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John Fishwick (John Palmer Fishwick) was born on 29 September, 1916 in Roanoke, Virginia, U.S., is an A 20th-century american railroad executive. Discover John Fishwick's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 93 years old?
| Popular As |
John Palmer Fishwick |
| Occupation |
Attorney, Businessperson |
| Age |
93 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
29 September, 1916 |
| Birthday |
29 September |
| Birthplace |
Roanoke, Virginia, U.S. |
| Date of death |
9 August, 2010 |
| Died Place |
N/A |
| Nationality |
United States
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John Fishwick Height, Weight & Measurements
At 93 years old, John Fishwick height not available right now. We will update John Fishwick's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is John Fishwick's Wife?
His wife is Blair Wiley
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Wife |
Blair Wiley |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
John P. Fishwick, Jr. |
John Fishwick Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is John Fishwick worth at the age of 93 years old? John Fishwick’s income source is mostly from being a successful Attorney. He is from United States. We have estimated John Fishwick's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Attorney |
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Timeline
John Palmer Fishwick (September 29, 1916 – August 9, 2010) was an American railroad executive and chief executive of Norfolk and Western Railway.
Born in Roanoke, Virginia, John was a graduate of Jefferson High School in downtown.
He was one of four children, having two sisters and one brother, noted literary scholar and author, Marshall Fishwick.
Fishwick attended Roanoke College, where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Order and served as editor of the College's newspaper.
He graduated in 1937 with a major in English and a minor in economics.
Fishwick furthered his education at Harvard Law School, graduating in 1940.
After completing law school he worked as an associate with Cravath, Swaine & Moore before joining the Navy in 1942.
Fishwick left the United States Navy as a lieutenant commander.
After World War II he joined Norfolk and Western in November 1945 and worked as assistant to the general counsel.
In 1947, he was promoted to assistant general solicitor, and in 1951 he was promoted to assistant general counsel.
In 1954, he was promoted yet again, this time to general solicitor.
He served as general counsel until his promotion to chief executive in 1970.
He served as the chief executive of Norfolk and Western from 1970 to 1981, his leadership was integral in the merger with Southern Railway to create the current Norfolk Southern Railway.
After his retirement, he became a partner with Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf until his retirement in 1986.
Fishwick's wife, Blair, was a fellow Roanoke College graduate.
They had three children together and she was a well known artist in the Roanoke area.
Fishwick's son, John Fishwick, Jr., served as U.S. Attorney and is a practicing lawyer in Roanoke.
On July 16, 2018 the Roanoke City School Board announced that Stonewall Jackson Middle School in Roanoke, VA would be renamed John P. Fishwick Middle School.
