James Johnston (Queensland politician)
| James Johnston | |
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Bulimba |
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In office 7 July 1876 – 3 November 1876 |
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| Preceded by | William Hemmant |
| Succeeded by | George Grimes |
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| Born |
James Johnston 1820 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 3 November 1876 (aged 55-56) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Nationality | Scottish Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Ellen Severight |
| Occupation | Night school teacher |
James Johnston was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 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.
He married Ellen Severight in Dundee, Scotland. Together they had 6 sons and 3 daughters.
He had a career as a Night School teacher.
On 7 July 1876, he was elected to the Queensland parliament as the member for the electoral district of Bulimba, but served only 119 days before his death in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia on 3 November 1876.
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