John "Jack" R. Drexel, Jr.

Photograph of John "Jack" R. Drexel, Jr.

Title

John "Jack" R. Drexel, Jr.

Subject

Drexel, John Rozet, Jr., 1890-1936

Biographical Text

The eldest son of Alice Gordon Troth (1866-1947) and John R. Drexel, Sr. (1863-1935), John “Jack” R. Drexel, Jr., (1890-1936) had one child, John R. Drexel III “Sonny,” with first wife Elizabeth Thompson (1896-1943). He had two children, David Anthony Drexel and Jane Barbour Drexel, with his second wife Jane Barbour. He was an avid horseman and motorcycle enthusiast.

Birth Date

September 11, 1890

Death Date

March 16, 1936

Birthplace

Philadelphia, Pa.

Source

Detail of Photograph of John R. Drexel, Jr.
Undated
Alman & Co. Creator
MC.00.071 John R. Drexel III and Alice Troth Drexel papers
Drexel University Archives, Drexel University
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Citation

“John "Jack" R. Drexel, Jr.,” Drexel Exhibits, accessed May 18, 2024, https://drexelexhibits.omeka.net/items/show/237.

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