Bio – Raine, John

Raine, John 1918
Murmurmontis 1918

Born: April 15, 1863 (Ironton, Ohio)

Died: August 28, 1940 (Montgomery, West Virginia)


Occupation:

  • President of Meadow River Lumber Company, Rainelle, WV
  • President of the Bank of Rainelle
  • President of John Raine Real Estate Holding Company

Where they lived: Rainelle, WV


Years Served: 1916-1933


Special Positions Held

  • President of the Board 1929-1933
  • Trustee Emeritus 1934-1940   

Committees:

  • Budget and Finance 1927-1929
  • Endowment 1919-1927
  • Executive 1927-1929

Notes:

  • Founded the town of Rainelle with his brother
  • Vice President of Southern Forestry Congress
  • Trustee of Appalachian Forest Research Council

Sources:


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