John Edward Ruston

Background

Ruston, John Edward was born on June 14, 1872 in New York City. Son of Charles and Elizabeth Miner (Purdy) Ruston.

Education

Brooklyn (New York) Boys’ High School. Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1894, Bachelor of Laws, 1895.

Career

Admitted to New York bar, 1896, and practiced at Brooklyn. Member firm Ruston & Snyder. President Ocean View Development Corporation.

Counsel, trustee, member Executive Committee Greater New York Savings Bank.

Director New York Dock Company, New York Trade Facilities Corporation District attorney Kings County, New York, 1917-1922. Chairman draft board and sergeant, Brooklyn Mounted Police Reserve, World War.

Achievements

• John Edward Ruston has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Kings County Republican Committee Director Brooklyn and Queens Young Men's Christian Association. Mason, Elk.

Connections

Married May Frances Henderson, June 3, 1902.

Father:

Charles Ruston

Mother:

Elizabeth Miner (Purdy) Ruston

Spouse:

May Frances Henderson