Stephen V. Harkness
Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness (November 18, 1818 – March 6, 1888) was an American businessman based in Cleveland, Ohio. He invested as a silent partner with John D. Rockefeller, Sr. in the founding of Standard Oil and served as a director of Standard Oil until his death.
Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness | |
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| Born | November 18, 1818 |
| Died | March 6, 1888 (aged 69) at sea off Punta Gorda, Florida |
| Resting place | Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouses | |
| Children | Isabella Harkness David Harkness Lamon V. Harkness Charles W. Harkness Florence Harkness Edward S. Harkness |
| Parent(s) | Dr. David M. Harkness, Martha Cook Harkness |
| Relatives | sister - Martha A Harkness Russell half brother - Daniel M. Harkness who was half brother of Henry Flagler and so Henry Flagler was Stephen's stepbrother. |
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