Austen Cargill


Austen Stowell Cargill was an American businessman. He was the son of William Wallace Cargill, the founder of Cargill, the largest privately held company in the United States.

Early life

Austen Cargill was the fourth and youngest child of William Wallace Cargill and Ellen Theresa Stowell. On his father's death, he inherited one-third of Cargill.

Career

At the time of his death, he was President of Cargill. He was succeeded by Cargill MacMillan Sr, the eldest son of his sister Edna.

Personal life

He married Anne Ray, and they had two children:
Cargill died suddenly in California at the age of 69.