William Nickerson Jr.
William Nickerson Jr. | |
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| Born | January 26, 1879 nr.Coldspring, Texas, US |
| Died | November 14, 1945 (aged 66) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Bishop College |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, publisher |
| Known for | Founder of Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Company |
William Nickerson Jr. (January 26, 1879 – November 14, 1945) was a prominent Los Angeles–based businessman and founder of Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Company, which at one time was the largest black-owned business west of the Mississippi.