John A. Poor, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJohn A. Poor
American businessman
Date of Birth: 08-Jan-1808
Place of Birth: Andover, Maine, United States
Date of Death: 06-Sep-1871
Profession: businessperson
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About John A. Poor
- John Alfred Poor (January 8, 1808 – September 6, 1871) was an American lawyer, editor, and entrepreneur best remembered for his association with the Grand Trunk Railway and his role in developing the railroad system in Maine.
- He was the older brother of Henry Varnum Poor of Standard & Poor's, who was his partner in some business ventures.
- John Poor was an articulate man standing 6 feet, two inches (1.9 m) tall and weighing over 250 pounds (110 kg).
- He learned the geography and commerce of northern New England during travels as a young man; and developed an early appreciation for the potential of railroads.
- His commanding presence was enhanced by early speaking experience as a teacher and attorney.
- He had a unique ability to assemble the necessary resources to build early railroads, although he left the routine work of operations to others.
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