James A. Johnston
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This article is about James Aloysius Johston. For musical composer James Alan Johnston, see Jim Johnston (composer).
James Aloysius Johnston (September 15, 1874 – September 7, 1954) was an American politician and prison warden who served as the first and longest-serving warden of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, serving from 1934 to 1948. He had earlier served as wardens of California state prisons at Folsom (1912-1913) and San Quentin (1914-1924).
Quick Facts Warden of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, Preceded by ...
James A. Johnston | |
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Warden of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary | |
In office 1934–1948 | |
Preceded by | Prison opened |
Succeeded by | Edwin B. Swope |
Warden of San Quentin State Prison | |
In office 1914–1924 | |
Warden of Folsom State Prison | |
In office 1912–1913 | |
Member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors | |
In office 1907–1909 | |
Preceded by | Eusebius Joseph Molera |
Succeeded by | John L. Herget |
Personal details | |
Born | James Aloysius Johnston (1874-09-15)September 15, 1874 City of Brooklyn, New York |
Died | September 7, 1954(1954-09-07) (aged 79) San Francisco, California |
Spouse |
Ida Mae Fulton (m. 1905) |
Children | 5 |
Occupation | Politician Prison warden Writer |
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