Albert Russel Erskine

Albert Russel Erskine
Erskine in 1923
Born(1871-01-24)January 24, 1871
Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.
DiedJuly 1, 1933(1933-07-01) (aged 62)
South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
Resting placeMaple Hill Cemetery
Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.
OccupationAutomotive executive
Known forpresident of Studebaker
Spouse
Annie Leyll Garland
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(m. 1903)​
Children1

Albert Russel Erskine (January 24, 1871 – July 1, 1933) was an American businessman. Born in Huntsville, Alabama, he worked in a number of manufacturing industries before joining the Studebaker motor car manufacturing firm in 1911. He served as Studebaker's president from 1915 until the firm encountered severe financial problems in 1933, when he committed suicide.

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