James Johnston (Queensland politician)

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 byWilliam Hemmant
Succeeded byGeorge Grimes
Personal details
Born
James Johnston

1820
Edinburgh, Scotland
Died3 November 1876 (aged 55-56)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
NationalityScottish Australian
SpouseEllen Severight
OccupationNight school teacher

Early life

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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

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He married Ellen Severight in Dundee, Scotland. Together they had 6 sons and 3 daughters.

Career

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He had a career as a Night School teacher.

Parliamentary career

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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

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  1. ^ "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)
  2. ^ "Election Map: District - Bulimba" (PDF). Electoral Commission Queensland. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
  3. ^ "Old Bulimba" (PDF). The University of Queensland Library. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by Member for Bulimba
1876
Succeeded by