Background
Johnston, Samuel M. was born on October 13, 1890 in Shubuta, Mississippi, United States. Son of Arista and Mary (McCoy) Johnston.
Johnston, Samuel M. was born on October 13, 1890 in Shubuta, Mississippi, United States. Son of Arista and Mary (McCoy) Johnston.
Student Mississippi State College, 1906-1908. Bachelor of Science, University Mississippi, 1911, Bachelor of Laws, 1911.
Admitted to Alabama bar, 1918, practiced in Mobile, special justice, Supreme Court of the Alabama, 1933. Special assistant to attorney general United States, 1941-1953. Chairman Mobile Gas Service Corporation Board commnrs.
Alabama Bar Commission, 1936-1945.
Member American Bar Association (house of delegates, 1941-1943), Alabama Bar Association (president 1940-1941). Trustee Alabama College, 1931-1954. Member Democratic party of Alabama.
Fellow American College Trial Lawyers.
Member Newcomen Society of England.
Married Ruth Ulmer, December 29, 1912 (deceased October 1963). Married second, Dorothy Addison Parker, October 17, 1964. Children: Annie Ruth (Mistress Sam South. Foshee), William East., J. Sydney, Samuel M.