John William Jordan

Background

Jordan, John William was born on April 25, 1912 in Pittsburgh. Son of Frank Craig and Harriet Sophia (Caywood) Jordan.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, 1934. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, 1938. Doctor of Science (honorary), Marietta College, 1959.

Career

Laboratory assistant Marietta (Ohio) College, 1931-1934. Assistant food analysis and colloids Columbia University, New York City, 1935-1938. Plant chemist, 1939-1941.

Consultant Baroid division National Lead Company, Houston, 1976-1982. Chemical consultant various industrial companies, 1982-1992.

Achievements

• John William Jordan has been listed as a noteworthy oil company executive and chemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Chemical Society.

Interests

• Avocations: antique automobiles, antique firearms.

Connections

Married Marian Emily Spies, June 1, 1936 (deceased April 1978). 5 children; married Norine Granquist, April 8, 1979.

Father:

Frank Craig Jordan

Mother:

Harriet Sophia (Caywood) Jordan

Spouse:

Norine Granquist

Spouse:

Marian Emily Spies