John Humphrey Small
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John Humphrey Small
Born: 29 August 1858
Died: 13 July 1946
Age: 87 Years 10 Months 14 Days
Description
He served the needs of others.
As a teacher, lawyer, public servant, and citizen, He was a pioneer in many battles for public and individual progress, and a lifelong advocate of public education, better farming, good roads, public health, drainage and conservation.
"The Father Of Inland Waterways"
Mayor of Washington 1889 - 1890
Member of Congress 1898 - 1921
President, National Rivers and Harbors Congress 1919 - 1925
Vice President, Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association 1912 - 1946
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BillionGraves.com record for John Humphrey Small (29 August 1858 - 13 July 1946), BillionGraves Record Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, Beaufort, North Carolina, United States, North America
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