David Johnston (merchant)
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David Johnston (or Johnstone) (3 January 1724 – 12 January 1809) was an American merchant and politician of Scottish descent who served as the president of the Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York.[1]
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David Johnston | |
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President of the Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York | |
In office 1774–1785 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Drummond |
Succeeded by | Robert R. Livingston |
Personal details | |
Born | (1724-01-03)3 January 1724 Perth Amboy, Province of New Jersey, British America |
Died | 12 January 1809(1809-01-12) (aged 85) Lithgow, New York, U.S. |
Spouse |
Magdalen Walton
(after 1753) |
Relations | John Johnstone (grandfather) Andrew Johnston (uncle) |
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