David H. McConnell

David Hall McConnell Sr. (July 18, 1858 – January 20, 1937) was an American businessman who was the founder and president of the "California Perfume Company", which then became Avon Products.

For persons of a similar name, see David McConnell (disambiguation).

David H. McConnell

David Hall McConnell

July 18, 1858

Oswego, New York, U.S.

January 20, 1937(1937-01-20) (aged 78)

Suffern, New York, U.S.

Oswego State Normal School

salesman, entrepreneur, businessman

Avon Products

Early life[edit]

David Hall McConnell was born in Oswego, New York, son of James and Isabel (Hall) McConnell, who came from County Cavan, Ireland, in 1845.^[1]

Death[edit]

On January 20, 1937, McConnell died at his family home in Suffern, New York at age 78. His son, David McConnell, Jr. became the new President. He is buried at the Airmont Lutheran Cemetery in Suffern, Rockland County, New York.^[7]

David H. McConnell