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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.
Who was Stephen V. Harkness? Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness was an American businessman from Cleveland, Ohio, who invested as a silent partner with oil titan John D. Rockefeller, Sr. in the founding of Standard Oil. He was a director of Standard Oil until his death.
Aug 10, 2023 · Stephen V. Harkness acquired his summer/country lake house at Willoughby outside of Cleveland, Ohio in 1879. Located in the 222 acre property was the inlet for the Chagrin River, so it was likely his yacht Peerless, which he took delivery on in 1885, was docked there.
Jan 12, 2024 · Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness (November 18, 1818 – March 6, 1888) was an American businessman from Cleveland, Ohio, who invested as a silent partner with oil titan John D. Rockefeller, Sr. in the founding of Standard Oil. He was a director of Standard Oil until his death.
Biography. Born in Fayette, New York, he was the son of Dr. David M. Harkness and Martha Cook. Martha Harkness died in 1820 and his father Dr. David M. Harkness relocated to the Western Reserve region of Northeast Ohio, settling in Milan.
Mar 29, 2010 · His father, Stephen V. Harkness was one of J.D. Rockefeller Sr. 's early partners. S.V. Harkness had discovered J.D. Rockefeller when he was in a serious financial crisis and invested his entire life savings of $70,000 to keep the oil business going (I would say it worked out well for them).
May 3, 2022 · Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness (November 18, 1818 – March 6, 1888) was an American businessman from Cleveland, Ohio, who invested as a silent partner with oil titan John D. Rockefeller, Sr. in the founding of Standard Oil. He was a director of Standard Oil until his death.
