Carroll County Biographies
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JOHNSTON,
Joseph G.,
district manager American Car and Foundry Co.; born, New
Hagerstown, O.,
(Carroll Co)
Jan 27, 1850; son of Francis and Caroline (Geiger) Johnston;
educated in public schools of New
Hagerstown; unmarried. Began active career as clerk in store in Ohio and
continued until 1874; engaged in retail book business at Logansport,
Ind., 1874-81; removed to Detroit, 1881, and has ever since been
connected with the American Car and Foundry Co., formerly as
superintendent of foundries, and as district manager since Feb 1907.
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Independent in politics. Presbyterian
as to church affiliation. Office: Cor. Ferry Av. and Riopelle St. Residence:
24 E. High St.
The Book of
Detroiters. Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis Copyright, 1908 -
transcribed by Christine Walters
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