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Rail road company executive

John Pickens Derham, American Rail road company executive. Member American Society Traffic and Transportation, National Freight Traffic Association, Traffic Clubs of America M C.

Background

Derham, John PIckens was born on April 27, 1896 in Green Sea, South Carolina, United States. Son of John Pickens and Loula (McGougan) Derham.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Clemson College, 1917.

Career

With, S.A.L. Rail Road, from 1920; advanced through grades to assistant vice president, S.A.L. Rail Road, 1920-1955; vice president, S.A.L. Rail Road, from 1955; vice president freight traffic, Tavares & Gulf R.R. vice president freight traffic, Georgia, Florida, & Alabama R.R. vice president, Southeastern Investment Company vice president, Gainesville Midland Railroad Company vice president, Tampa & Gulf Coast R.R.

Achievements

  • John PIckens Derham has been listed as a noteworthy rail road company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society Traffic and Transportation, National Freight Traffic Association, Traffic Clubs of America M C.

Connections

Married Olga Jones, December 23, 1925. 1 child, Mistress Mary L. Roberts.

Father:
John Pickens Derham

Mother:
Loula (McGougan) Derham

Spouse:
Olga Jones

child:
Mistress Mary L. Roberts Derham