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Main John Lumbering, Hist. 
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- 1952 (1965) The Main John. Lumbermen's expression for woods bosses; originated in New Brunswick, from John B. Glasier (1809-1894) N.B. lumberman and Senator.
- 1963 In New Brunswick, the St. John and Miramichi River trade gave rise to the logging industry as it was to be in the northern pine zone from Fundy to the Mississippi. Here developed the river drive of the squared timber and the masts down the river, the lumber camp, the lumberjack, the peavey, the term "Main John" for the woods boss.
- 1952 (1965) The Main John. Lumbermen's expression for woods bosses; originated in New Brunswick, from John B. Glasier (1809-1894) N.B. lumberman and Senator.