James Sloss
James Sloss | |
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| Born | James Withers Sloss 7 April 1820 |
| Died | 4 May 1890 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Industrialist |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Bigger (1842- Her death) Martha "Mattie" Lundie(1872-1890; His death) |
| Children | 12 |
| Parent(s) | Joseph Sloss and Clarissa Wasson |
James Withers Sloss (April 7, 1820 – May 4, 1890) was a planter, industrialist, and the founder of the Sloss Furnaces, and a leading figure in the early development of Birmingham, Alabama.