Background
Johnston, David Ira was born on August 18, 1876 in Indiana Company, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert Franklin and Lena Ann (Adams) Johnston.
Johnston, David Ira was born on August 18, 1876 in Indiana Company, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert Franklin and Lena Ann (Adams) Johnston.
Graduate Indiana (Pennsylvania) State Teachers College, 1899. Bachelor of Laws, University Michigan, 1903.
Began practice at Oklahoma City, 1903. Member Lytle, Johnston & Soule. Past president Oklahoma Company Bar Association, Kendall College (now U. Tulsa).
Former member State Board Education Chairman Oklahoma Company chapter American Red Cross, 1918-1928.
Member American, Oklahoma bar associations, National Association Manufacturers (national vice president). Mason (32°).; Clubs: Union League (Chicago), Men's Dinner, Lions, Oklahoma City Golf and Country, Oklahoma.
Married Katherine F. Tullis. Children: Elaine (Mistress J. Hampton Tucker), David C., Lois (Mistress Donald C. Smith).