Boswell, H. James. American Blue Book Western Washington, Seattle, Lowman and Hanford Co., 1922. p. 176. VAN DYKE, JOHN B.: AN ATTORNEY who has met with phenomenal success in practice and who has established a splendid clientele, is John B. Van Dyke, senior member of the firm of Van Dyke & Thomas, of Seattle. Mr. Van Dyke was born in 1863 in Illinois. His academic training was had in the public schools of Iowa, while his legal training was obtained in a law office. He was admitted to the Iowa bar in 1886, and after practicing his profession there for a few years, came to Seattle and was admitted to the Washington bar in 1902. Natural and acquired ability, determination and energy have brought Mr. Ban Duke and honored position in his profession. Laudable ambition pointed out the way in which he has perseveringly continued, and close application has gained for him recognition of which he can feel proud. Mr. Van Dyke often appears in the courts, either as counsel for plaintiff or defendant, much of the litigation being among the most important filed in the local courts. He has always been a close student and I doubt if there is a better posted man in the State. In 1887 Mr. Van Dyke married Miss Allie Black, and the couple have one child, a boy, He is a member of the Masonic club, Arctic club and the city and state bar associations. Submitted by: Judy Bivens * * * * Notice: These biographies were transcribed for the Washington Biographies Project. Unless otherwise stated, no further information is available on the individual featured in the biographies.