Background
Fetherston, John Turney was born on October 31, 1874 in New Brighton, New York, United States. Son of John Jay and Katharine (Turney) Fetherston.
Fetherston, John Turney was born on October 31, 1874 in New Brighton, New York, United States. Son of John Jay and Katharine (Turney) Fetherston.
Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1897, Civil Engineer, 1898. Honorary Doctor of Science, Fordham, 1919.
Engineer Public works Department Borough of Richmond, New York City, 1898-1913. Engineer Efficiency Staff, Board of Estimate and Apportionment, New York City, 1913. Commissioner street cleaning under Mayor Mitchel, New York City, 1914-1918.
Vice president Air Nitrates Corporation, 1918-1921.
Vice president Sterling Salt Company, 1921-1930, Genesee Valley National Bank, 1928-1930. President The Selden Company and Selden Engineering Research Company, 1930-1933.
Vice-president Filtration Equipment Corporation, 1933-1935. Member of the board of directors Catalytic Process Corporation, 1933-1935.
Consultant engineer since 1935.
In charge, for agent of the United States Government, of construction and operation of Muscle Shoals Nitrate Plant Northern 2, World War I. Instructor engineering.economy, Navy Training course, Bucknell University, World World War World World War II Director Warsaw Hospital, 1926-1930. Trustee Wadsworth Library, 1928-1930.
Member American Society of Civil Engineers, American Institute Mining and Metallurgical Engineers, American Chemical Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science, New York State History Association, Livingston County History Society (president 1926-1930), Genesee County Association (Vice-President 1926-1930), Iota Alpha (honorary), Delta Phi.
Married Edith Hedges Kelly, June 14, 1917.