James Augustine Farrell Jr. Explained

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.

Notes and References

  1. News: James Farrell, Former Head of U.S. Steel Dies . . March 29, 1943 . 2016-07-05 .
  2. News: 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. . March 29, 1943 . 2016-07-05 .
  3. News: John Farrell, 75, Of Ship Line Dies. His Fleet Helped to Develop U.S. Trade With Africa . . April 23, 1966 .