Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Photograph |
Collection |
Lambton County Archives - Holland-Paisley |
Catalog Number |
LCA H-121.002 |
Other Number |
H 121-02 |
Description |
Dr. Thomas W. Johnston (1813-1876). Dr. Johnston was born in Omagh, County Tyrone, Ireland on March 24, 1813. He was apprenticed to a surgeon for five years in 1828. Afterwards, he joined his family at Sutherland. He was licensed in Ireland, Louisiana, Michigan and Canada. He was the first Mayor of Sarnia to be elected by the people. He was a surgeon of the 3rd Kent Regiment in 1837 and of the 4th Battalion in 1856. In 1865 he was appointed Registrar of Lambton, serving until his death in 1876 at the age of 63. He was buried in Sutherland Cemetery, Mooretown. His son T.G. Johnston M.D., M.P. was also Mayor in 1897/98 (H121-16). |
Provenance |
In 1947, the late H.F Holland reached out to the community to source and collect photographs of former teams and sporting events to be displayed in exhibition at the new Sarnia Arena. Mr. Holland was ultimately turned down for the display. However, he continued to gather materials with the encouragement and assistance of local commercial photographer Doug Paisley, who re-photographed the old pictures so the originals could be returned to their owners. The collection grew to include people, buildings, events and more, dating back to the mid 1800's across the County. For some of these original images, this may be the only remaining documentation of them. |
Print Size |
20.32cm x 25.40cm |
Search Terms |
Army Medical Corps Medical, Doctor Registrar Mayor |
People |
Johnston, Thomas W. |
Place |
Sarnia, Ontario |