John Crosby (General Mills)
John Crosby III (November 1, 1828 – December 29, 1887) was an American businessman. Crosby was a founding partner of the Washburn-Crosby Company, the forerunner to General Mills.
John Crosby | |
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| Born | John Crosby III November 1, 1828 Hampden, Maine, United States |
| Died | December 29, 1887 (aged 59) Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Burial place | Lakewood Cemetery |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Founder of Washburn-Crosby Company, the forerunner to General Mills |
| Spouse(s) | Olive Loring Muzzy (m. 1866-1873) Emma Gilson (m. 1879-1887) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Franklin Muzzy (father-in-law) Sumner McKnight Crosby (grandson) |
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