Josiah S. Johnston

American politician (1784-1833)
Person human Q1708664
Josiah S. Johnston
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Josiah S. Johnston

Summary

Josiah S. Johnston is a human[1]. Born in Salisbury[2], he… he was born on November 24, 1784[3]. He died in Red River[4]. He died on May 19, 1833[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Josiah S. Johnston was born in Salisbury[2].
  • Josiah S. Johnston died in Red River[4].
  • Josiah S. Johnston was born on November 24, 1784[3].
  • Josiah S. Johnston died on May 19, 1833[5].
  • Josiah S. Johnston is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery[10].
  • Josiah S. Johnston's father was John Johnston[11].
  • Josiah S. Johnston's mother was Abigail Harris[12].
  • Josiah S. Johnston was married to Ann Elizabeth Sibley[13].
  • Josiah S. Johnston held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Josiah S. Johnston's professions included politician[6].
  • Josiah S. Johnston's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Josiah S. Johnston's professions included judge[8].
  • Josiah S. Johnston held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[15].
  • Josiah S. Johnston held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Josiah S. Johnston held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Josiah S. Johnston held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Josiah S. Johnston held the position of United States senator[19].
  • Josiah S. Johnston held the position of United States senator[20].
  • Josiah S. Johnston's education included a stint at Transylvania University[21].
  • Josiah S. Johnston is recorded as male[22].
  • Josiah S. Johnston's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Josiah S. Johnston was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[24].
  • Josiah S. Johnston's Commons category is recorded as Josiah S. Johnston[25].
  • Josiah S. Johnston's family name is recorded as Johnston[26].
  • Josiah S. Johnston's given name is recorded as Josiah[27].

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Origins and Family

Josiah S. Johnston was born in Salisbury[2]. He was born on November 24, 1784[3]. His father was John Johnston[11]. His mother was Abigail Harris[12].

Education

Josiah S. Johnston was educated at Transylvania University[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[15], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29] and United States senator[16], a position[30], in United States[31].

Personal Life

Josiah S. Johnston was married to Ann Elizabeth Sibley[13]. He was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[24].

Death and Burial

Josiah S. Johnston died on May 19, 1833[5]. He died in Red River[4]. Burial took place at Cave Hill Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Josiah S. Johnston ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Josiah S. Johnston born?

Josiah S. Johnston's place of birth was Salisbury[2].

Where did Josiah S. Johnston die?

Josiah S. Johnston died in Red River[4].

Who were Josiah S. Johnston's parents?

Josiah S. Johnston's father was John Johnston[11]. Josiah S. Johnston's mother was Abigail Harris[12].

Who was Josiah S. Johnston married to?

Josiah S. Johnston's spouses include Ann Elizabeth Sibley[13].

What did Josiah S. Johnston do for work?

Josiah S. Johnston worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

Where did Josiah S. Johnston go to school?

Josiah S. Johnston was educated at Transylvania University[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825
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  2. 4w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Transylvania University
    Place of death Red River
    Mother Abigail Harris
    Prabook id 2283189
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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