JOHNSTON, JAMES WILLIAM (sometimes written Johnstone, but he signed Johnston), lawyer, politician, and judge; b.29 Aug 1792 in Jamaica; d.21 Nov 1873 Cheltenham England.
In the mid-18th century, James W Johnston’s grandfather, Dr Lewis Johnston, emigrated from Scotland to Georgia, where he became treasurer and president of the council at Savannah. Dr Johnston and his sons fought for the crown during the Revolutionary War and, in defeat, fled the colony. William Martin Johnston and his bride, Elizabeth Lichtenstein, eventually settled in Jamaica, where their youngest son, James William, was born. At the age of ten, the boy went to Scotland for several years’ education under carefully selected tutors. In 1808, shortly after his father’s death, James rejoined his mother and other members of the family in Nova Scotia. He settled at Annapolis Royal with his sister, Elizabeth, and her husband, Thomas Ritchie, a member of the provincial assembly. Ritchie assumed the role of James’ guardian, placed him in his law office as a clerk, and enrolled him under his command in the local militia during the War of 1812. When he reached his maturity in 1813, James gained admission to the Nova Scotia bar and began practising law in Kentville. 1865 Judge of Supreme court & equity in Nova Scotia; possessed a gigantic mind, unsullied integrity, indomitable energy, commanding eloquence and Christian humility. Was to succeed Gov Howe as next governor of Nova Scotia but death interposed his veto Nov 21 1873
m. 1821 Halifax, Nova Scotia Amelia Elizabeth Almon b.1800 daughter of an influential Halifax doctor William James Almon and Rebecca Byles
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b.Aug 29 1792 Jamaica d.Nov 21 1873 Cheltenham United Kingdom
Parents: Elizabeth Lichtenstein
Grandparent: John G. Lightenstone
James W. Johnston was a Nova Scotia lawyer and politician. He served as 3rd Premier of Colony of Nova Scotia 1857 to 1860 and again from 1864. He was also Government Leader prior to the granting of responsible government in 1848.Wiki
Had a son James William Johnston, judge of the county court for district, now county of Halifax, b.Jan 10 1824 {d.currently unknown} his father late Hon James William Johnston, long leading politician in Nova Scotia, leader of the Conservative Party in the House of Assembly before confederation. Graduated Acadia college 1843 studied law w/his father admitted attorney & barrister of supreme& other courts in 1845. A free mason and past master, also deacon of Baptist church in Dartmouth. His grandfather a native of Scotland, he considered, although unclaimed, long dormant title of Marquis of Annandale, settled in Savannah Georgia and called his estate Annandale.
Breakout of Revolutionary War, on side w/Loyalists returned to Scotland. Grandfather removed to Kingston, then settling in Nova Scotia where his father married Amelia Elizabeth Almon. 1873 son JW was appointed by Dominion government Queen's Counsel for Province of Nova Scotia;1877 appointed Judge of Halifax County Court. Same son JW Johnston m.1846 Katharine Prescott Fairbanks, dau of Hon John Eleazer Fairbanks of Woodside, Dartmouth.
They had 9 children; 4 are deceased.
