E. T. Bedford

1849–1931 (age 82)

Business executive

Biography

E. T. Bedford helped guide the Standard Oil of New York enterprise through decades of growth, insisting that efficiency be paired with integrity and that the benefits of industry reach beyond shareholders.

He used his resources to support medical and educational causes, encouraging others to invest in the welfare of their employees; Willowbrook Cemetery is now the place of remembrance for his contributions.

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