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William Larimer Mellon Sr.
American businessman (1868–1949) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the physician, see William Larimer Mellon Jr.
William Larimer Mellon Sr. (June 1, 1868 – October 9, 1949),[3][4] sometimes referred to as W. L., was an American businessman who was active in Republican Party politics. A co-founder of Gulf Oil, he was a member of the prominent Mellon family of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[5]
Quick Facts Chairman of the Republican State Committee of Pennsylvania, Preceded by ...
William Larimer Mellon Sr. | |
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![]() Mellon before a congressional committee in October 1924 | |
Chairman of the Republican State Committee of Pennsylvania | |
In office June 15, 1926[1] – May 12, 1928[2] | |
Preceded by | Harry Baker |
Succeeded by | Edward Martin |
Personal details | |
Born | (1868-06-01)June 1, 1868 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Died | October 9, 1949(1949-10-09) (aged 81) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Mary Hill Taylor |
Children | Matthew Taylor Mellon I Rachel Mellon Walton Margaret Mellon Hitchcock William Larimer Mellon Jr. |
Occupation | Businessman |
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According to The Miami News, "Politically, Mellon was known as the 'field marshal' for the Mellon political forces in the days preceding the New Deal.[6]