Elizabeth Johnston Evans Johnston

Elizabeth Johnston Evans Johnston
Born
Elizabeth Johnston Evans

May 3, 1851
Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedDecember 20, 1934
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Resting placeElmwood Cemetery, Birmingham
MonumentsGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
Other names
  • "Johnsie"
  • "Lizzie"
Alma materCharlotte Female College
Occupations
  • philanthropist
  • social worker
  • clubwoman
Organization(s)Vice-regent, Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
Board member ofPresident, Alabama boys industrial school
Spouse
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(m. 1871; died 1919)​
Children9, including Gordon Johnston
RelativesJohn Motley Morehead
AwardsAlabama Women's Hall of Fame

Elizabeth Johnston Evans Johnston (May 3, 1851 – December 20, 1934) was an American philanthropist, social worker, and clubwoman. She served as president of the board of control of the Alabama boys industrial school, and was the vice-regent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association from Alabama. In 1981, Johnston was inducted into the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame.

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