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Johnston, William Albert (family)
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William Albert Johnston as born in Quebec and came to the Cariboo as a teenager. He partnered with his friend, James Reid, in a flourmill and sawmill and later sold his half share to Reid. William was also involved in mining ventures, a shingle mill and brickyard. He called his farm "Fernbrook" for the ferns growing along the south bank of Dragon Creek.