Anthony Overton

Anthony Overton
Born(1865-03-21)March 21, 1865
DiedJuly 2, 1946(1946-07-02) (aged 81)

Anthony Overton Jr. (March 18, 1864 – July 2, 1946), was an American banker and manufacturer. He was the first African American to lead a major business conglomerate.

Overton owned Overton Hygienic Company, a successful home product and cosmetics firm. His publications included Half Century Magazine and then the Chicago Bee. He also owned the Great Northern Realty Company, and the Victory Life Insurance Company.

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