History of Newport County, Rhode IslandFrom the year 1638 to the year 1887, including the settlement of its towns, and their subsequent progress . rade. Hepursued his vocation in Boston until 1876, when Newport be-came his home. Establishing himself as an architect andbuilder, the taste and knowledge displayed by Mr. Johnstonsoon gave him a commanding position and brought him an ex-tended patronage. His efforts are not confined to Newport, hisskill being sought in other important cities and popular placesof resort. He is also frequently called upon for drawings anddesigns, and in decorating an
History of Newport County, Rhode IslandFrom the year 1638 to the year 1887, including the settlement of its towns, and their subsequent progress . rade. Hepursued his vocation in Boston until 1876, when Newport be-came his home. Establishing himself as an architect andbuilder, the taste and knowledge displayed by Mr. Johnstonsoon gave him a commanding position and brought him an ex-tended patronage. His efforts are not confined to Newport, hisskill being sought in other important cities and popular placesof resort. He is also frequently called upon for drawings anddesigns, and in decorating and designing has an enviable repu-tation. Mr. Johnston as a republican has manifested much in-terest in the success of his party, but is not a politician nor anaspirant for office. He is not a member of anj^ organizations orsocieties other than that known as the Johnston Relief Fundestablished by him in the interest of his workmen, now num-bering more than one hundred. Daniel Le Roy, fourth son of the late Herman Le Roy, wasborn in New York city, June 28th, 1799. His youth of greatpromise and personal attractions matured into a dignified and.
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