Background
Dickson, John Dawson was born on November 18, 1890 in Angelica, New York, United States. Son of Dawson and Frances J. (Shaw) Dickson.
Dickson, John Dawson was born on November 18, 1890 in Angelica, New York, United States. Son of Dawson and Frances J. (Shaw) Dickson.
Student Wilsonian Academy, Angelica, New York, 1905-1908, Saint John's Military Academy, Manlius, New York, 1908-1910, Amherst College, 1910-1912. Bachelor of Laws, Albany Law School, Union University, 1916.
Admitted to New York bar, 1917. Member Dickson & Dickson. Secretary Allegany County Fair Association, 1919-1921.
Appointed receiver Pittsburgh, Shawmut and Northern Railroad Company, 1923, president from 1923.
President Shawmut Mining Company, Shawmut Coal and Coke Company, Kersey Mining Company, Tyler Coal Company, Shawmut Commercial Company, Shawmut realty corporation of Pennsylvania, Shawmut realty corporation of New York Director Eastern Bituminous Coal Association, First Trust Company of Wellsville, Bank of Angelica, New New York
Served as captain United States Army, World War. Mason.; Clubs: Olean City.
Married Mary Doctorate. Sweet, November 18, 1920. Children: Fanny Jane, Marilyn Sweet.