# Belleek, Northern Ireland

A village on the border of counties Fermanagh and Donegal, Ireland — birthplace of the family's Johnston line.

## Connection to the family

- Birthplace of [Frances "Fannie" Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849) (14 Aug 1849), who emigrated to [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) with her sister Minnie in 1864 and later married [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846).

## Sources

- Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1860s* sheet.