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Hinkle Chairs company history timeline

1815

The last of their eight children, Andrew Hinkle, was born in 1815 and is recognized as the founder of Hinkle Chair Company.

1860

Andrew and his wife Catherine had twelve children; among them was Henry Ywell who was born in 1860.

1896

Henry and his wife Eva had five children, including Willie Bell who was born in 1896.

1915

Willie Bell Hinkle wed Ellie Mae Clinard in 1915; they continued the family tradition of farming and making chairs.

1917

William Winford Hinkle was born to the couple in 1917.

1932

As demand for their products grew, the family gave up farming in 1932 to produce chairs full-time.

1980

In the 1980’s, as the company grew, several new buildings were added including a show room and new finishing system.

1990

In 1990 after the death of his father, William Hinkle Jr. took over as CEO of the company and today along with his brother Jeff and sister Diane, Hinkle Chair Company® is still a family owned and operated business.

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