Who was Who in the Industry-Alexander Thurman Farnsley

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Who was Who in the Industry-Alexander Thurman Farnsley

Unread postby bourbonv » Sat Oct 15, 2005 10:28 am

Farnsley, Alexander Thurman

Born: Louisville, Ky. 9 February 1869
Died: Louisville, Ky. 28 October 1941
Married: Marie Antoinette Danforth 1905

Companies Associated With: W.L. Weller and Sons 1905-1941
Stitzel-Weller Distillery Company 1935-1941
President of Bank of St. Helens
Vice President of Louisville Water Co.

Brands Associated With: Old Fitzgerald
W.L. Weller Special Reserve
Weller's Cabin Still
Old Mock
Old Elk
Carolina Club
Mammoth Cave

Contributions to the Industry: His banking experience was the financial backing for the Stitzel-Weller Distillery

Contributions to the Community: A leading figure in the business community of Louisville
Twice President of the Pendennis Club
Alex T. Farnsley Public Golf Course in Shively is named for him

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