George Johnstone (congressman)

American politician

For other people with the same name, see George Johnstone (disambiguation).

Not to be confused with George Johnston (politician).

George Johnstone

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from South Carolina's 3rd district
In office
March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1893
Preceded by| James S. Cothran
Succeeded by| Asbury Latimer
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Newberry County
In office
January 16, 1877 – December 24, 1883
Personal details
Born| April 18, 1846
Newberry, South Carolina, U.S.
Died| March 8, 1921(1921-03-08) (aged 74)
Newberry, South Carolina, U.S.
Political party| Democratic
Alma mater| South Carolina State Military Academy
University of Edinburgh
Profession| Attorney
Military service
Allegiance|  Confederate States of America
Branch/service| Confederate States Army
Battles/wars| American Civil War

George Johnstone, (April 18, 1846 – March 8, 1921) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for South Carolina's 3rd congressional district. He served for one term from 1891 to 1893.[1]

## References[edit]

1. ^ Summer, George Leland (1980). Newberry County, South Carolina: Historical and Genealogical Annals. Genealogical Publishing Com. p. 182\. ISBN 978-0-8063-0872-2.

## External links[edit]

* United States Congress. "JOHNSTONE, George (id: J000202)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

U.S. House of Representatives

Preceded by

James S. Cothran

|  Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from South Carolina's 3rd congressional district
1891–1893  | Succeeded by

Asbury Latimer

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