William Johnston (judge)
William Johnston | |
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the Carroll County district | |
| In office December 4, 1837 – December 2, 1838 | |
| Preceded by | Isaac Atkinson |
| Succeeded by | James Forbes, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 1, 1804 Shippensburg, Pennsylvania |
| Died | October 15, 1891 (aged 87) Loveland, Ohio |
| Resting place | Spring Grove Cemetery |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Blackstone |
| Children | four |
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William Johnston (April 1, 1804 – October 15, 1891) was a Whig politician from the U.S. State of Ohio. He served in the state legislature, was Surveyor General of the Northwest Territory, was a judge, and was nominated by his party for Governor of Ohio. He had a highly profitable legal career.