Background
McLane, John Roy was born on February 19, 1916 in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. Son of John R. and Elisabeth (Bancroft) Mc L.
McLane, John Roy was born on February 19, 1916 in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. Son of John R. and Elisabeth (Bancroft) Mc L.
Dartmouth College (Bachelor of Arts, 1938). Harvard University (Bachelor of Laws, 1941).
Practiced in, Manchester, since 1941. Director firm McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton, P.A., 1941-1942, 45-93, of counsel, 1997-1998, retired, from 1998.
Alderman, Manchester, 1952-1953. Trustee Spaulding-Potter Charitable Trusts, 1958-1972, New Hampshire State Hospital, 1949-1962, Hurricane Island Outward Bound School, 1972-1979. Chairman New Hampshire Advisory Commission on Health and Welfare, 1965-1968.
Trustee, secretary Norwin S. and Elizabeth N. Bean Foundation, 1967-1994. Trustee, clerk St. Paul's School, 1952-1983. Distributing director New Hampshire Charitable Fund, 1962-1969.
Board directors Council on Founds, 1968-1974, chairman, 1970-1972. Board directors Child and Family Services New Hampshire, 1946-1971, president, 1963-1971. Board directors Palace Theatre Trust, 1974-2000.
Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Member American Bar Association, New Hampshire Bar Association, Manchester Bar Association.
Married Blanche Marshall, February 15, 1935. Children: John Roy III, Andrew M. (deceased), Lyn, Blanche M., Angus. Married second, Elisabeth Deane, December 30, 1960 (deceased 1999).
Children: Towner D., Virginia W., Kathryn E., Duncan C.