John Crosby (General Mills)
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John Crosby III (November 1, 1828 ā December 29, 1887) was an American businessman. Crosby was a founding partner of the Washburn-Crosby Company, the forerunner to General Mills.
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Born | John Crosby III (1828-11-01)November 1, 1828 Hampden, Maine, United States |
Died | December 29, 1887(1887-12-29) (aged 59) Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
Burial place | Lakewood Cemetery |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | Founder of Washburn-Crosby Company, the forerunner to General Mills |
Spouse(s) | Olive Loring Muzzy (m. 1866-1873) Emma Gilson (m. 1879-1887) |
Children | 3 |
Relatives | Franklin Muzzy (father-in-law) Sumner McKnight Crosby (grandson) |
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