Background
Finch, John Aylard was born on May 12, 1854 in Cambridgeshire, England. Son of William and Sophia (Aylard) Finch.
Finch, John Aylard was born on May 12, 1854 in Cambridgeshire, England. Son of William and Sophia (Aylard) Finch.
Was brought to America, 1856. Educational public schools, Cleveland.
In iron business at Cleveland, 1874-1880. In iron mills, Youngstown, O., 1880-1881. Engaged in mining at Leadville, Colorado, 1881-1882.
Iron business, Chicago, 1883-1887.
Removed to Coeur d’Alene district, Idaho, 1887, and became manager Milwaukee Mining Company, Standard Mining Company, Hecla Mining Company. Now president and part owner Standard Lead Silver Mining Company, of British Columbia.
President Blalock Fruit Company, Walla Walla, Coeur d’Alene Hardware Company, National Lumber & Box Company, of Washington, et cetera
Member Board Overseers Whitman College. Member Senate, 1st session, Idaho, 1891, 1892.
Married Charlotte R. Swingler, September 3, 1896.