°1 Prescott J.~manager of coal mine in Cape Breton eldest {whose son Private James William d.Feb 22 1916 Belgium Service#: 18516 Age:22 Army Unit:Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment) Division: 2nd Bn.Pte Johnstone, James W. Commemorated on Page 110 of the First World War Book of Remembrance listed 10th from top on right. Son of Prescott Johnston& Alice ? of 17 Prince Albert Rd, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia}
°2 Arthur Clement J. ~accountant/ bookkeeper @Dominion Savings Bank of Halifax
°3 Edith Blagden J. m.Frederick Hamilton chief electrician aboard cable steamship 'Minnie'
°4 Amelia Elizabeth & 5 Mary Kate still @ home
The Canadian Biographical Dictionary and Portrait Gallery of ..., Volume 2 Quebec & Maritime volume pg 516 published by HC Cooper Jr& Co 1881 Chicago New York & Toronto
The Baptist Encyclopedia - pg 609 b.1791 was converted & baptized in Halifax Nova Scotia, studied law in Annapolis Nova Scotia a distinguished in his profession for over 20yrs; strongly supported educational movement Baptists of Nova Scotia 1828, resulted in Horton Academy 1828 and Acadia College Jan 1839
In the mid-18th century, James W Johnston’s grandfather, Dr Lewis Johnston, emigrated from Scotland to Georgia, where he became treasurer and president of the council at Savannah. Dr Johnston and his sons fought for the crown during the Revolutionary War and, in defeat, fled the colony. William Martin Johnston and his bride, Elizabeth Lichtenstein, eventually settled in Jamaica, where their youngest son, James William, was born. At the age of ten, the boy went to Scotland for several years’ education under carefully selected tutors. In 1808, shortly after his father’s death, James rejoined his mother and other members of the family in Nova Scotia. He settled at Annapolis Royal with his sister, Elizabeth, and her husband, Thomas Ritchie, a member of the provincial assembly. Ritchie assumed the role of James’ guardian, placed him in his law office as a clerk, and enrolled him under his command in the local militia during the War of 1812. When he reached his maturity in 1813, James gained admission to the Nova Scotia bar and began practising law in Kentville. 1865 Judge of Supreme court & equity in Nova Scotia; possessed a gigantic mind, unsullied integrity, indomitable energy, commanding eloquence and Christian humility. Was to succeed Gov Howe as next governor of Nova Scotia but death interposed his veto Nov 21 1873
m. 1821 Halifax, Nova Scotia Amelia Elizabeth Almon b.1800 daughter of an influential Halifax doctor William James Almon and Rebecca Byles
Wiki
b.Aug 29 1792 Jamaica d.Nov 21 1873 Cheltenham United Kingdom
Parents: Elizabeth Lichtenstein
Grandparent: John G. Lightenstone
James W. Johnston was a Nova Scotia lawyer and politician. He served as 3rd Premier of Colony of Nova Scotia 1857 to 1860 and again from 1864. He was also Government Leader prior to the granting of responsible government in 1848.Wiki
Had a son James William Johnston, judge of the county court for district, now county of Halifax, b.Jan 10 1824 {d.currently unknown} his father late Hon James William Johnston, long leading politician in Nova Scotia, leader of the Conservative Party in the House of Assembly before confederation. Graduated Acadia college 1843 studied law w/his father admitted attorney & barrister of supreme& other courts in 1845. A free mason and past master, also deacon of Baptist church in Dartmouth. His grandfather a native of Scotland, he considered, although unclaimed, long dormant title of Marquis of Annandale, settled in Savannah Georgia and called his estate Annandale.
Breakout of Revolutionary War, on side w/Loyalists returned to Scotland. Grandfather removed to Kingston, then settling in Nova Scotia where his father married Amelia Elizabeth Almon. 1873 son JW was appointed by Dominion government Queen's Counsel for Province of Nova Scotia;1877 appointed Judge of Halifax County Court. Same son JW Johnston m.1846 Katharine Prescott Fairbanks, dau of Hon John Eleazer Fairbanks of Woodside, Dartmouth.
They had 9 children; 4 are deceased.
°1 Prescott J.~manager of coal mine in Cape Breton eldest {whose son Private James William d.Feb 22 1916 Belgium Service#: 18516 Age:22 Army Unit:Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment) Division: 2nd Bn.Pte Johnstone, James W. Commemorated on Page 110 of the First World War Book of Remembrance listed 10th from top on right. Son of Prescott Johnston& Alice ? of 17 Prince Albert Rd, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia}
°2 Arthur Clement J. ~accountant/ bookkeeper @Dominion Savings Bank of Halifax
°3 Edith Blagden J. m.Frederick Hamilton chief electrician aboard cable steamship 'Minnie'
°4 Amelia Elizabeth & 5 Mary Kate still @ home
The Canadian Biographical Dictionary and Portrait Gallery of ..., Volume 2 Quebec & Maritime volume pg 516 published by HC Cooper Jr& Co 1881 Chicago New York & Toronto
The Baptist Encyclopedia - pg 609 b.1791 was converted & baptized in Halifax Nova Scotia, studied law in Annapolis Nova Scotia a distinguished in his profession for over 20yrs; strongly supported educational movement Baptists of Nova Scotia 1828, resulted in Horton Academy 1828 and Acadia College Jan 1839
JOHNSTON, JAMES WILLIAM (sometimes written Johnstone, but he signed Johnston), lawyer, politician, and judge; b.29 Aug 1792 in Jamaica; d.21 Nov 1873 Cheltenham England.
