John Kenneth Johnston

John Kenneth Johnston
MLA for Pelly
In office
1908–1917
Preceded by first member
Succeeded by Max Ramsland
Personal details
Born June 28, 1865
Aldborough Township, Ontario
Died May 1945
Political party Liberal
Residence Kamsack, Saskatchewan
Occupation lawyer

John Kenneth Johnston (June 28, 1865[1] – May 1945[2]) was a lawyer, farmer and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Pelly in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan from 1908 to 1917 as a Liberal.

He was born in Crinan, Aldborough Township, Elgin County, Ontario, the son of Duncan M. Johnston and Harriet Urquart, and was educated at Queen's University. Johnston taught school in Smiths Falls, Ontario,[1] came west in 1900 and then was principal for a high school in Calgary, Alberta.[2] He later settled in Kamsack, Saskatchewan.[1] Johnston established law offices in Kamsack and Canora. He ran unsuccessfully for election to the provincial assembly as an independent in 1929. Johnston died at home in Kamsack at the age of 79.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Chambers, Ernest J (1912). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  2. 1 2 3 Quiring, Brett (2004). Saskatchewan politicians: lives past and present. Canadian Plains Research Center Press. p. 115. ISBN 0889771650. Retrieved 2012-03-15.


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