John Rockefeller was born to a large family on July 8th, 1839 in Richford, New York. His family was very strict and was of the devout Baptist faith. His father would take long trips away from the family for his business, therefore John became very close to his mother. He adapted her values such as moral discipline, hard work, religion and thrift and these values would remain with him through his whole life (Rose 694). In 1853, the family moved to Cleveland, Ohio and after high school, John landed his first job in a produce commission house. A couple years later, he quit that job and started his own business with a man named Maurice B. Clark and the company was

John Rockefeller was one of the biggest philanthropists of the Gilded Age. His contributions reflected his values and he affected and reformed society through his actions. Rockefeller has influenced many people throughout the world and even today he’s influence is seen. He has helped aid many colleges and universities such as Yale, Harvard, Colombia, Brown, and Vassar. He’s also supported various YMCA’s and YWCA’s. Although Rockefeller was a very successful businessmen who made fortunes, he always gave back to the community whatever he could to people who needed it more.

called Clark and Rockefeller. In the first year they were very successful and made about $450,000. John didn’t let this success get to his head and his beliefs and religion helped keep him grounded. “He used aphorisms to remind himself to follow the road of proper conduct.” In 1865, the company had become the largest oil refinery in Cleveland and then Rockefeller bought out Clark’s part of the company for $72,000 and it eventually become called Standard Oil Company. Most of the profits that he made would be used to help him start being a philanthropist and enrich society.

Rockefeller’s company, Standard Oil, caused a negative impact on

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