William Johnson (New Hampshire judge)

William Johnson
Member of the New Hampshire Senate
In office
1964–???
Chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party
In office
1964–1966
Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court
In office
1985–1999
Personal details
Born(1930-10-21)October 21, 1930
Excelsior, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedMay 30, 2009(2009-05-30) (aged 78)
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, U.S.
SpouseNancy Johnson[1]
Alma materDartmouth College
Harvard Law School
OccupationJudge

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.[1]

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.[1]

In 1985, Johnson was appointed to serve as a justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court, serving until 1999.[1][3]

Johnson died in May 2009 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, at the age of 78.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "William Johnson Obituary (1930-2009)". New Hampshire Union Leader. June 7, 2009. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  2. ^ "Heggie receives Duke law degree". North Adams Transcript. North Adams, Massachusetts. May 31, 1989. p. 9. Retrieved January 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. ^ "Retired N.H. justice William Johnson dies at 78". The Portsmouth Herald. June 5, 2009. Retrieved January 22, 2023.


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