Peter Johnston (Wisconsin politician)


Peter Johnston was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Johnston was born on January 19, 1831 in Dunblane, Scotland. 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. From 1870 to 1872, he was Mayor of Manitowoc. Additionally, Johnston was a member of the Manitowoc City Council and of the Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors. He was a Republican.