Anthony Overton | |
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Born | March 21, 1865 |
Died | July 2, 1946 | (aged 81)
Anthony Overton Jr. (March 18, 1864 – July 2, 1946),[1] was an American banker and manufacturer. He was the first African American to lead a major business conglomerate.[2]
Overton owned Overton Hygienic Company, a successful home product and cosmetics firm.[3] His publications included Half Century Magazine and then the Chicago Bee.[3] He also owned the Great Northern Realty Company, and the Victory Life Insurance Company.[2]