Background
Bahnson, Agnew Hunter was born on March 10, 1886 in Winston-Salem North Carolina. Son of Henry Theodore and Emma Christine (Fries) Bahnson.
Bahnson, Agnew Hunter was born on March 10, 1886 in Winston-Salem North Carolina. Son of Henry Theodore and Emma Christine (Fries) Bahnson.
Bachelor of Science, University North Carolina, 1906. Doctor of Laws, Moravian College, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1941.
Began as apprentice in Mayo Mills, Mayodan, North Carolina, 1907. Superintendent Pomona Mills, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1909. Agent Washington Mills Company, Fries, Virginia, 1910-1911, secretary-treasurer, 1921 to 1931, president, 1931-1951, Chairman, Board Of Directors since 1951.
Security-treasurer Arista Mills Company, 1912-1915, president since 1915, Chairman, Board Of Directors, since 1947.
Organized Bahnson Company and president since 1915. President Mayo Sales Corporation since 1923.
Director Wachovia Bank & Trust Company, Security Life & Trust Company, Winston-Salem.
Member Banking Advisory Commission State of North Carolina, 1930-1937. Member Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Member Moravian Church.
Clubs: Rotary (ex-president), Twin City.
Married Elizabeth Moir Hill, November 18, 1914. Children: Agnew Hunter, Elizabeth Hill.