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James Edgar " Ed " Broyhill (May 5, 1892 – July 1, 1988) [1] was an American industrialist and the founder of Broyhill Furniture Industries, Inc. Early life. Broyhill was born on a small farm in Boomer Township located in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
From its humble beginnings in 1926 as a North Carolina-based, family owned chair-making company, Broyhill Furniture Industries, Inc. grew steadily under the leadership of its founder, James Edgar Broyhill (known as "Ed").
Broyhill was founded in 1926 by James Edgar Broyhill, known as Ed. Broyhill had worked in his older brother's furniture business as a salesman, bookkeeper, and clerk since 1919, when he was 27 years old.
Learn about the life and achievements of James Edgar Broyhill, a self-made furniture entrepreneur who founded Broyhill Furniture Company and became a prominent figure in the industry and the community. He served in WWI, led the Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association, and established the Broyhill Foundation.
Learn how James Edgar Broyhill, the founder of Broyhill Furniture Industries, and his great-grandson James Thomas Broyhill, the founder of JB by James Broyhill, are connected by a legacy of furniture and lifestyle. Explore the milestones and achievements of the Broyhill family from 1892 to 2020.
Learn about the leadership behind the JB by James Broyhill brand and the Broyhill Furniture legacy, see the timeline, read our brand ethos, and enter the world of JB.
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James Edgar Broyhill (1892 - 1988) Inducted 1990. At age 21, James Edgar Broyhill left his father's Wilkes County Farm to attend the Appalachian Training School. He attended for four years, but went into the U.S. Army during World War I. Junior Achievement.
