John D. Rockefeller and Henry M. Flagler Document

Partly-printed DS, signed “J. D. Rockefeller,” "H. M. Flager," and "J. A. Bostwick," one page, 11.5 x 7.5, February 18, 1884. Stock certificate for 50 shares in Rockefeller's Standard Oil Trust issued to F. H. Bedford, signed at the conclusion by John D. Rockefeller as president, Henry M. Flagler as secretary, and Jabez A. Bostwick as treasurer. Impressively matted and framed with plaques portraits and descriptive plaques to an overall size of 37 x 23. In fine condition. A desirable green-type Standard Oil certificate signed by three of the company's influential founders.

John D. Rockefeller (1839-1937) was a business magnate and philanthropist whose Standard Oil empire made him the wealthiest man in the world. Henry Flagler (1830-1913) was a real estate and railroad entrepreneur who also co-founded Standard Oil, remembered for his efforts to make Florida the 'Newport of the South' by providing extensive rail access and grand hotels to lure wealthy vacationers. Jabez Abel Bostwick (1830-1892) was a founding partner of Standard Oil, serving as the company's first treasurer.