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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