Heman Edward Drummond
Heman Edward Drummond | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | April 5, 1956 (aged 50) |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, coal miner |
| Known for | Founder of the Drummond Company |
Heman Edward Drummond (August 8, 1905 – April 5, 1956) was a prominent American entrepreneur from Alabama and the originator of the Drummond Company, a firm specializing in coal mining.
Early life
Drummond was born on August 8, 1905, into a family that owned land in Alabama. His mother was known for her role as a homesteader.
Career
Starting his professional journey as a coal miner with the Debardeleben Coal Company, established by Henry T. DeBardeleben, Drummond took a pivotal step in 1935 by obtaining a $300 loan from a rural bank in Alabama. This capital enabled him to create his own coal-mining operation, the Drummond Company. Utilizing coal deposits located on property inherited from his grandfather and mother near Jasper, Alabama, he initially relied on mules for coal extraction. His first customers were local neighbors, farms, and homesteads.
Personal life
Heman Drummond was married to Elza Eliza Stewart. Together they had seven children: five sons—Donald, Segal, Garry, Larry, and John—and two daughters named Hila Jo Drummond Davidson and Barbara Drummond Thorne.
Death and legacy
Drummond passed away on April 5, 1956, and his final resting place is at Pisgah Baptist Church and Cemetery in Sipsey, Alabama. His son, Garry N. Drummond, later assumed the roles of chairman and CEO of the Drummond Company, which has grown into a significant international enterprise.