Peter Johnston (Wisconsin politician)

Peter Johnston was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

For others of the same name, see Peter Johnston.

Biography

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

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 of the Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors. He was a Republican.

References
  1. R. M. Bashford, ed. (1877). The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (16th ed.). Madison: R. B. Bolens. p. 466.
  2. Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008 (PDF). Madison: Wisconsin Legislature Joint Committee on Legislative Organization. p. 150.
  3. "History of the Mayor". City of Manitowoc. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
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