Julien Hill
Julien Harrison Hill | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | December 1, 1943 (aged 66) |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, collegiate football coach |
| Known for | President of Virginia Chamber of Commerce; Head football coach at Richmond College (1899) |
Julien Harrison Hill (September 15, 1877 – December 1, 1943) was an American banker and collegiate football coach. He served as the tenth head coach for Richmond College—currently known as the University of Richmond—leading the team for a single season in 1899 and achieving a 2–2 record. Subsequently, Hill became a distinguished figure in banking, holding the presidency of both the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the State-Planters Bank and Trust Company.
Early life
Hill was born in Richmond, Virginia to Frances Cadwallader (née Harrison) and William M. Hill, who was a bank president. His education included attendance at Richmond public schools, McCabe's School, and studies at the University of Virginia.
Career
By 1915, Hill had taken on the role of president of Richmond’s Amateur Baseball Association and contributed six years as stroke on the Virginia Boat Club rowing team. He also held the title of colonel on Governor Henry Carter Stuart’s staff. From 1931 to 1932, Hill served as president of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and continued his involvement as a board director thereafter. His leadership extended into banking organizations where he occupied executive positions with both the American Bankers' Association and the Virginia Bankers' Association, culminating in his election as president of the Richmond Clearing House in 1937.
Hill’s banking career began in 1898 as a runner for the State Bank. He rose through the ranks to become president of the National State and City Bank in 1918. Following its consolidation with State-Planters Bank and Trust Company, he retained his presidential role until June 1941, after which he assumed the position of chairman of the board until his passing.
Personal life
He was father to one son and six daughters: William M., Mrs. Richard R. Patterson Jr., Mrs. Henry C. DeRham, Lucy, Mildred, Mrs. Harry Bishop, and Mrs. Philip Bowers. Hill also served as a vestryman at St. Paul's Episcopal Church located in Richmond.
Hill passed away on December 1, 1943, at his residence in Monroe Terrace Apartments in Richmond and was interred at Hollywood Cemetery.