George Johnstone

George Johnstone (April 18, 1846 – March 8, 1921) was an American politician and lawyer. A Democrat, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives from South Carolina.

Early life and military service Johnstone was born on April 18, 1846, in Newberry, South Carolina, His younger brother, Alan Johnstone, was a member of the South Carolina Senate.

Johnstone was educated at common schools. In January 1864, he enrolled at The Citadel, and in late 1864, He was admitted to the bar at some point between 1871 and 1873, after which he commenced practice in Newberry. During his tenure, he was a member of the Committee on Ways and Means. In 1881, he worked to revise and amend the Constitution of South Carolina, namely its tax codes. He refused to run in the following election. He died on March 8, 1921, aged 74, in Newberry, from an illness which inflicted a stroke and paralysis. He was buried at Johnstone Cemetery, in Newberry.