Family and Education
b. 15 Oct. 1777, 2nd but 1st surv. s. of Rev. Robert Augustus Johnson, rect. of Wistanstow, Salop and Hamstall Ridware, Staffs., and Anna Rebecca, da. of Rev. John Craven, vic. of Stanton Lacy and rect. of West Felton, Salop. educ. Rugby 1785. m. 17 Feb. 1835, Lucy, da. of Rev. Kingsman Foster, rect. of Dowsby, Lincs., 3s. (1 d.v.p.) 6da. suc. uncle George William Johnson to Witham 1814. d. 26 Oct. 1863.
Offices Held
Ensign Independent Ft. 1793; lt. 32 Ft. 1794, capt. 1794, maj. 1803; lt.-col. 3 Ceylon Regt. (half-pay) 1810; col. 1819; maj.-gen. 1830; lt.-gen. 1841.
Sheriff, Lincs. 1830–1.
Main residence: Witham-on-the Hill, Lincs.
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Commons 1820-1832
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JOHNSON, William Augustus (1777-1863)
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