David Trainer (textile manufacturer)
David Trainer | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date United States |
| Died | April 7, 1890 (aged 75) |
| Occupation(s) | Industrialist, Banker |
| Years active | 1837–1890 |
| Known for | Owner of Linwood Mills, President of Delaware County National Bank |
David Trainer (July 9, 1814 – April 7, 1890) was a prominent American industrialist and banker who operated primarily out of Chester, Pennsylvania.
Career
In 1837, Trainer joined forces with John Haistings, Jr. to transform the Old Price Grist Mill, which belonged to Trainer's father, into a cotton manufacturing facility. By 1842, he had acquired complete control following the termination of their partnership.
He was the proprietor of the "Linwood Mills," recognized as one of the largest textile manufacturing plants in the area. After a fire damaged the Trainer Mill in 1851, it was reconstructed by 1852 as a three-and-a-half-story building. Further developments included the construction of Mill #2 in 1869 and Mill #3 in 1873.
Trainer held the position of director and served as the third president of the Delaware County National Bank between 1874 and 1875; he chose not to seek another term as president.
Personal life
Trainer was married twice; his first spouse, Ellen Eyre, gave birth to seven children before passing away in 1872. He fulfilled duties as a churchwarden at St. Martin's Church located in Marcus Hook. His final resting place is at Chester Rural Cemetery.
Legacy
The community of Trainer, Pennsylvania carries his name in honor of David Trainer.