John J. Forbes
John J. Forbes | |
|---|---|
| 9th Director of the U.S. Bureau of Mines | |
| In office November 15, 1951 – November 30, 1955 | |
| Preceded by | James Boyd |
| Succeeded by | Marling J. Ankeny |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 21, 1885 Shamokin, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | October 17, 1975 (aged 89) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | St. Edward's Cemetery Shamokin, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Irene Mudd (m. 1917) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Kutztown State Teachers' College Pennsylvania State University (BS) |
| Occupation | mining engineer |
John J. Forbes (November 21, 1885 – October 17, 1975) was an American mining engineer. He served as the 9th director of the U.S. Bureau of Mines.