Background
Covington, James Edward was born on April 21, 1891 in Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States. Son of James F. and Elizabeth (Oliver) Covington.
Covington, James Edward was born on April 21, 1891 in Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States. Son of James F. and Elizabeth (Oliver) Covington.
Student, public schools North Carolina.
With British American Tobacco Company, 1917-1922. President Universal Leaf Tobacco Co.of China, Federal, Inc. 1926-1940, Chairman of the Board, 1940-1959.
Executive vice president, then board directors Universal Leaf Tobacco Сompany. Vice president Canada Leaf Tobacco Limited company, Chatham, Ontario. Board directors J.P. Taylor Col, Southwestern Tobacco Company.
Board of directors Far-East American Council Commerce and Industry, New York City. Member Country Club Virginia, Commonwealth Club, Rotunda Club (Richmond), Farmington Country Club (Charlottesville, Virginia).
Married Annie Marshall James, September 22, 1928. Children: Annie Wilson, Elizabeth Oliver, James Edward.
