William Stamps Farish II
William Stamps Farish II | |
|---|---|
| 9th President of the Standard Oil Company (New Jersey) | |
| In office June 1, 1937 – November 29, 1942 | |
| Preceded by | Walter C. Teagle |
| Succeeded by | Ralph W. Gallagher |
| 3rd Chairman of the Standard Oil Company (New Jersey) | |
| In office June 6, 1933 – June 1, 1937 | |
| Preceded by | George H. Jones |
| Succeeded by | Walter C. Teagle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 23, 1881 Mayersville, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | November 29, 1942 (aged 61) Millbrook, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Glenwood Cemetery |
| Spouse |
Libbie Randon Rice (m. 1911) |
| Alma mater | University of Mississippi (1900) |
William Stamps Farish II (February 23, 1881 – November 29, 1942) was a pioneer in East Texas oilfield development, president of Standard Oil and a founding member and president of the American Petroleum Institute. He was a member of the influential Farish family.