James R. Cargill

James Ray Cargill (October 9, 1923 – March 26, 2006) was an American billionaire heir and businessman.

Early life James Ray Cargill was born on October 9, 1923, in Chicago, Illinois. His father was Austen Cargill and his mother, Anne Ray Cargill. His grandfather, William Wallace Cargill, was the founder of Cargill, an agribusiness corporation.

He grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

He was worth $1.8 billion in 2006.

Philanthropy He donated to his alma mater, the University of Minnesota, from which he was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award. He established Dinnaken Properties, student residences which were affordable yet good quality, at UM.

He was a donor to Ducks Unlimited and Trout Unlimited.

Personal life He married Mary Janet Cargill. They had three children: James R. Cargill II Austen S. Cargill II Marianne Cargill Liebmann

Death He died on March 26, 2006, in Edina, Minnesota.

Legacy Each of his children inherited a 1/18 share of Cargill.