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David Beaty
1811-10-26 – 1889-10-03
Life & Legacy
David Beaty (26 October 1811 – 3 October 1889) was an American businessman who discovered oil at his home in Warren, Pennsylvania in 1875. He was reportedly searching for a deposit of natural gas that he could use to heat his home. After this discovery, Warren's economy became almost completely geared toward the production of oil, and later to the refining of oil.
Occupation & Career
businessperson
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q5231234 — wikidata View source
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