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John Johnstone (other)
John Johnstone may refer to: Politics *John Johnstone (mayor) (1661–1732), mayor of New York, 1714–1719 * Sir John Johnstone, 1st Baronet (died 1711), Scottish army officer and politician *John Johnstone (East India Company) (1734–1795), officer of the British East India Company, MP for Dysart Burghs 1774–80 *Sir John Johnstone, 6th Baronet (1783–1811), British army officer and politician *John Heywood Johnstone (1850–1904), British barrister and Conservative Party politician * John Johnstone (Australian politician) (1857–1931), member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly * John Philemon Johnstone (1873–1960), member of the Ontario Legislative Assembly Sports * Jock Johnstone (fl. 1920s), Scottish footballer for Aston Villa * John Johnstone (athlete) (1892–1969), American Olympic track and field athlete * John Johnstone (English footballer), English footballer for Port Vale * John Johnstone (footballer, born 1869) (1869–1953), Scottish footballer (Kilmarnock FC ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Johnstone (mayor)
John Johnstone ( – 3 September 1732) was the 32nd Mayor of New York City from 1714 to 1719. Career An associate of George Scot of Pitlochie, he was a druggist from Edinburgh and emigrated to what has since become the United States in 1685 aboard the ''Henry and Francis''. Scot himself died on board ship. In New Jersey, he was known as Dr. Johnstone. In 1686, Johnstone was granted a tract of 500 acres by the East New Jersey Proprietors on account of his wife and another 30,000 acres in 1701. In spite of his investment in East New Jersey land, John Johnstone eventually settled in New York and was elected to the New York General Assembly, serving in 1709 and 1710. Between 1710 and 1714 Johnstone represented Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Perth Amboy in the New Jersey General Assembly. By 1714 he was mayor of New York City, in which office he served until 1716. He was first recommended to the Crown for the New York Provincial Council by Governor Robert Hunter (governor), Robert Hu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Johnstone (footballer, Born 1869)
John Johnstone (23 January 1869 – 6 February 1953) was a Scottish footballer who played as a left half for Kilmarnock and Scotland. He played in the 1898 Scottish Cup Final which Kilmarnock lost to Rangers, and was a winner of Scottish Division Two The Scottish Football League (SFL) was a league featuring professional and semi-professional football clubs mostly from Scotland.One club, Berwick Rangers, is based in the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, which is located approximately 4 km south ... in the same season and again in 1898–99 (they were elected for promotion on the second occasion). FitbaStats References ;Sources *External links *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Young Johnstone
John Young Johnstone (November12, 1887February13, 1930) was a Canadian Impressionist painter, known for his paintings of life in city, town or countryside, as well as for scenes of Montreal's Chinatown. Biography Johnstone is considered to be one of the more enigmatic of the Canadian Impressionist painters. With no contemporary texts about his life, myths and speculations have filled that void. Johnstone's training as an artist followed the path of other Montreal artists of his generation. In 1905–1910, he studied with William Brymner at the Art Association of Montreal, then in Paris, France at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière in 1911–1915 with Lucien Simon and Émile-René Ménard. In Paris, where he shared a studio with Adrien Hérbert, he painted a number of small Impressionist cityscapes and landscape in the French countryside, Switzerland and Belgium. Upon his return to Canada, he chose as his subject matter observations of life in Quebec. His paintings were we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Johnstone (businessman)
John Johnstone (1881-1935) was a British businessman and rider. He was the tai-pan of the Jardine, Matheson & Co., member of the Shanghai Municipal Council and Legislative Council of Hong Kong. He was the head of the Jardine, Matheson & Co. as well as director of numerous companies. He was member of the Shanghai Municipal Council and the Legislative Council of Hong Kong. He was a keen rider and bore the reputation of being the best rider East of the Suez. He succeeded in winning the Jockey Cup on a pony named Ben-y-Gloe belonging to C. H. Ross, the former tai-pan of Jardines when he first went to Hong Kong in 1903. In 1904, he won the Professional Cup on a pony named Runaway Girl, purchased from W. A. Cruickshank. From 1903 to 1919, he rode in 1,178 races, winning 334, securing 192 seconds and 186 thirds, being unplaced 466 times, excluding the record of minor events such as Off Days or Gymkhanas. He won 14 Grand Nationals in China, and at one meeting in Hong Kong rode in 30 ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Johnstone (architect)
John Johnstone (1818–1884) was an architect who was responsible for the design of many public buildings in North East England in the mid 19th century. Career Born in Kilmarnock to a Dunfermline contractor, Johnstone trained as an architect before becoming clerk of works to the partnership of George Gilbert Scott and William Bonython Moffatt at Spring Gardens in London. He moved to Newcastle upon Tyne in the mid-19th century, where he went into partnership with William Alexander Knowles. Elected as the President of the Northern Architectural Association in 1875, he died in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1884. Works Johnstone's major works included: * Berwick Corn Exchange (1858) *Newcastle Town Hall The Town Hall was a local government building located in St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne. History Until the mid-19th century civic leaders had held their meetings in the Guildhall. The town hall had its origins in the Corn Exchange whic ... (1863) * Hexham Town Hall (1866) *Dumfr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Henry Johnstone
