James Johnston (British Army officer, born 1721)

James Johnston
Born(1721-05-21)May 21, 1721
Died(1795-11-26)November 26, 1795
AllegianceUnited Kingdom of Great Britain
Service / branchBritish Army
RankGeneral
UnitRoyal Horse Guards
11th Regiment of Dragoons
6th Regiment of Dragoons, Scots Greys
Battles / warsBattle of Dettingen, Battle of Fontenoy, Battle of Minden, Seven Years' War
Spouse(s)
Lady Charlotte Montagu
(m. 17471762)
,
Frances (née Carter) Twysden
(before 1795)
ChildrenRichard Johnstone, Charlotte Frances Johnston

James Johnston (21 May 1721 – 26 November 1795) was a general of the British Army, colonel of the Royal Horse Guards (the Blues) then colonel of the Scots Greys where he succeeded his sister's husband, George Preston.