Background
Farrington, John D. was born on January 27, 1891 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. Son of Robert Irving and Caroline (Burger) Farrington.
Farrington, John D. was born on January 27, 1891 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. Son of Robert Irving and Caroline (Burger) Farrington.
Deceased July 1954).
Deceased July 1954); married second, Doris Archer, November 1955. Children—John Doctorate., Dorothy, James West. Began as timekeeper for track gang C.,B.&Q.Ry., 1909, foreman, 1911, roadmaster, 1912-1916. Superintendent C.B.&Q.Ry., various divisions, 1922-1930, general superintendent, 1930-1931.
General manager Fort Worth and District of Columbia Railway, 1931-1936.
Chief operating officer, C.,Rhode Island&P.Ry., 1936-1942, chief Executive officer 1942-1948, president, director to 1955, chairman board, since 1955, president, since 1961. Director Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, First National Bank Chicago, Zonolite Company.
Served from Lieutenant to major, 17th United States Engineers, 1917-1919. Associate Northwestern University. Clubs: Chicago, Commercial, White Bear Yacht, Hole-in-Wall Golf and Yacht (Naples, Florida).
Married Mary Canby, April. Married second, Doris Archer, November 1955. Children: John Doctorate., Dorothy, James West. Began as timekeeper for track gang C.,B.&Q.Ry.