on the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Commission. Upon retirement, he bought land in Florida.

William M. Johnston was the son of George W. Johnston. He attended the Colorado School of Mines, and worked in mining in Arizona, Colorado and Nevada. He returned to Indianapolis, where he was engaged in business.

From the description of Collection, 1862-1916. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 21667734

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creatorOf Johnston, George W. (George William). Collection, 1862-1916. Indiana Historical Society Library
referencedIn Arthur Twining Hadley, president of Yale University, records, 1899-1921 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
referencedIn Century Company records New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
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correspondedWith Century Company corporateBody
correspondedWith Dellenbaugh, Frederick Samuel, 1853-1935 person
associatedWith Grand Army of the Republic. corporateBody
associatedWith Holmes, Sarah Alice. person
associatedWith Indiana. State Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Commission. corporateBody
associatedWith Johnston, William M. (William Matthew) person
associatedWith United States. Army. Indiana Light Artillery Battery, 4th (1861-1865) corporateBody
associatedWith Yale University. President's Office. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Arizona
United States
Indiana
West (U.S.)
Colorado
Indianapolis (Ind.)
Indiana--Indianapolis
Nevada
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Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Indianapolis, Ind.)
Indiana State Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (Indianapolis, Ind.)
Military pensions
Mines and mineral resources
Soldiers
Women
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Active 1916

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