Background
Johnston, John was born on June 8, 1836 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Son of George and Margaret (Mitchell) Johnston.
Johnston, John was born on June 8, 1836 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Son of George and Margaret (Mitchell) Johnston.
Graduated from the University of Aberdeen, 1855. Honorary Master of Arts, University of Aberdeen, University of Wisconsin
Banker, since 1856; president Marine National Bank, Milwaukee. Represented Milwaukee at opening of Board of Trade, Chicago, and Chamber of Commerce, Cincinnati, and at several meetings of National Board of Trade. Was 2 years president Chamber of Commerce, Milwaukee, and member Executive Committee American Bankers’ Association.
Is member Executive Committee Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company Carried off championship rifle shooting at 800, 900 and 1,000 yards at the Wapinschaw, Aberdeen, Scotland, 1879.
Also several prizes shooting at Wimbledon, London. Was 2 years president Grand National Curling Club of America.
Was 10 years member and part time president of the board regents, University of Wisconsin. 12 years president State History Society, Wisconsin.
President of the board of trustees Milwaukee-Downer College for Young Women.
Presented the city of Milwaukee with a valuable central site for the City Emergency Hospital Gold Democrat. Wrote articles on ’Milwaukee in Encyclopedia Brittannica and Universal Encyclopedia. Also other articles in cyclopedias.
Home: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Member exec; member executive Member and part time president of the board regents, University of Wisconsin
Married September 1, 1881, Ethelinda Thorsen, September 1, 1881.