Great-Great Grandparents Johnson

CHARLES AND MARY JOHNSON

            (JOHN’S GREAT-GREAT GRANDPARENTS)

married 23^rd February 1878

           

In 1882 Charles changed his name by deed poll to Charles Johnston.

He became a naturalized citizen 12^th January 1885. Sometime around 1900 he sold up everything and went to Sweden for six months. Mary and the family moved to Spring Hill Brisbane where she opened a boarding house in Upper Edward Street to support the family. They remained at this address at least until 1907. When Charles returned from Sweden he found it difficult to establish another business, so worked for someone else. Eventually came back to Ipswich.