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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.

Life and career

Johnson was born in Excelsior, Minnesota. He attended Dartmouth College and Harvard Law School. He served in the United States Army.

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.

In 1985, Johnson was appointed to serve as a justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court, serving until 1999.

Johnson died in May 2009 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, at the age of 78.

References

1. ^ "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.
3. "Retired N.H. justice William Johnson dies at 78". The Portsmouth Herald. June 5, 2009. Retrieved January 22, 2023.

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