James Johnston (Queensland politician)

James Johnston
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Bulimba
In office
7 July 1876  3 November 1876
Preceded by William Hemmant
Succeeded by George Grimes
Personal details
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.[1]

Early life

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.

Family history

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

Career

He had a career as a Night School teacher.

Parliamentary career

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

  1. "Part 2.19 - Alphabetical Register of Members of the Legislative Assembly 1860-2012 and the Legislative Council 1860-1922" (PDF). Queensland Parliamentary Record 2012-2015: The 54th Parliament. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
  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
William Hemmant
Member for Bulimba
1876
Succeeded by
George Grimes


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