Background
Stanton, John was born on February 25, 1830 in Bristol, England. Son of John and Joan (Locke) Stanton.
Stanton, John was born on February 25, 1830 in Bristol, England. Son of John and Joan (Locke) Stanton.
Came with parents to Pennsylvania, 1835. Studied engineering took active management of his father’s iron mines at Dover, New Jersey.
Engaged in copper mining, 1852-1861, in Maryland., Virginia and Tennessee. Mines in Tennessee confiscated by Confederate government. Later developed copper mines in Lake Superior region and in Arizona, in which he is still largely interested, being president and manager of several companies One of founders and 1st president New York Mining Stock Exchange.
Home: New York, New New York
Married Elizabeth R. McMillan, December 24, 1857.