Background
Appleton, John Adams was born on December 24, 1891 in New York City. Son of Robert and Juliet B. (Edmond) Appleton.
Appleton, John Adams was born on December 24, 1891 in New York City. Son of Robert and Juliet B. (Edmond) Appleton.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale, 1914.
Harold Blaxter), John Adams. Joined Pennsylvania Railroad, 1915, vice president Central region from 1946. President, director Akron & Barberton Belt Railroad Company, Akron Union Passenger Depot Company, Duquesne Warehouse Company, Pennsylvania-Ontario Transportation Company, Pittsburgh Joint Stock Yards Company, Western Allegheny Railroad Company.
Member Chamber of Commerce (director), National Safety Council, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Pittsburgh Industrial Development Council, Travelers Aid Society, Tuberculosis Leeague Pittsburgh, Psi Upsilon. Clubs: Allegheny Country, (Edgeworth (Sewickley, Pennsylvania).
Married Elsa Roath, October 3, 1917. Children: Patricia A. (Mistress Alan McLane), Joan A. Moorhead (deceased), Barbara A. (Mistress Georgia