John D. Rockefeller Sr. Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER SR.
Born: July 08, 1839 in Richford, New York
Died: May 23, 1937 in The Casements, Ormond Beach, Florida
Biography
Merchant and businessman John D. Rockefeller, Sr. (1839-1937) established his first oil refinery in 1863 near Cleveland, Ohio. His enterprise became the largest in the region within three years; he incorporated the Standard Oil Company of Ohio in 1870 and bought out all of his major competitors by 1872. Rockefeller was a shrewd - critics claimed unscrupulous - business man - but the only legal problems he faced were anti-monopoly legislation and litigation, which he resisted through the use of holding companies. Rockefeller was the first billionaire, and the richest man of his time. Adjusted for inflation, he may have been the richest man of all time. From 1885 to 1910, he founded four philanthropic institutions, eventually contributing more than one-half billion dollars.The Rockefeller wealth, channeled through several foundations and trusts, remain major philanthropies.
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JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER SR. - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 01/22/1884 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 285782Stock certificate signed by John D. Rockefeller as President, Henry M. Flagler as Secretary, and Jabez A. Bostwick as Treasurer of the Standard Oil Trust, dated January 22, 1884. It certifies George D. Rogers' entitlement to ten shares.Price: $4,500.00
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JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER SR. - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 01/22/1884 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 285783Stock certificate, co-signed by J. D. Rockefeller as President, H. M. Flagler as Secretary, and J. A. Bostwick as Treasurer of the Standard Oil Trust, dated January 22, 1884, certifying ten shares for George D. Rogers.
Price: $4,500.00
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JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER SR. - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 10/13/1883 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 354593Stock certificate signed by J.D. Rockefeller as President, H M Flagler as Secretary, and J A Bostwick as Treasurer of the Standard Oil Trust, certifying ownership of fifty shares. Dated October 13, 1883, with witness George R. Blair.
Price: $5,000.00
