John Peter Haines
American businessman (1851-1921); president of The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals from 1889 to 1906
About John Peter Haines
Lived 1851 – 1921 (aged 69). John Peter Haines was an American.
John Peter Haines (1851–1921) was President of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) from 1889 to 1906.
Biography John Peter Haines was born in Manhattan, New York on December 17, 1851, the son of William Augustus Haines and Emily Somers (Stagg) Haines. He had three siblings by the names of William Augustus Haines Jr. (1846–1912), Richard Townley Haines (1855–1896), and Emily Somers Haines Jr. (1858–1928). He was educated by private tutors and at Columbia University.
Animal welfare
Haines was on the executive committee of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) for 14 years. He was the president of the ASPCA from 1889 to 1906.
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Who was John Peter Haines?
American businessman (1851-1921); president of The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals from 1889 to 1906
When was John Peter Haines born?
John Peter Haines was born on 17 December 1851 in New York City.
When did John Peter Haines die?
John Peter Haines died on 27 June 1921 in Toms River.
What nationality was John Peter Haines?
John Peter Haines was American.
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