About J.W. McMillan
Lived 1850 – 1925 (aged 74–75). J.W. McMillan was a British businessperson.
J. W. McMillan (5 May 1850 – 16 December 1925) was an industrialist and brick supplier. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, McMillan moved to the United States, where he produced bricks in the American South.
Early life and immigration to America J.W. McMillian was born in Scotland in 1850, into a Presbyterian family.
Terra cotta burial markers Terracotta burial markers found around Milledgeville cemeteries are believed to be from African Americans working at the McMillan brick factory and other local brick factories, or by those working at some of Georgia's southern stoneware potteries. Archaeologists have studied the markers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was J.W. McMillan?
American businessman (1850-1925)
When was J.W. McMillan born?
J.W. McMillan was born on 5 May 1850.
When did J.W. McMillan die?
J.W. McMillan died in 1925.
What was J.W. McMillan's occupation?
J.W. McMillan was a businessperson.
What nationality was J.W. McMillan?
J.W. McMillan was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: J. W. McMillan (brick manufacturer)
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