Lewis Henry Lapham

This article is about the entrepreneur. For the writer, see Lewis H. Lapham.
Lewis Henry Lapham
Born(1858-03-13)March 13, 1858
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 10, 1934(1934-06-10) (aged 76)
Occupations
  • Businessman
  • entrepreneur
SpouseAntoinette N. Dearborn
Children2, including Roger
Relatives

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 founders of Texaco Oil Company.

  1. ^ a b "1". Archived from the original on 2009-01-10.
  2. ^ "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.