Background
Burwell, Lewis Carter was born on April 23, 1908 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Son of Lewis Carter and Saida Stoney (Jones) Burwell.
Burwell, Lewis Carter was born on April 23, 1908 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Son of Lewis Carter and Saida Stoney (Jones) Burwell.
Bachelor of Arts cum laude, U. South, 1928; Chartered Life Underwriter, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, 1934.
President, Plans Inc., Charlotte and Houston, 1930-1942; chairman, Plans Inc., Washington, 1960; president, Resort Airlines, Pinehurst, North Carolina, 1946-1951; president, Resort Airlines, Miami, Florida, 1946-1951; vice president, Flying Tiger Line, Washington, 1951-1957; Chairman of the Board, Overseas National Airways, Washington, 1957-1960; Chairman of the Board, Pinehurst Airlines, 1973-1986. Director Airlift International, Miami, Wilson-Murrow Companies, Washington, Air Shipping Agilysys, Ltd., London, England.
Trustee U. South, 1932-1935. Served to colonel United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946.
Married Edith Branson, November 6, 1942. Children: Margaret S. Barnhardt (deceased), Lewis Carter III, Henry M., Robert E.L., Edith Lynne Abraham.