George Graham Johnston

George Graham Johnston
Ontario MPP
In office
1943–1960
Preceded by Duncan McArthur
Succeeded by Art Evans
Constituency Simcoe Centre
Personal details
Born (1882-04-15)April 15, 1882
Minesing, Ontario
Died May 29, 1960(1960-05-29) (aged 78)
Barrie, Ontario
Political party Progressive Conservative
Spouse(s) Alice Mary Young
Occupation Manufacturer

George Graham Johnston (April 15, 1882 – May 29, 1960) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1943 to 1960 who represented the riding of Simcoe Centre.

Background

Johnston was born in Minesing, Ontario, he was a manufacturer.[1] Johnston died in office in 1960 from a heart attack.[2]

Politics

Johnston ran as the Progressive Conservative candidate in the Ontario general election, 1943. He defeated Liberal O.E. Todd by 523 votes.[3] He was re-elected five times before his death in 1960.

References

  1. Pierre G. Normandin (1965). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  2. "Simcoe' s MPP Founded Firm, Aided Education, Johnston, George G". The Globe and Mail. May 30, 1960. p. 8.
  3. Canadian Press (August 5, 1943). "Ontario Election Results". The Gazette. Montreal. p. 12.
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