Background
Johnston, Paul William was born on July 5, 1892 in Transfer, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William R. and Amelia (Nowlen) Johnston.
Johnston, Paul William was born on July 5, 1892 in Transfer, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William R. and Amelia (Nowlen) Johnston.
AB, Allegheny College, 1914. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Allegheny College. Postgraduate, Boston University, 1917.
Doctor of Science (honorary), Alfred University, 1951.
With, Erie R.R., from 1918; vice president, Erie R.R., 1945-1949; president, Erie R.R., 1949-1956; chief Executive officer, Erie R.R., 1956-1957; Chairman of the Board, Erie R.R., 1956-1960; chairman of the executive committee, Erie R.R., from 1960.
Trustee Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania Brigadier general Army of the United States, 1944. Member Transportation Association American, Phi Gamma Delta, Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Sigma Rho.
Married Dorothea Abrams, September 2, 1916. Children: Paul W., Barbara T., Johnston Zarbock, James D., Dorothea R.