John Henry Johnstone (1749–1828), also known as 'Jack' Johnstone or 'Irish' Johnstone, was an Irish actor, comedian and singer. Life Johnstone was born probably on 1 August 1749, in the horse-barracks in Kilkenny, where his father, a quartermaster in a dragoon regiment, was then quartered. He joined a cavalry regiment, and won some reputation among his comrades for his sweet tenor voice. It is said that on his discharge his colonel recommended him for his singing in a letter to Thomas Ryder, manager of the Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin. Here in any case Johnstone made his first stage appearance, about 1773, as Lionel in ''Lionel and Clarissa'' (Charles Dibdin and Isaac Bickerstaffe). He was engaged for three years, and remained from seven to ten years on the Irish stage, singing principal tenor parts. The London stage On the recommendation of Charles Macklin, Johnstone and his wife were engaged by Thomas Harris at Covent Garden Theatre for three years, and Johnstone was wel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Johnstone (physician)
John Johnstone (1768–1836) was a British physician and biographer. Life The sixth son of James Johnstone (1730?–1802) MD and his wife Hannah Crane, and brother of Edward Johnstone and James Johnstone (1753–1783), he was born in Kidderminster, where his father was practising. He studied at Kidderminster Free School and entered Merton College, Oxford, in 1786. He graduated BA in 1789, MA 1792, MB 1793, and MD 1800. Johnstone became a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London in 1805, and a fellow of the Royal Society in 1815. He delivered the Harveian Oration in 1819. He practised medicine in Worcester from 1793 to 1799, when he moved to Birmingham, where he built up a large practice. From 1801 to 1833 he was physician to Birmingham General Hospital. He was president of the second meeting of the Provincial Medical and Surgical Association in 1834. Johnstone died in Birmingham on 28 December 1836, aged 68. Works A close friend of Samuel Parr, Johnstone wrote his n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Johnstone (baseball)
John William Johnstone (born November 25, 1968) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. Career Minor leagues Johnstone was chosen in the 20th round of the 1987 Major League Baseball draft by the New York Mets. He joined the Kingsport Mets in the rookie-level Appalachian League for the remainder of the season after his selection, and went 1-1 with a 7.45 ERA with a 2.14 WHIP over 17 games. The following season he remained at the rookie level, and played for the Gulf Coast League Mets. He improved his ERA to 2.68, going 3-4 with a 2.69 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP. In 1989, Johnstone played with the Pittsfield Mets in the single-A New York-Penn League, posting an 11-2 record, a 2.77 ERA, and a 1.24 WHIP. In 1990 he was promoted to the high-A St. Lucie Mets in the Florida State League, where he went 15-6 with a 2.24 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP. In 1991 and 1992, Johnstone played at the double-A level in the Eastern League, first with the Williamsport Bills (27 starts, 7-9, 3.97, 165. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Johnstone (English Footballer)
John Arthur Johnstone was an English footballer who made six league appearances as a forward for Port Vale in 1921 and 1922. He was the brother of fellow Vale player Harry Johnstone. Career Johnstone joined Port Vale in April 1921, making his debut soon after. He played three Second Division games in both the 1920–21 and 1921–22 campaigns, before he was allowed to leave The Old Recreation Ground The Old Recreation Ground was a football stadium located in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, England, and home to Port Vale F.C. from 1913 to 1950. It was the sixth ground the club used. Structure and facilities The stadium was in rather bad conditio .... Career statistics Source: References {{DEFAULTSORT:Johnstone, John Year of birth missing Year of death missing Footballers from Manchester English men's footballers Men's association football forwards Port Vale F.C. players English Football League players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir John Johnstone, 1st Baronet
Sir John Johnstone, 1st Baronet (died 30 September 1711) was a Scottish Army officer and politician. He was the oldest son of Sir James Johnstone of Westerhall, Dumfriesshire, a member of the pre-Union Parliament of Scotland. His mother Margaret was the daughter of John Bannatyne of Corehouse in Lanarkshire. He was the older brother of William Johnstone MP. In 1700 Johnstone became a Shire Commissioner for Dumfriesshire in succession to his father and was made a baronet. He supported the Court party in the hope of advancing his army career, and as circumstances changed he moved between patrons, including the rivals Annandale and Queensberry. Backing the Duke of Argyll after 1704, Johnstone consistently voted for the Union with England. In 1707, he became one of the 45 Scottish representatives to the first Parliament of Great Britain. However, he did not make any impact at Westminster, and did not stand for Dumfriesshire in the 1708 election. (His brother William Will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Johnstone (athlete)
John Oliver Johnstone (January 21, 1892 – February, 1969) was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics where he finished sixth in the high jump competition. He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts and died in Lancaster, Massachusetts. John Oliver Johnstone was raised in Brookline, Massachusetts. He was the son of Welsh immigrants, James G Johnstone and Bloodwyn Hannah Oliver Johnstone, and had one sister, Jenette. He spent much of his youth competing in track and field events throughout New England, attending the Edward Devotion School in Brookline and then going on to Worcester Academy before becoming the youngest member at the time to represent the USA in the Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden. He was roommate with Jim Thorpe on the SS Finlandia, which took the team to Sweden. He graduated from Worcester Academy, where he attained status as World Schoolboy champion - winning American Athletic Association championships. He graduated from Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jock Johnstone
John Johnstone (c. 1896 – 1952) was a Scottish footballer who played for Dundee, Aston Villa and Reading, mainly as a right half. He played twice in Aston Villa's run to the 1924 FA Cup Final,John Johnstone 11v11.com but did not take part in the match itself; Vintage Footballers this was indicative of his struggles over several seasons to be selected ahead of Frank Moss
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