George Tilles Sr.
American businessman and early developer of Fort Smith, Arkansas / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George Tilles Sr. (September 11, 1859 – November 26, 1929) was an American businessman and an early developer of the city of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Tilles was the older brother to Cap Tilles, a St. Louis capitalist and philanthropist. During his career, Tilles became a prolific entrepreneur and established a variety of businesses in manufacturing, insurance, brokerage, telephone communications, local theatrical production, and commercial property.[1][2] He was also involved in charitable activities, most notably supportive of tuberculosis care, in memory of his younger brother Manny who died of the disease as a teenager.[3]
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Born | (1859-09-11)September 11, 1859 St. Louis, Missouri, US |
Died | November 26, 1929(1929-11-26) (aged 70) Fort Smith, Arkansas, US |
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Spouse(s) | Ella Wormser Tilles (1862–1899) Lillian Wormser Tilles (1871–1953) |
Children | George Tilles Jr. |
Relatives | Cap Tilles (brother) |
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