In the mid-18th century, James W Johnston’s grandfather, Dr Lewis Johnston, emigrated from Scotland to Georgia, where he became treasurer and president of the council at Savannah. Dr Johnston and his sons fought for the crown during the Revolutionary War and, in defeat, fled the colony. William Martin Johnston and his bride, Elizabeth Lichtenstein, eventually settled in Jamaica, where their youngest son, James William, was born. At the age of ten, the boy went to Scotland for several years’ education under carefully selected tutors. In 1808, shortly after his father’s death, James rejoined his mother and other members of the family in Nova Scotia. He settled at Annapolis Royal with his sister, Elizabeth, and her husband, Thomas Ritchie, a member of the provincial assembly. Ritchie assumed the role of James’ guardian, placed him in his law office as a clerk, and enrolled him under his command in the local militia during the War of 1812. When he reached his maturity in 1813, James gained admission to the Nova Scotia bar and began practising law in Kentville. 1865 Judge of Supreme court & equity in Nova Scotia; possessed a gigantic mind, unsullied integrity, indomitable energy, commanding eloquence and Christian humility. Was to succeed Gov Howe as next governor of Nova Scotia but death interposed his veto Nov 21 1873
m. 1821 Halifax, Nova Scotia Amelia Elizabeth Almon b.1800 daughter of an influential Halifax doctor William James Almon and Rebecca Byles
Wiki
b.Aug 29 1792 Jamaica d.Nov 21 1873 Cheltenham United Kingdom
Parents: Elizabeth Lichtenstein
Grandparent: John G. Lightenstone
James W. Johnston was a Nova Scotia lawyer and politician. He served as 3rd Premier of Colony of Nova Scotia 1857 to 1860 and again from 1864. He was also Government Leader prior to the granting of responsible government in 1848.Wiki
Had a son James William Johnston, judge of the county court for district, now county of Halifax, b.Jan 10 1824 {d.currently unknown} his father late Hon James William Johnston, long leading politician in Nova Scotia, leader of the Conservative Party in the House of Assembly before confederation. Graduated Acadia college 1843 studied law w/his father admitted attorney & barrister of supreme& other courts in 1845. A free mason and past master, also deacon of Baptist church in Dartmouth. His grandfather a native of Scotland, he considered, although unclaimed, long dormant title of Marquis of Annandale, settled in Savannah Georgia and called his estate Annandale.
Breakout of Revolutionary War, on side w/Loyalists returned to Scotland. Grandfather removed to Kingston, then settling in Nova Scotia where his father married Amelia Elizabeth Almon. 1873 son JW was appointed by Dominion government Queen's Counsel for Province of Nova Scotia;1877 appointed Judge of Halifax County Court. Same son JW Johnston m.1846 Katharine Prescott Fairbanks, dau of Hon John Eleazer Fairbanks of Woodside, Dartmouth.
They had 9 children; 4 are deceased.
