William Rockefeller and Henry M. Flagler Document

Partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. Rockefeller" and "H. M. Flagler,” one page, 11 x 7.75, October 18, 1897. Stock certificate for two shares in the Standard Oil Trust issued to S. T. Wilson, signed in ink by William Rockefeller as attorney in fact and Henry M. Flagler as secretary. The original receipt remains affixed to the left edge. In fine condition.

William Rockefeller (1841-1922) was a prominent American businessman who co-founded Standard Oil along with his older brother John D. Rockefeller, and also had interests in mining, railways, public utilities, and banking. 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.