Allie Lewis Sylvester

Background

Sylvester, Allie Lewis was born on December 17, 1864 in New York City. Son of Lewis and Hester L. Sylvester.

Education

Educational public schools. Unmarried. Succeeded father in leaf tobacco business. Member Sylvester & Stern, 1907-1909.

Merged business into American Cigar Company, president, 1912-1928 (retired).

President Cuban Tobacco Company, Cuban Land and Leaf Tobacco Company, Havana Commercial Company, M. Valle & Company, Evansville Cigar Company. Chairman of the Board Henry Clay & Brock & Сompany.

Vice president American Tobacco Company. Director Porto Rican Tobacco Company, et cetera

Career

President Cuban Tobacco Company, Cuban Land and Leaf Tobacco Company, Havana Commercial Director Porto Rican Tobacco Company, et cetera

Achievements

• Allie Lewis Sylvester has been listed as a noteworthy manufacturer. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Chamber Commerce of New York, Merchants.’ Association.