Alfred Cotton Bedford
Alfred Cotton Bedford | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 21, 1925 (aged 61) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1890s–1925 |
| Known for | President and Chairman of Standard Oil Company of New Jersey |
Alfred Cotton Bedford (November 5, 1863 – September 21, 1925) held the position of president at the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey from December 22, 1916, until November 15, 1917. Following this, he served as the company's chairman of the board from November 15, 1917, up to his passing in 1925.
Biography
Originating from Brooklyn, New York, Bedford was the son of Alfred Bedford, who hailed from England. In 1890, he wed Edith Kinsman Clark, and together they had a son named Alfred Cotton Bedford Jr.
Bedford's career at Standard Oil of New Jersey saw him rise from treasurer to president toward the end of 1916. He transitioned to chairman of the board in November 1917, with Walter Clark Teagle taking over the presidency.
In 1922, France honored Bedford with the Commandant of the Legion medal in recognition of his significant contributions.
Bedford passed away on September 21, 1925, leaving behind an estate estimated at $3 million. His final resting place is Green-Wood Cemetery located in Brooklyn. His wife survived him until her death in 1944.
Publications
- Problems Confronting the Petroleum Industry authored by Alfred Cotton Bedford (1922)