James Johnstone (1801–1888) Explained

James Johnstone (4 July 1801 – 24 February 1888) was a Scottish Peelite politician.

He was the oldest of 8 sons of James Raymond Johnstone (died 1830) of Alva, who was the son of John Johnstone (1734–1795).^[1]

He was elected at a by-election in June 1851 as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Clackmannanshire and Kinross-shire.^[2] He was returned unopposed in 1852, and did not contest the 1857 election.

Notes and References

1. Book: Burke , John . A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Commoners of Great Britain and Ireland, Enjoying Territorial Possessions Or High Official Rank: But Uninvested with Heritable Honours, Volume 2 . 302 . Henry Colburn . 1835 . 19 June 2014.
2. Book: Craig , F. W. S. . F. W. S. Craig

   . F. W. S. Craig . British parliamentary election results 1832–1885 . 1977 . 2nd . 1989 . Parliamentary Research Services . Chichester . 0-900178-26-4 . 679.