Background
Johnston, Forney was born on September 9, 1879 in Selma, Alabama, United States. Son of Joseph Forney and Theresa Virginia (Hooper) Johnston.
Johnston, Forney was born on September 9, 1879 in Selma, Alabama, United States. Son of Joseph Forney and Theresa Virginia (Hooper) Johnston.
Master of Arts, University Virginia, 1899. Bachelor of Laws, University Alabama, 1900.
Member Cabaniss, Johnston, Gardner & Clark and predecessor firms, general counsel Seaboard Airline Railway, Washington, 1920-1925. Counsel National Association Owners Railroad Securities, 1918-1925. Director First National Bank of Birmingham, Pullman, Incorporated., chairman of the board of trustees Young Women's Christian Association of Birmingham.
Drafted basic rate-making principals embodied in Transportation Acting of 1920.
Member Cabaniss, Johnston, Gardner & Clark and predecessor firms, general counsel Seaboard Airline Railway, Washington, 1920-1925. Member American, Alabama, Birmingham (president 1929) Bar Associations, Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Tau Omega, Phi Delta Phi. Indiana; Club: Mountain Brook.
Married Clara Vernon Cocke, October 3, 1905. Children: Joseph Forney, Paul, Virginia.