Benson J. Lossing, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Known as the “Pirate of the St. Lawrence,” William “Bill” Johnston (1782–1870) was a notorious figure who thrived in the legal gray areas of the Thousand Islands. Born in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, his life spanned the turbulent border conflicts between Ontario and New York, where he earned a reputation as a cunning smuggler, outlaw, and insurgent. Johnston’s legacy is defined by his defiance …
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