Johnstone, William
From AngloScottish
| Dates | 1708-10, 1713-22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | London | ||
| Vocation | Politician | ||
| Place of Birth | Scotland | ||
| Marriage | Henrietta Johnston | ||
| Issue | 2 sons | ||
| Place of birth | Source | History of Parliament Online |
Close political associate of the Earl/Marquess of Annandale. Entered Scottish parliament and voted with the Court until Annandale was disaffected in which Johnstone voted with the opposition. Returned for Dumfries Burghs (1708-10) on Annandale's interests. Successful at by-election for Dumfriesshire (1713-22) and also for Dumfries Burghs, therefore sat both seats. Prepared to co-operate with Jacobites on matters of Scottish interests. Re-elected for Dumfriesshire (1715) and supported the Administration. Died 1727.
