Background
Few, Benjamin Ferguson was born on November 10, 1894 in Greer, South Carolina, United States. Son of I. Pierce and Frances (Cannon) Few.
Few, Benjamin Ferguson was born on November 10, 1894 in Greer, South Carolina, United States. Son of I. Pierce and Frances (Cannon) Few.
AB, Duke University, 1915. AM, Duke University, 1916.
With, Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company, 1916-1959; president, Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company, 1951-1959; vice-president, director, Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company, 1936-1959; director, Duke Power Company, Charlotte. Trustee The Bank for Savings, New York City. Advisor to Board Chemical Corn Exchange Bank, New York City.
Trustee Duke University, Duke Endowment, Converce College, Spartanburg, South Carolina. Vice chairman Duke Endowment, head committee on educational institutions 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1917-1919. Member Academy Political Science New York City (life), Links Club, Union Club (New York City), Fairfield (Connecticut) Country Club, Fairfield Hunt (Westport, Connecticut), To Bac Club (Durham, North Carolina).
Married Caroline Weston, June 19, 1920. Children: Benjamin Ferguson, Elizabeth V.