Background
Young, John Russell was born on April 2, 1882 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of James Rankin and Mary (Barclay) Young.
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Young, John Russell was born on April 2, 1882 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of James Rankin and Mary (Barclay) Young.
Educated Washington and Philadelphia public schools. Central Manual Training school and Industrial Art School, Philadelphia.
Began as reporter Philadelphia Evening Star, 1901. Reporter Philadelphia Inquirer, 1902-1904, Washington Post, 1905-1907. Reporter Washington Evening Star, 1907-1918, assistant city editor, 1918-1919, White House correspondent, 1920-1940.
Commissioner District of Columbia, since 1940, president of the board commissioner, since 1941.
Director Washington Region Office Civilian Defense General chairman District of Columbia Celebration of President birthday for 6 years. Chairman, District of Columbia Unemployment Compensation Board Vice-chairman, National Capital Housing Authority.
President, District of Columbia Board Licensure.
Member District of Columbia Zoning Commission Vice-president, League of Republican State. Member Washington Board Trade. Founder, dean J. Russell Young School Expression.
Member National Capital Sesqui-centennial Commission, National Guard Armory Board.
Member Society Natives District of Columbia, Association Oldest Inhabitants, Columbia Host. Society, Friendly Sons Saint Patrick, Kiwanis.
Mason, Elk, Knights of Pythias. Clubs: Alfalfa, University, Air Force League, Gridiron, National Press, Overseas Writers, Army-Navy, Variety.
Married second, Nettie Thorpe Griffith, April. Children, by 1st marriage: Mary Barclay (Mistress Carl Shepard), John Russell.