William Johnston (judge)

William Johnston
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	(1804-04-01)April 1, 1804 Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
Died	October 15, 1891(1891-10-15) (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.