Joy Morton
American businessman (1855–1934) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joy Sterling Morton (September 27, 1855 – May 10, 1934) was an American businessman and entrepreneur best known for founding Morton Salt and establishing the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois.[1]
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Born | (1855-09-27)September 27, 1855 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | May 10, 1934(1934-05-10) (aged 78) Lisle, Illinois, U.S. |
Occupation | Entrepreneur |
Known for | Morton Salt |
Spouse(s) | Carrie Jane Lake (1880-1915, her death) Margaret Gray (1917-1934, his death) |
Children | Jean Cudahy Sterling Morton |
Parent(s) | Julius Sterling Morton Caroline Joy French |
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