Peter Johnston | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Manitowoc 3rd district | |
| In office January 1, 1877 – January 7, 1878 | |
| Preceded by | William F. Tisch |
| Succeeded by | Henry Vits |
| 1st Mayor of Manitowoc, Wisconsin | |
| In office April 1870 – April 1872 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Charles Luling |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 19, 1831 Dunblane, Scotland, UK |
| Died | October 3, 1904 (aged 73) Charlevoix County, Michigan, U.S. |
| Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
Peter Johnston (January 19, 1831 – October 3, 1904) was a Scottish American immigrant, businessman, and Republican politician. He was the first mayor of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and represented Manitowoc County in the Wisconsin State Assembly during the 1877 session.
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 the Manitowoc County Board of Supervisors. He was a Republican.
References
- ↑ R. M. Bashford, ed. (1877). The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (16th ed.). Madison: R. B. Bolens. p. 466.
- ↑ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008 (PDF). Madison: Wisconsin Legislature Joint Committee on Legislative Organization. p. 150.
- ↑ "History of the Mayor". City of Manitowoc. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
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