Background
Stokes, John Stogdell was born on February 26, 1870 in Moorestown, New Jersey, United States. Son of Nathaniel Newlin and Martha Eastburn (Stokes) Stokes.
Stokes, John Stogdell was born on February 26, 1870 in Moorestown, New Jersey, United States. Son of Nathaniel Newlin and Martha Eastburn (Stokes) Stokes.
Student Haverford (Pennsylvania) College, 1886-1889.
Began as clerk, Queen & Company, Philadelphia, 1889. Vice president and general manager American Metal Edge Box Company, Philadelphia, 1889-1900. President Stokes & Smith Company, Philadelphia, manufacturers of machinery since 1900.
President Durite Plastics, Incorporated.
Vice president Yarnall-Waring Company, manufacturers of engineering specialties. Director Provident Trust Company, Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company President Philadelphia Museum of Artist
Director Bryn Mawr College. Member board directors Philadelphia Orchestra.
Trustee Haverford College, Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia.
President Art Jury of City of Philadelphia. Director Fairmont Park Art Association.
Member Colonial Society of Pennsylvania, and Society of Colonial Wars. Clubs: Philadelphia, Rittenhouse, Union League, Hunting Valley Country. Medalist Franklin Institute of Philadelphia.
Married May Margaret Egan, May 31, 1919. Children: John Stogdell, Martha Eastburn (Mistress John Sergeant Price, III).