Background
Stokes, John W. was born on September 18, 1896 in Long Branch, New Jersey, United States. Son of John W. and Duella (Hagerty) Stokes.
Stokes, John W. was born on September 18, 1896 in Long Branch, New Jersey, United States. Son of John W. and Duella (Hagerty) Stokes.
Student, University Minnesota, 1920. AB, Macalester College, 1925. Postgraduate, Boston University, 1940.
Southeastern manager United States Chamber of Commerce, 1926-1930. With Field March Merchants N. Association New York, 1930-1935. President, treasurer Thompson's Spa, Inc., 1937-1942, Stokes Food Service, Inc.
President John W. Stokes & Company, Boston. Board directors American Motels, Inc. Trustee Newton-Wellesley Hospital.
President Massachusetts Restaurant Association, 1942-1948. Director International Society Food Service Consultant.
Member Executives Club (past president), Algonquin Club (Boston).
Married Dorothy Baker, November 19, 1927 (deceased). Children: Janet Cobb, Mary Jean Carlstedt, Betty Ann Johnson, Dorothy Lee.