Percival Smith Hill

Background

Hill, Percival Smith was born on April 5, 1862 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of George W. and Sarah (White) Hill.

Education

University of Pennsylvania 2 years, Harvard, 2 years.

Career

Began as jobber in cotton and woolen goods. Member Boyd, White & Company, carpet jobbers and retailers, 1882-1894. Was made manager sales department Blackwell Durham Tobacco Company, 1892.

President American Tobacco Company, since 1912.

Chairman of the Board American Cigar Company, Havana Tobacco Company.

Achievements

• Percival Smith Hill has been listed as a noteworthy merchant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Boyd, White & Company

Connections

Married Cassie Milnes, April.

Father:

George West. Hill

Mother:

Sarah (White) Hill

Spouse:

Cassie Milnes