Hallie Tipton Johnstone
Hallie Tipton Johnstone was born May 2, 1891 and died October 26, 1975. Her parents were William Pearl Tipton and Nancy Jane Shouse Tipton.
On July 11, 1911 Hallie married James J. Johnstone. Together they had four sons, James, George, Kenneth and Charles.
Hallie had an illustrious life as a school teacher, social worker, housewife and interested citizen of Estill County. She was active in civic, historical and religious organizations. She was a member of the Irvine Methodist Church, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Eastern Star, the White Shrine of Jerusalem, The Irvine-Ravenna Woman’s Club, The Kentucky Historical Society, The Kentucky Heritage Commission and The Kentucky Historical Marker Programs.
Hallie was also a life member of the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Irvine Methodist Church, the Eastern Star and the White Shrine of Jerusalem. Hallie was instrumental in the organization of the first parent teachers association in Irvine.
Through Hallie’s efforts, in conjunction with others, two historical places in Estill County, The Cottage Furnace and The Fitchburg Furnace, have been admitted to the National Register of Historical Places. Also, eight Historical Homes, Persons and Events in Estill County, have been publicized by the Historical Marker Program
Hallie was also the recorder of Estill County History and wrote the book “History of Estill County” which details the creation and history of Estill County.
Mrs. Johnstone is laid to rest in the Oakdale Cemetery in Irvine.
On July 11, 1911 Hallie married James J. Johnstone. Together they had four sons, James, George, Kenneth and Charles.
Hallie had an illustrious life as a school teacher, social worker, housewife and interested citizen of Estill County. She was active in civic, historical and religious organizations. She was a member of the Irvine Methodist Church, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Eastern Star, the White Shrine of Jerusalem, The Irvine-Ravenna Woman’s Club, The Kentucky Historical Society, The Kentucky Heritage Commission and The Kentucky Historical Marker Programs.
Hallie was also a life member of the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Irvine Methodist Church, the Eastern Star and the White Shrine of Jerusalem. Hallie was instrumental in the organization of the first parent teachers association in Irvine.
Through Hallie’s efforts, in conjunction with others, two historical places in Estill County, The Cottage Furnace and The Fitchburg Furnace, have been admitted to the National Register of Historical Places. Also, eight Historical Homes, Persons and Events in Estill County, have been publicized by the Historical Marker Program
Hallie was also the recorder of Estill County History and wrote the book “History of Estill County” which details the creation and history of Estill County.
Mrs. Johnstone is laid to rest in the Oakdale Cemetery in Irvine.