William Johnston (Irish politician)
- William Johnston (Irish politician)
William Johnston (1829-1902) was a nineteenth century Irish politician and member of the Orange Order. He is best remembered for his opposition to the Party Emblems Act and Party Processions Act, which banned Orange marches. He also published novels, tracts and a newspaper called "The Downshire Protestant" (1855-62), and was an independent member of the United Kingdom Parliament for Belfast from 1868 to 1878 and for Belfast South from 1885 until his death.
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