George Willis Pack
George Willis Pack (June 6, 1831 – August 31, 1906) was an American philanthropist, lumberman, and railroad president. Building on his father's legacy in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, Pack successfully developed many timber businesses and became one of Michigan's first millionaires. He was also a leading citizen of Cleveland, Ohio, and a noted resident and benefactor of Asheville, North Carolina. He gave five properties to Asheville, including a school, a library, public parks, and land for the county's courthouse. In 1960, the Asheville Citizen-Times called him "Asheville's greatest benefactor."
George Willis Pack | |
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| Born | June 6, 1831 Peterboro, New York, US |
| Died | August 31, 1906 (aged 75) Long Island, New York, US |
| Burial place | Lake View Cemetery |
| Occupation | Lumberman |
| Known for | Philanthropist in Asheville, North Carolina |
| Children | Charles Lathrop Pack |
| Parent | George Pack, Jr. |
His son, Charles Lathrop Pack, was a noted forester and conservationist. His grandson, Randolph Greene Pack, was a forester and philanthropist.