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John Irvin Beggs | |
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| Born | September 17, 1847 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Died | October 17, 1925 (aged 78) |
| Occupation(s) | Financier, Entrepreneur, Industrialist |
| Spouse | Sue Elizabeth Charles |
John Irvin Beggs (September 17, 1847 – October 17, 1925) was an American businessman. He was associated closely with the electric utility boom under Thomas Edison. He was also associated with Milwaukee, St. Louis, Missouri, and other regional rail and interurban trolley systems. Beggs is also known for developing modern depreciation techniques for business accounting and for being one of the early directors of what became General Electric.