John Turner Stinson

Background

Stinson, John Turner was born on September 5, 1865 in Pierceton, Indiana, United States. Son of Archibald D. and Elizabeth (Doke) Stinson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Iowa State College Agriculture and Mechanics Arts, 1890.

Career

Ben M. Bulletin), Benjamin A., Ruth Elizabeth (Mistress G.W. Billmyer, Junior), John T. Horticulturist, Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, Fayetteville, 1891-1900. Professor horticulture, University of Arkansas, 1895-1900. Director Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station, Mountain Grove, 1900-1903.

Superintendent pomology, in charge fruit exhibits, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, Saint Louis, Missouri, 1903-1904.

Agricultural agent, Missouri P.R.R. Company, 1906-1907. Secretary Missouri State Fair, 1908-1916.

With extension forces, University of Missouri, 1917. Secretary American Swine Growers Association, 1918.

Secretary Southeast Missouri Agricultural Bureau, 1919-1921.

Director agricultural development, Missouri P.R.R. Company, Saint Louis, 1921-1945.

Achievements

• John Turner Stinson has been listed as a noteworthy agriculturist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Kappa Alpha.; Member Christian (Disciples) Church.

Connections

Married Roberta Trott, August 15, 1894. Children: Rebecca (wife of Doctor.

Father:

Archibald D. Stinson

Mother:

Elizabeth (Doke) Stinson

Spouse:

Roberta Trott

child:

Rebecca (wife of Doctor Stinson