William Johnson (New Hampshire judge)

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]

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.
Died	May 30, 2009(2009-05-30) (aged 78) Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, U.S.
Spouse	Nancy Johnson[1]
Alma mater	Dartmouth College Harvard Law School
Occupation	Judge

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]