John D. Rockefeller founded Standard Oil in 1870 in Ohio. Rockefeller was descended from German & English immigrants. He founded the company with his brother William, English chemist Samuel Andrews and Henry Flagler. Flagler’s half brother, Stephen Harkness was a silent partner, providing the cash for Flagler's investment. The original idea for the enterprise actually came … [Read more...]
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