Famous People with Name Johnston

Johnston Cornish            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Johnston Cornish: was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 4th congressional district in the U.S. Representative from 1893 to 1895. Cornish was elected mayor of Washington, New Jersey, in 1884, and reelected in 1885 and 1886. He declined ren

Johnstone William Thwaites            Origin/Culture/Country: Australian

Johnstone William Thwaites: Australian politician

Johnstone William "John" Thwaites            Origin/Culture/Country: Australian

Johnstone William "John" Thwaites: Australian politician, was Deputy Premier of the state of Victoria from 1999 to 2007. Thwaites was elected to the South Melbourne City Council in 1985 and served until 1993, and was Mayor in 1991-92. He is married to Melanie Eagle, who was mayor of the ne

Brian Alexander Johnston            Origin/Culture/Country: British

Brian Alexander Johnston: was a cricket commentator for the BBC from 1946 until his death.Johnston obtained a fourth-class degree in History in 1933 and he then joined the family's coffee business, where he worked until the outbreak of the war. During the 1930's, he was posted to Brazil but admitted years later that he had little liking or enjoyment of the work. He wanted to be an actor originally. When war was declared in 1939 Johnston joined the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards, where he served as a Technical Adjutant and was awarded the Military Cross in 1945.

Henry "Harry" Johnston            Origin/Culture/Country: British

Henry "Harry" Johnston: was an English footballer. He was the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year in 1951. He spent his entire professional playing career with Blackpool, with whom he appeared in three FA Cup Finals. During his career, he appeared in all three half-back positions, and even moved up to centre forward when needed.