Background
Routh, John Sylvester was born on October 31, 1888 in New York City. Son of John S. and Margaret T. (Phelan) Routh.
Routh, John Sylvester was born on October 31, 1888 in New York City. Son of John S. and Margaret T. (Phelan) Routh.
Student in public schools, New York City.
Shipper wholesale, retail coal from 1914. President Routh Coal Corporation, from 1940, Chairman of the Board Routh Coal Export Corporation, from 1952, vice president Pittston Company, from 1951. Director American Coal Shipping, Incorporated., A. World World War II Bulletin Steamship Company.
Member Coal Exporters Association United States (president 1948-1952). Clubs: River (New York City), Havana Country.
Married M. Isabel Rodriguez, February 16, 1915. Children: Ethel Marie (Mistress Andres G. Carrillo), Carlos Joaquin, John Sylvester.