Peter Johnston (January 19, 1831 – October 3, 1904) was a Scottish American immigrant, businessman, and Republican politician. He was the first mayor of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and represented Manitowoc County in the Wisconsin State Assembly during the 1877 session.
Peter Johnston | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Manitowoc 3rd district | |
| In office January 1, 1877 – January 7, 1878 | |
| Preceded by | William F. Tisch |
| Succeeded by | Henry Vits |
| 1st Mayor of Manitowoc, Wisconsin | |
| In office April 1870 – April 1872 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Charles Luling |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 19, 1831 Dunblane, Scotland, UK |
| Died | October 3, 1904 (aged 73) Charlevoix County, Michigan, U.S. |
| Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
Biography edit
Johnston was born on January 19, 1831, in Dunblane, Scotland.[1] Later, he resided in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, before settling in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, in 1857. He died on October 3, 1904.
Political career edit
Johnston was a member of the Assembly during the 1877 session.[2] From 1870 to 1872, he was Mayor of Manitowoc.[3] Additionally, Johnston was a member of the Manitowoc City Council and the Manitowoc County Board of Supervisors. He was a Republican.
References edit
- ^ R. M. Bashford, ed. (1877). The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (16th ed.). Madison: R. B. Bolens. p. 466.
- ^ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008 (PDF). Madison: Wisconsin Legislature Joint Committee on Legislative Organization. p. 150.
- ^ "History of the Mayor". City of Manitowoc. Retrieved November 30, 2015.