Austen Cargill
American businessman
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Austen Stowell Cargill (April 8, 1888 – May 24, 1957) was an American businessman. He was the son of William Wallace Cargill, the founder of Cargill, the largest privately held company in the United States.
Born
April 8, 1888
Austen Stowell Cargill
April 8, 1888
La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedMay 24, 1957 (aged 69)
San Benito, California, U.S.
OccupationBusinessman
SpouseAnne Ray Cargill
Austen Cargill | |
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| Born | Austen Stowell Cargill April 8, 1888 La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | May 24, 1957 (aged 69) San Benito, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse | Anne Ray Cargill |
| Children | |
| Parents |
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| Family | Cargill family |
Early life
Austen Cargill was born on April 8, 1888 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.[1][2] He was the fourth and youngest child of William Wallace Cargill and the former Ellen Theresa "Ella" Stowell. On his father's death, he inherited one-third of Cargill.[citation needed]
Career
At the time of his death, he was president of Cargill.[3] He was succeeded by Cargill MacMillan Sr, the eldest son of his sister Edna.[3]
Personal life
He married Anne Ray, and they had two children:
- Margaret Anne Cargill (1920–2006)
- James R. Cargill (1923–2006)