Home Politicians John R. Johnston John R. Johnston Politician John R. Johnston (c. 1796 – April 18, 1863) was an American politician who served as the fifth mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey from 1860 until his death in office in 1863. Personal facts Date of deathApril 18, 1863 ResidenceHoboken New Jersey facebook tumblr linkedin twitter reddit google+ Search Politician successorLorenzo W. Elder John R. Johnston on Wikipedia John R. Johnston