Elmer E. Johnston
Elmer E. Johnston | |
|---|---|
Johnston in 1947 | |
| Speaker pro tempore of the Washington House of Representatives | |
| In office January 12, 1953 – January 10, 1955 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Julia Butler Hansen |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives for the 6th district | |
| In office 1947–1966 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 22, 1898 Oakesdale, Washington, United States |
| Died | November 26, 1985 (aged 87) Everett, Washington, United States |
| Party | Republican |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Elmer E. Johnston (November 22, 1898 – November 26, 1985) was an American politician in the state of Washington. He served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1947 to 1966 for District 6.[1][2]
Early life
Elmer E. Johnston was born on November 22, 1898, in Oakesdale, Washington.[3] His parents were John Herbert Johnston and Minnie Gertrude Johnston (née Patterson).[3]
Johnston studied at the University of Idaho and the University of Notre Dame, then received his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center.[3] He served in the U.S. Army during World War I.[3]
Law career
Johnston began his law career in 1925 in Idaho's Wallace and Kellogg cities.[3] He served one year as a Shoshone County prosecutor from 1931.[3]
In 1935, Johnston established his own practice in Spokane's Peyton Building.[3] He was the Republican candidate for the city's prosecuting attorney in 1942.[3]
At one point, Johnston served as professor of mining law at Gonzaga University.[3]
Personal life
Johnston was married and had at least three children.[3] He died in Everett's Providence Hospital on November 26, 1985.[3]
References
- ^ "State of Washington Members of Legislature: 1889-2011" (PDF). leg.wa.gov. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 4, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Directory Washington State Legislature - 38th Session 1963" (PDF). leg.wa.gov. Archived (PDF) from the original on February 18, 2015. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Lawyer, civic leader Emer E. Johnston dies". The Spokesman-Review. November 30, 1985. p. 10. Retrieved March 17, 2026.