John Baxter Barbour Jr.
John Baxter Barbour Jr. | |
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Born | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | April 16, 1862
Died | March 11, 1929 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | (aged 66)
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | Organizer and charter member of Pittsburgh Stock Exchange |
Spouse |
Laura B. Rogers (m. 1887) |
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John Baxter Barbour Jr. (April 16, 1862 – March 11, 1929) was President of the Federal League in baseball in 1914 and president of the Pittsburgh Stock Exchange for eight terms.[1][2] At the time of his death, he was a member of the John B. Barbour Investment and Security Company.[2]
Early life and education
He was born on April 16, 1862, to John Baxter Barbour Sr. and Isabella F. McKelvy in Pittsburgh.
He acquired his education in the public schools of his native city, and was graduated from its high school in 1880. He supplemented this training with a comprehensive course in
Business career
Stocks and exchanges
After learning stenography, in the spring of 1881 he became
Oil Exchange
So pronounced and widely recognized was the business and executive ability of Barbour, that he was honored with election to membership in the old Oil Exchange when he was but nineteen years of age. and he is now one of the oldest members of the
At the time of his death, he was a member of the John B. Barbour Investment and Security Company.[2]
Political career
Until the James G. Blaine campaign of 1884 Barbour was a staunch supporter of Democratic principles. At that time, however, he became convinced that the country was in better hands when the Republican party held the reins, and he transferred his allegiance, in which he has never wavered, to that party. He has served as delegate to a number of conventions.[3]
Clubs and social affiliations
He was a founder of the
He has been a school director of the new Eleventh
Personal life and death
Barbour married Laura B. Rogers (daughter of James E. and Sarah (Marshall) Rogers), on December 22, 1887.[3] They had children: Isabella McKelvy, and Marshall Rogers.[3]
He was a prominent Mason.[2] He died on March 11, 1929, at his home in Pittsburgh, at the age of 67.[2][1]
References
- ^ Time magazine. March 25, 1929. Archived from the originalon October 27, 2010. Retrieved July 21, 2010.
John B. Barbour, 67, of Pittsburgh, retired financier, onetime president of the Pittsburgh Stock Exchange (eight terms); in Pittsburgh.
- ^ a b c d e f g "John B. Barbour. Pittsburgh Investment Broker Dies at Age of 67". The New York Times. March 13, 1929. Retrieved July 21, 2010.
Mr. Barbour was the first secretary and treasurer of the Stock Exchange. At his death he was a member of the John B. Barbour Investment and Security Company ...
- ^ Lewis Historical Publishing Company. pp. 2548–2549. Retrieved June 21, 2023 – via Internet Archive.