Rockefeller, John Davison (1839-1937)

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Child Labor and Pauperism, May 9, 1903 (draft)

Summary of Discussion on Child Labor at the National Conference of Charities and Correction, May 11, 1903

Rockefeller Millions for Children Spurned, June 25, 1906

Benjamin Barr Lindsey to Jane Addams, June 27, 1906

Grace Hoadley Dodge to Jane Addams, January 28, 1913

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Birth Date

1839-06-08

Death Date

1937-05-23

Birthplace

Richford, New York

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John D. Rockefeller was the co-founder of the Standard Oil Company, as well as founding the University of Chicago and Rockefeller University. With the wealth gained from Standard Oil, Rockefeller became the first established American philanthropist, using his millions in areas of scientific research, medicine, and education.

Rockefeller married Laura Celestia Spelman in 1864. They had five children together: Elizabeth, Alice, Alta, Edith, and John. Rockefeller died in 1937.