°1 Prescott J.~manager of coal mine in Cape Breton eldest {whose son Private James William d.Feb 22 1916 Belgium Service#: 18516 Age:22 Army Unit:Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment) Division: 2nd Bn.Pte Johnstone, James W. Commemorated on Page 110 of the First World War Book of Remembrance listed 10th from top on right. Son of Prescott Johnston& Alice ? of 17 Prince Albert Rd, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia}
°2 Arthur Clement J. ~accountant/ bookkeeper @Dominion Savings Bank of Halifax
°3 Edith Blagden J. m.Frederick Hamilton chief electrician aboard cable steamship 'Minnie'
°4 Amelia Elizabeth & 5 Mary Kate still @ home
The Canadian Biographical Dictionary and Portrait Gallery of ..., Volume 2 Quebec & Maritime volume pg 516 published by HC Cooper Jr& Co 1881 Chicago New York & Toronto
The Baptist Encyclopedia - pg 609 b.1791 was converted & baptized in Halifax Nova Scotia, studied law in Annapolis Nova Scotia a distinguished in his profession for over 20yrs; strongly supported educational movement Baptists of Nova Scotia 1828, resulted in Horton Academy 1828 and Acadia College Jan 1839
In the mid-18th century, James W Johnston’s grandfather, Dr Lewis Johnston, emigrated from Scotland to Georgia, where he became treasurer and president of the council at Savannah. Dr Johnston and his sons fought for the crown during the Revolutionary War and, in defeat, fled the colony. William Martin Johnston and his bride, Elizabeth Lichtenstein, eventually settled in Jamaica, where their youngest son, James William, was born. At the age of ten, the boy went to Scotland for several years’ education under carefully selected tutors. In 1808, shortly after his father’s death, James rejoined his mother and other members of the family in Nova Scotia. He settled at Annapolis Royal with his sister, Elizabeth, and her husband, Thomas Ritchie, a member of the provincial assembly. Ritchie assumed the role of James’ guardian, placed him in his law office as a clerk, and enrolled him under his command in the local militia during the War of 1812. When he reached his maturity in 1813, James gained admission to the Nova Scotia bar and began practising law in Kentville. 1865 Judge of Supreme court & equity in Nova Scotia; possessed a gigantic mind, unsullied integrity, indomitable energy, commanding eloquence and Christian humility. Was to succeed Gov Howe as next governor of Nova Scotia but death interposed his veto Nov 21 1873
m. 1821 Halifax, Nova Scotia Amelia Elizabeth Almon b.1800 daughter of an influential Halifax doctor William James Almon and Rebecca Byles
Wiki
b.Aug 29 1792 Jamaica d.Nov 21 1873 Cheltenham United Kingdom
Parents: Elizabeth Lichtenstein
Grandparent: John G. Lightenstone
James W. Johnston was a Nova Scotia lawyer and politician. He served as 3rd Premier of Colony of Nova Scotia 1857 to 1860 and again from 1864. He was also Government Leader prior to the granting of responsible government in 1848.Wiki
Had a son James William Johnston, judge of the county court for district, now county of Halifax, b.Jan 10 1824 {d.currently unknown} his father late Hon James William Johnston, long leading politician in Nova Scotia, leader of the Conservative Party in the House of Assembly before confederation. Graduated Acadia college 1843 studied law w/his father admitted attorney & barrister of supreme& other courts in 1845. A free mason and past master, also deacon of Baptist church in Dartmouth. His grandfather a native of Scotland, he considered, although unclaimed, long dormant title of Marquis of Annandale, settled in Savannah Georgia and called his estate Annandale.
Breakout of Revolutionary War, on side w/Loyalists returned to Scotland. Grandfather removed to Kingston, then settling in Nova Scotia where his father married Amelia Elizabeth Almon. 1873 son JW was appointed by Dominion government Queen's Counsel for Province of Nova Scotia;1877 appointed Judge of Halifax County Court. Same son JW Johnston m.1846 Katharine Prescott Fairbanks, dau of Hon John Eleazer Fairbanks of Woodside, Dartmouth.
They had 9 children; 4 are deceased.
°1 Prescott J.~manager of coal mine in Cape Breton eldest {whose son Private James William d.Feb 22 1916 Belgium Service#: 18516 Age:22 Army Unit:Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment) Division: 2nd Bn.Pte Johnstone, James W. Commemorated on Page 110 of the First World War Book of Remembrance listed 10th from top on right. Son of Prescott Johnston& Alice ? of 17 Prince Albert Rd, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia}
°2 Arthur Clement J. ~accountant/ bookkeeper @Dominion Savings Bank of Halifax
°3 Edith Blagden J. m.Frederick Hamilton chief electrician aboard cable steamship 'Minnie'
°4 Amelia Elizabeth & 5 Mary Kate still @ home
The Canadian Biographical Dictionary and Portrait Gallery of ..., Volume 2 Quebec & Maritime volume pg 516 published by HC Cooper Jr& Co 1881 Chicago New York & Toronto
The Baptist Encyclopedia - pg 609 b.1791 was converted & baptized in Halifax Nova Scotia, studied law in Annapolis Nova Scotia a distinguished in his profession for over 20yrs; strongly supported educational movement Baptists of Nova Scotia 1828, resulted in Horton Academy 1828 and Acadia College Jan 1839
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