Lewis Henry Lapham | |
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| Born | March 13, 1858 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 10, 1934 (aged 76) |
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| Spouse | Antoinette N. Dearborn |
| Children | Roger Dearborn Lapham Ruth Lapham |
| Parent(s) | Henry Griffith Lapham Samantha Vail |
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Lewis Henry Lapham[1] (March 13, 1858 – June 10, 1934)[1][2] was an American businessman and entrepreneur who made a fortune consolidating smaller business in the leather industry. He was also one of the co-founders of the oil brand Texaco, Inc. (The Texas Company) then Texaco Oil Company.
- ^ a b "1". Archived from the original on 2009-01-10.
- ^ "LEWIS H. LAPHAM, FINANCIER, 76, DIES; Retired Leather Merchant Was a Founder of Texas Corporation, an Oil Concern, HELD MANY DIRECTORATES Began Career at 19, Later Joining His Father's Company-Interested in Ship Line". The New York Times. 1934-06-11.