David Trainer | |
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| Born | July 9, 1814 |
| Died | April 7, 1890 (aged 75) |
| Resting place | Chester Rural Cemetery, Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Textile manufacturer, banker |
David Trainer (July 9, 1814 - April 7, 1890) was an American textile manufacturer and banker from Chester, Pennsylvania.
David Trainer was born to David and Mary (Newlin) Trainer on July 9, 1814.[1]
In 1837, Trainer, in association with John Haistings, Jr., changed the Old Price Grist Mill, which was owned by Trainer's father into a cotton factory.[2]
In 1842, the partnership between Trainer and John Haistings, Jr. was dissolved and Trainer took over full ownership of the company.[2]
Trainer owned the "Linwood Mills", one of the largest textile factories in the region. In 1851, the Trainer Mill was destroyed by fire, but by 1852 it was replaced by a new 3 1/2 story mill. Mill #2 was built in 1869 and Mill #3 in 1873.[3]
Trainer was a director of the Delaware County National Bank and served as the third president from 1874 to 1875. Trainer was re-elected president but declined the position.[4]
Trainer was twice married. His first wife was Ellen Eyre and together they had seven children. Mrs. Trainer died in March, 1872.[5]
Trainer was a churchwarden of the St. Martin's Church in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania.[2]
Trainer is interred at the Chester Rural Cemetery.[6]
The borough of Trainer, Pennsylvania is named after Trainer.