City: Coal Creek
JOHNSTONE, Stephen Hillsman, minister of the Gospel; born Knox Co., Tenn., Dec. 14, 1861; Scotch and German descent; son of Stephen H. and Nancy (Hillsman) JOHNSTONE; educated Knoxville High school and Eagleville College; married twice, first Josie STANSBERRY June 11, 1891, second Mary R. HOLLINSWORTH Nov. 18, 1901; member of Alpha Lodge No. 376, F. and A. M., Coal Creek Chapter No. 155, also member of I. O. O. F.; joined the Baptist church in 1873; ordained a Baptist minister in 1889, elected principal of Powell’s High school 1893; took a charge in Virginia 1904, returned to Tennessee in 1909, assumed charge of Coal Creek, Tenn., Baptist church, of which he is now pastor; former pastor of First Baptist church Johnson City, Tenn., four years; also served as pastor in Chattanooga for six years.
