Person

Stephen V. Harkness

American businessman based in Cleveland, Ohio

b. 1818 CE – d. 1888 CE World The North Atlantic Lands

Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness (November 18, 1818 – March 6, 1888) is an American businessman based in Cleveland, Ohio.

He invests as a silent partner with John D. Rockefeller, Sr. in the founding of Standard Oil.

He serves as a director of Standard Oil until his death.

Moran, J. (2020). Stephen V. Harkness. History Atlas. Retrieved 11 November 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/stephen-v-harkness/

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