Background
JOHNSTON, James Steptoe was born on June 9, 1843. Son of James and Louisa C. B. Johnston.
JOHNSTON, James Steptoe was born on June 9, 1843. Son of James and Louisa C. B. Johnston.
Studied at Oakland College, Mississippi (United States). University of Virginia (United States.) Four years in Confederate Army (Lee’s), Company I. 11 tli Mississippi (United States) Regiment till 1862. Doctor of Divinity.
After that 2nd Lieutenant Stuart’s Cavalry. Deacon, 1869; Priest, 1871. Rector of St. James Church, Port Gibson, Mississippi (United States), 1870-1876.
Ascension Church, Mountain Stirling, Kentucky (United States.), 1876-1880. Trinity Church, Mobib, Alabama (United States.), 1880-1888. Bishop of West Texas since 188S.
Club : Church.
Spouse 1865, Mary M. Green.