Home / Politicians / R. J. Reynolds R. J. Reynolds 1850 – 1918 Politicians Politicians Biography R. J. Reynolds (1850–1918) was an American businessman, founder R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Born July 20, 1850 in Patrick County. Died July 29, 1918 in Winston-Salem. Interred at Salem Cemetery, Winston-Salem, United States. AD ✝ LEGENDS AT REST Every legend has a story. Every story has a resting place. Explore the Legends at Rest books and profiles. Explore Legends at Rest → More Images Cemetery Map View larger map → Satellite overview of the cemetery grounds. Related Graves More politicians → Georges Theunis 1873 – 1966 Brussels Cemetery, Evere, Belgium Politicians Alcaeus of Mytilene -630 – Politicians Winfield Scott 1786 – 1866 West Point Cemetery, Orange County, United States Politicians Paul O. Husting 1866 – 1917 Graceland Cemetery, Dodge County, United States Politicians