David Trainer

David Trainer (July 9, 1814 - April 7, 1890) was an American textile manufacturer and banker from Chester, Pennsylvania.

Early life David Trainer was born to David and Mary (Newlin) Trainer on July 9, 1814.

Career 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.

In 1842, the partnership between Trainer and John Haistings Jr. was dissolved and Trainer took over full ownership of the company.

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.

Personal life

Trainer was twice married. His first wife was Ellen Eyre and together they had seven children. Mrs. Trainer died in March, 1872.

Trainer was a churchwarden of the St. Martin's Church in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania.

Legacy The borough of Trainer, Pennsylvania is named after Trainer.