Marguerite Harbert Jones
USABiography of Marguerite Herbert Jones
Marguerite Herbert Jones was born in 1924 in the United States and is one of the wealthiest women in the country. As of 2008, her net worth was estimated at 1.6 billion dollars. She inherited her wealth from her husband, John Herbert, who was one of the largest American construction magnates.
John Herbert founded the "Harbert Corporation" in 1949, which has since become a leading player in the construction industry in the USA. The company's offices are located all over the world, and it has built numerous residential neighborhoods, large office buildings, and industrial spaces. In the early 1990s, the company was sold to "Raytheon Constructors" for a substantial sum of money, followed by the sale of one of its largest subsidiaries belonging to John's brother, Bill Herbert, now known as "B.L. Harbert International." The company's headquarters are located in Birmingham, Alabama.
Marguerite Jones is primarily focused on philanthropic activities rather than getting involved in the family business. She has been involved in supporting various healthcare institutions, libraries, and museums. She is also the patron of a college in Birmingham, which was constructed by the family's company and recently renamed in her honor.
Marguerite has three children: John, Raymond, and Margaret. The family's total wealth is estimated at 1.6 billion dollars, and Marguerite holds the 743rd position in the Forbes ranking.
