William Johnson (New Hampshire judge)
William Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Hampshire Senate | |
| In office 1964–??? | |
| Chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party | |
| In office 1964–1966 | |
| Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court | |
| In office 1985–1999 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 21, 1930 Excelsior, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | May 30, 2009 (aged 78) Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Spouse | Nancy Johnson[1] |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College Harvard Law School |
| Occupation | Judge |
William Reynold Johnson (October 21, 1930 – May 30, 2009) was an American judge and politician. He served as a member of the New Hampshire Senate and as a justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court.[1][2]
Life and career
[edit]Johnson was born in Excelsior, Minnesota. He attended Dartmouth College and Harvard Law School. He served in the United States Army.[1]
In 1964, Johnson was elected to the New Hampshire Senate. In the same year, he was chairperson of the New Hampshire Republican Party, serving until 1966.[1]
In 1985, Johnson was appointed to serve as a justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court, serving until 1999.[1][3]
Johnson died in May 2009 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, at the age of 78.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "William Johnson Obituary (1930-2009)". New Hampshire Union Leader. June 7, 2009. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
- ^ "Heggie receives Duke law degree". North Adams Transcript. North Adams, Massachusetts. May 31, 1989. p. 9. Retrieved January 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Retired N.H. justice William Johnson dies at 78". The Portsmouth Herald. June 5, 2009. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
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