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James Augustine Farrell Jr.

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James Augustine Farrell Jr. (1901 - 1966) founded Farrell Lines with his brother.

Biography

He was born in 1901 to James Augustine Farrell.[1][2] From his graduation from Yale University in 1924, he was a ship operator and owner. He and his brother and John J. Farrell (businessman) eventually became the founders of a shipping company named Farrell Lines.[3] He died in 1966.

References

  1. ^ "James Farrell, Former Head of U.S. Steel Dies". Chicago Tribune. March 29, 1943. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
  2. ^ "J. A. Farrell Dies. U.S. Steel Ex-Head. Laborer at 15. President for 21 Years of World's Largest Industrial Concern. Dean of 'Foreign Trade'. Broke All Shipments Records. Urged Economic Front With Britain to Insure Peace". New York Times. March 29, 1943. Retrieved 2016-07-05. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  3. ^ "John Farrell, 75, Of Ship Line Dies. His Fleet Helped to Develop U.S. Trade With Africa". New York Times. April 23, 1966.