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Born
In Richford, NY -
Starts candy shop
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Dad leaves
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Father moves Family to Owego, NY
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Moved to Cleveland, OH
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Attended a Commercial College to Study Bookkeeping
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First Real Office Job
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Venture out with business partner
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Opened first refinery
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Married Laura Spelman
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Borrowed money to buy out partners; take control of refinery
Became largest refinery in Cleveland -
Built First Oil Refinery in Cleveland
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Criticized for Business Practices
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Gives Money Donations with his Fortune
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Died