James Johnston (merchant), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

James Johnston (merchant)

Scottish merchant at Quebec, born 1724

Date of Birth: 25-Jan-1724

Place of Birth: Stromness, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 08-Apr-1800

Profession: merchant

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About James Johnston (merchant)

  • Lt.-Colonel James Johnston (January, 1724 – 8 April 1800), J.P., was one of the earliest and principal Scottish merchants at Quebec following the fall of New France; of the firm Johnston & Purss.
  • He was foreman of the first grand jury of the new British province of Quebec, justice of the peace, and colonel of artillery in the British militia.

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