George Graham Johnston | |
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Ontario MPP | |
In office 1943–1960 | |
Preceded by | Duncan McArthur |
Succeeded by | Art Evans |
Constituency | Simcoe Centre |
Personal details | |
Born | Minesing, Ontario | April 15, 1882
Died | May 29, 1960 Barrie, Ontario | (aged 78)
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Spouse | Alice Mary Young |
Occupation | Manufacturer |
George Graham Johnston (April 15, 1882 – May 29, 1960) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1943 to 1960 who represented the riding of Simcoe Centre.
Johnston was born in Minesing, Ontario, he was a manufacturer.[1] Johnston died in office in 1960 from a heart attack.[2]
Johnston ran as the Progressive Conservative candidate in the 1943 Ontario general election. He defeated Liberal O.E. Todd by 584 votes.[3] He was re-elected five times before his death in 1960.