William Johnston (Canadian politician)
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William George Johnston | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office 1921–1925 | |
| Preceded by | Nelson Spenser |
| Succeeded by | Charles Pingle |
| Constituency | Medicine Hat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 23, 1876 |
| Died | June 6, 1925 (aged 49) |
| Party | Dominion Labor |
| Spouse |
Alice (m. 1900) |
| Occupation | Locomotive Engineer |
William George Johnston (January 23, 1876 – June 6, 1925) was a Canadian provincial level politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta sitting with the Dominion Labor Party caucus from 1921 to his death in 1925.[2]
Johnston was born at Owen Sound, Ontario on January 23, 1876[1] to James A. Johnston and Helen A. Clark, both of Scottish descent.[1] He was educated at public schools on Grey County, Ontario.[1] Upon his arrival to the district of Woolchester, Alberta in 1900, he found employment with the Canadian Pacific Railway as a driver of passenger trains.[2] He had also, a number of times, served a representative of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.[2]