Background
Johnston, Ellis Murray was born on December 21, 1883 in Lebanon, Kentucky, United States. Son of William and Sarah B. (Oliver) Johnston.
Johnston, Ellis Murray was born on December 21, 1883 in Lebanon, Kentucky, United States. Son of William and Sarah B. (Oliver) Johnston.
Educated University of Kentucky.
1 son, James South. Branch manager American Rolling Mill Company, Middletown, O., 1915-1923. President American Tube & Stamping Company, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1923-1927. President Woodside Cotton Mills Company, Greenville, South Carolina., 1930-1936.
Now chairman of board Woodside Cotton Mills Company, Easley Cotton Mills.
Member New York Southern Society, Sigma Nu. Club: Greenville Country.
Married Juliet Tarkington.