William Procter (candlemaker)
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| Born | December 7, 1801 Herefordshire, England [1] |
| Died | April 4, 1884 (aged 82) Cincinnati, Ohio, USA |
| Nationality | English, American |
| Occupation | Candlemaker and industrialist Co-funder of Procter & Gamble |
| Relatives | James Gamble (brother-in-law) |
William Procter (December 7, 1801 – April 4, 1884 [1]) was a U.S.-based English candlemaker and industrialist. He was the co-founder and co-eponym of Procter & Gamble Company in 1837, along with James Gamble.
Born in England, Procter emigrated to Cincinnati, Ohio in 1832, where he married Olivia Norris and started his business. At his father-in-law Alexander Norris's suggestion, he joined forces with his brother-in-law, James Gamble, to establish the company that bears their names. His son William Alexander Procter and grandson William Cooper served as company presidents.[2]
Mr. Procter is buried in Spring Grove Cemetery.[3] His business partner, James Gamble, is also buried at Spring Grove.
References [edit]
- ^ a b "William Procter". NNDB. Retrieved September 11, 2012.
- ^ Davis, Dyer et al (May 1, 2004). "Rising Tide: Lessons from 165 Years of Brand Building at Procter and Gamble". Harvard Business Press. p. 427. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
- ^ "Grave burial information" (PDF). Spring Grove Cemetery. Retrieved September 11, 2012.
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