Corwin Johnston

As printed in 1882

CORWIN JOHNSTON, photographer and justice of the peace, was born on a farm in Brown County, Ohio, on the 3d day of August, 1845, and when at the age of fourteen years, with his parents, he moved to Appanoose County, Iowa, there locating on a farm. He received good educational advantages, and in 1861 moved to Dakota County, Minnesota, where he was engaged in tilling the soil till 1863. He then enlisted in the Fourth Minnesota Infantry, but was discharged on account of poor health, after which he re-enlisted in the First Minnesota Heavy Artillery and served his entire term. After being discharged, in 1865, he returned to his home and was occupied in the grocery business for four years. In 1870 he closed out and came to Graham, Nodaway County. He was appointed postmaster, which position he continued to fill for some three years, when he resigned in favor of the present incumbent, Mr. J. Morton. At one time Mr. Johnston was registering officer, serving until it was discontinued. In 1878 he was elected justice of the peace. His genial nature, courteous manner, wise, sagacious management have made him one of the best, as he is one of the most popular officials of this district. He was united in marriage on the 7th day of May, 1866, to Miss P. A. Canfield, a native of Rochester, New York, born the 21st day of May, 1848. By this union they have six children: Orsamus G., Lucy M., Josie M., M. Rozetta, P. A. and Florence, all living. Mr. and Mrs. J. are both members of the M. E. Church, Mr. J. being Sunday School superintendent. He is also N. G. of Lodge No. 189, of the I. O. O. F. fraternity.

As printed in The history of Nodaway county, Missouri, containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc., biographical sketches of its citizens (1882). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.