John Markle

Background

Markle, John was born on December 15, 1858 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of G. B. and Emily A. Markle.

Education

Graduate Lafayette College (mining engineering course), 1880.

Career

Appointed general superintendent of mines of G. B. Markle & Company, 1880, and upon his father’s retirement succeeded him, was president of Jeddo-Highland Coal Company, successor to G. B. Markle Company, one of largest “independent” companies in the anthracite coal industry, also president and chief engineer Jeddo Tunnel Company, retired. Was one of the leading figures and represented the independent operators in the negotiations with President Roosevelt, and in the inquiry by the President's commission in connection with the anthracite coal strike, 1902. Trustee Lafayette College, Pennsylvania, Knickerbocker Hospital, New York City.

Home: New York, New New York

Achievements

• John Markle has been listed as a noteworthy coal operator by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Mary East. Robinson, April.

Father:

G. B.

Mother:

Emily A. Markle

Spouse:

Mary East. Robinson