Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Lyman Stewart
Union Oil Company
1894–1914
1894–1914
Union Oil Company
1894–1914
1894–1914
- Industry: Utilities & Energy
- Era: pre-1900
Prior to starting the Hardison and Stewart Oil Company, the entity that later became Union Oil, Stewart engaged in several unsuccessful business ventures in the oil industry. At Union Oil, however, Stewart thrived as president, investing heavily in new wells throughout southern California, allowing Union’s capitalization to grow from $10 million in 1900 to $50 million in 1908.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1840–1923
- Birthplace: Pennsylvania
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Owner, Small Business