William Johnson (New Hampshire judge) explained

William Johnson
Birth Date:21 October 1930
Birth Place:Excelsior, Minnesota, U.S.
Death Place:Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, U.S.
Office1:Member of the New Hampshire Senate
Term Start1:1964
Term End1:???
Office2:Chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party
Term Start2:1964
Term End2:1966
Office3:Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court
Term Start3:1985
Term End3:1999
Occupation:Judge
Alma Mater:Dartmouth College
Harvard Law School
Spouse:Nancy Johnson

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

Johnson was born in Excelsior, Minnesota. He attended Dartmouth College and Harvard Law School. He served in the United States Army.

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.

In 1985, Johnson was appointed to serve as a justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court, serving until 1999.[3]

Johnson died in May 2009 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, at the age of 78.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: William Johnson Obituary (1930-2009). New Hampshire Union Leader. June 7, 2009. January 22, 2023.
  2. News: Heggie receives Duke law degree. North Adams Transcript. North Adams, Massachusetts. May 31, 1989. January 22, 2023. 9. Newspapers.com.
  3. Web site: Retired N.H. justice William Johnson dies at 78. The Portsmouth Herald. June 5, 2009. January 22, 2023.