Background
Clark, John Balfour was born on March 23, 1898 in Newark. Son of J. William and Margaretta (Cameron) Clark.
Clark, John Balfour was born on March 23, 1898 in Newark. Son of J. William and Margaretta (Cameron) Clark.
Student St. Mark’s School.
Now Coats & Clark, Inc., of which president, 1954-1964. President, director J. & P. Coats (Rhode Island) Inc. (now part of Coats & Clark, Inc.), Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Jonas Brook Brothers, Inc., Newark.
Director, trustee Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company. Dir; American Insurance Company, Newark, Centennial Insurance Company, Standard Brands, Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company, American Chicle Company (New York City), Bigelow-Sanford Carpet Company, Incorporated. Treasurer of Grand Jury Association of New York Company.
Member United Republican Finance Committee, New York.
Member United Republican Finance Committee, New York. Member St. Andrews Society of N.A. Burns Society of New York. Mason.; Clubs: Racquet and Tennis, Links, Piping Rock, Recess, Okeetee, Brook, Links Golf.
Married Marjorie Ward, August 3, 1935. Children: Rosalie (Mistress Richard Farnsworth Hunnewell), Robert John B. With Clark Thread Company.