Background
Fisken, John Barclay was born on November 2, 1861 in Helensburgh, Dumbartonshire, Scotland. Son of Archibald and Sarah A. (Kerr) Fisken.
Fisken, John Barclay was born on November 2, 1861 in Helensburgh, Dumbartonshire, Scotland. Son of Archibald and Sarah A. (Kerr) Fisken.
Graduated from College of Science and Arts, Glasgow, Scotland, 1886 (1st class honor diploma).
With office of Anchor Lincolnshire Steamship Company, Glasgow, Scotland, 4 years. Came to the United States, 1886. With Washington Water Power Company and its predecessors since 1887, except 1 year, chief engineer same, 1918-1920, and consulting engineer from 1920 until date of retirement, December 31, 1942.
Fellow American Institute Electrical Engineers (vice president 1919-1920). Member Associated Engineers of Spokane.
Clubs: Tesemini Outing, Spokane.
Country, Spokane City and University, Seniors North West Golf Association, Rotary (Spokane).
Married Helen Kyle Binnie, of Barassie Ayrshire, Scotland, June 4, 1889 (died June 30, 1901). Married second, Eva Jane Weymouth, September 3, 1907. Children: Mary Carolyn (Mistress Louis Kapek), Ruth Kerr (Mistress Thomas Large), James Binnie.