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James A. Gray Jr.

1889-08-21 – 1952-10-29

Portrait of James A. Gray Jr.
Portrait of James Alexander Gray Jr. (1889–1952) from History of North Carolina: North Carolina Biography, by Special Staff of Writers, Volume IV, 1919, pages 62–63Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

James Alexander Gray Jr. (August 21, 1889 – October 29, 1952) was a president and chairman of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was the brother of fellow R.J. Reynolds president Bowman Gray Sr. He also served as a North Carolina state senator for two terms and as a philanthropist, donated to a variety of educational causes in North Carolina.

Occupation & Career

banker, politician, businessperson

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Legacy Highlights

Employer

R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company

Education & Institutions

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q6128124 — wikidata View source

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