John W. Daniels
John W. Daniels | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 23, 1857 Piqua, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | June 8, 1931 St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | co-founder of Archer Daniels Midland |
| Children | 1 son |
John W. Daniels (February 23, 1857 – June 8, 1931) was an American businessman. He was the co-founder and chairman of Archer Daniels Midland.
Early life[]
John W. Daniels was born on February 23, 1857, in Piqua, Ohio.[1][2]
Career[]
Daniels first worked for a linseed company in Piqua.[1] He joined American Linseed Co. in Buffalo, New York, and later became the manager of a linseed factory in Cleveland, Ohio.[1]
Daniels founded Daniels Linseed Co. in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1902.[1] With George A. Archer, Daniels co-founded Archer-Daniels in 1904.[3] When they purchased Midland Linseed Products Co. in 1912, it became known as Archer Daniels Midland. Daniels served as its chairman.[2]
Personal life and death[]
Daniels had a wife and a son, Thomas L. Daniels.[1] They resided at Kenwood Parkway in St. Paul, Minnesota as well as in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.[1] Daniels had an affinity for art and collected art works.[1]
Daniels died on June 8, 1931, in St. Paul, Minnesota, at the age of 74.[1][2] His funeral was held in Piqua, Ohio.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Daniels, Linseed Oil Magnate, Dies. Co-Founder of Firm of Archer-Daniels Midland Co. Passes at 74". Star Tribune. Minneapolis, Minnesota. June 9, 1931. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d "Daniels Memorial Service Is Held". The Minneapolis Star. Minneapolis, Minnesota. June 9, 1931. Retrieved March 20, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "George Archer Is Dead At 82. Chairman of Board of Archer-Daniels-Midland--Builder of Linseed Industry". Star Tribune. Minneapolis, Minnesota. November 13, 1932. pp. 1, 6. Retrieved March 20, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
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