George Johnstone (congressman)

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

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

• 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