Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
John Merrick
Merrick began his professional life as a barber, at one time owning five shops. However, by 1905, he devoted himself fully to his insurance company, and by 1919, the premium income was $1.2 million with insurance in force totaling $26 million, making it the largest black-owned business in the United States.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1859–1919
- Birthplace: North Carolina
- Race: Black or African American
- Gender: Male
- Father: Deceased / Absent