Biography of William Johnstone 2nd Baronet 1663-1727
In 1663 William Johnstone 2nd Baronet was born to James Johnstone of Westerhall, Dumfriesshire and Maragaret Bannatyne.
On 09 Feb 1697 [his son] James Johnstone 3rd Baronet was born to William Johnstone 2nd Baronet (age 34).
Before 1698 William Johnstone 2nd Baronet (age 35) and Henrietta Johnston were married.
On 13 Feb 1698 [his son] Lieutenant-Colonel John Johnstone of Netherwood was born to William Johnstone 2nd Baronet (age 35).
On 30 Nov 1708 William Johnstone 2nd Baronet (age 45) was elected MP Dumfries Burghs which seat he held until 1710.
On 30 Sep 1711 [his brother] John Johnstone 1st Baronet died without male issue. His brother William Johnstone 2nd Baronet (age 48) succeeded 2nd Baronet Johnstone of Westerhall in Dumfries.
In 1713 William Johnstone 2nd Baronet (age 50) was elected MP Dunfrieshire and MP Dumfries Burghs which seats he held until 1715.
On 09 May 1713 William Johnstone 2nd Baronet (age 50) was elected MP Dumfries Burghs which seat he held until 08 Aug 1713.
In 1715 William Johnstone 2nd Baronet (age 52) was elected MP Dunfrieshire which seats he held until 1722.
On 08 Oct 1727 William Johnstone 2nd Baronet (age 64) died. His son [his son] James Johnstone 3rd Baronet (age 30) succeeded 3rd Baronet Johnstone of Westerhall in Dumfries.
Father: James Johnstone of Westerhall, Dumfriesshire
GrandFather: John Bannatyne of Corehouse in Lanarkshire
Mother: Maragaret Bannatyne