Daniel M. Harkness, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Daniel M. Harkness

American business investor

Date of Birth: 26-Sep-1822

Place of Birth: Milan, Ohio, United States

Date of Death: 05-Aug-1896

Profession: investor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Daniel M. Harkness

  • Daniel M.
  • Harkness (September 26, 1822 – August 5, 1896) was an American merchant and businessman in Ohio.
  • He played a role in the formation of Standard Oil in Ohio.
  • His older step-brother Stephen V.
  • Harkness and younger half-brother Henry M.
  • Flagler became two of the original five founding partners of Standard Oil, along with John D.
  • Rockefeller.
  • Daniel Harkness had persuaded Henry Flagler to move to Ohio when young and join him in his uncle's business.
  • There Flagler met Stephen V.
  • Harkness and John D.
  • Rockefeller.
  • Daniel Harkness became a major stockholder in Standard Oil and one of the wealthiest individuals of his day.

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