The Cox Family
Anne Cox has the largest share of stakes in Cox Enterprises, owning 66% of the company, and she alone is worth upwards of $15 billion. Cox Enterprises is the largest, or one of the largest, family owned enterprises in the United States. Raking in upwards of $15 billion per year and it is one of the largest private owned companies in the States. The company is based out of Atlanta and has ownership in television, newspapers, radio and much more.
The Cargill Family
Now we are rolling up to the heavy hitters. The Cargill family is considered the 4th richest family in the entire country! Cargill Inc got its start back in 1965, well before you could just get an online loan for a business. Nowadays the company is pulling in nearly $140 billion in revenue.