Background
Laughlin, John Edward was born on June 18, 1908 in Pittsburgh. Son of John Edward and Marie Rose (Kelly) Laughlin.
Laughlin, John Edward was born on June 18, 1908 in Pittsburgh. Son of John Edward and Marie Rose (Kelly) Laughlin.
Student Georgetown College Preparatory School, 1920-1923. Bachelor of Arts, Georgetown University, 1923-1927. Bachelor of Laws, Harvard, 1930, Master of Laws, 1931.
Doctor of Laws, Saint Vincent College, 1952.
Admitted to New York State bar, 1932, practiced, New York City, 1931-1934. Pennsylvania bar, 1930, practiced in Pittsburgh, as member Thorp, Reed & Armstrong, 1934-1970. Director Majac, Incorporated., Kennywood Park Corporation Trustee Ohio Valley Improvement Association.
Member of the board lay advisors Saint Vincent College. Member American Judicature Society, American, Pennsylvania Allegheny County bar associations, American Law Institute. Clubs: Duquesne, University, Lawyers (Pittsburgh), Williams Country (Weirton, West. Virginia).
Married Mercedes Vilsack Maloney, October 14, 1937 (deceased). Married second, Elizabeth Stewart Coates, October 9, 1952 (deceased). Children: Deborah, Joan, Mercedes.