Background
Best, John Carter was born on January 8, 1887 in Shipley, England. Son of William Carter and Charlotte (Stainsby) Best.
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Best, John Carter was born on January 8, 1887 in Shipley, England. Son of William Carter and Charlotte (Stainsby) Best.
Educated Saltaire High school and Ackworth School, England.
Came to the United States, 1909, naturalized, 1918. Held various positions, 1909-1917. Vice president and general manager Master of Arts Meincke & Son, Incorporated., 1920-1925.
President Best Brothers Keene’s Cement Company, 1926-1937.
Vice president National Gypsum Company 1938-1956. Vice president National Gypsum Company (Canada), Limited., Associate of Arts Meincke & Son, Incorporated.
Appointed member gypsum industry advising committee, West Palm Beach, 1942. National president Gypsum Association.
Director American Arbitration Association.
Also officer or director other trade associations.
Served as First lieutenant, United States Army, 1917-1918. Mason.; Club: Buffalo.
Married Helen Meincke, July 23, 1918. Children: Patricia, Carter.