The biographical research paper documents the personal aspects, relationships, and events that influenced and shaped the life of Mary Walton Johnston Charlton. The research uncovered a life richly filled with education, literacy and musical appreciation, religious commitment civic duty, social standing and a host of personal friendship. Through these activities she gained the admiration and respect of many members within the Savannah community. Like all individuals, her life was not without sadness nor disappointment and these elements molded her later years. Death at age 85, ended a varied and interesting life providing a unique personal profile.https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/sav-bios-lane/1033/thumbnail.jp