James Johnston (c. 1820- 1875) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
James Johnston | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Bulimba | |
| In office 7 July 1876 – 3 November 1876 | |
| Preceded by | William Hemmant |
| Succeeded by | George Grimes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Johnston 1820 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 3 November 1876 (aged 55-56) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Nationality | Scottish Australian |
| Spouse | Ellen Severight |
| Occupation | Night school teacher |
Early life edit
He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in about 1820. He was the son of Robert Melrose and Jane Johnston. He formerly belonged to the Presbyterian church, but later converted to the Baptist church.
Family history edit
He married Ellen Severight in Dundee, Scotland. Together they had 6 sons and 3 daughters.
Career edit
He had a career as a Night School teacher.
Parliamentary career edit
On 7 July 1876, he was elected to the Queensland parliament as the member for the electoral district of Bulimba,[2][3] but served only 119 days before his death in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia on 3 November 1876.
References edit
- ^ "Part 2.15 – Alphabetical Register of Members of the Legislative Assembly 1860–2017 and the Legislative Council 1860–1922" (PDF). Queensland Parliamentary Record 2015–2017: The 55th Parliament. Queensland Parliament. Archived from the original on 26 April 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Election Map: District - Bulimba" (PDF). Electoral Commission Queensland. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ^ "Old Bulimba" (PDF). The University of Queensland Library. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
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