John JOHNSTON, born in Scotland, moved into the
township and settled north of Lacona.
John JOHNSTON was elected chairman and clerk of the first trustees of the Indianola First Presbyterian Church elected November 12, 1871. (Source: Presbyterian Church Of Indianola,” written by the Rev. James W. ANGELL, from History of Warren County, Iowa, by Gerard SCHULTZ and Don L. BERRY, The Record and Tribune Company, Indianola, Iowa, 1953, pages 119-151)