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Alfred Cotton Bedford
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Bedford in 1916
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| President of Standard Oil Company of New Jersey | |
| In office 1916–1917 |
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| Succeeded by | Walter Clark Teagle |
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| Born | November 5, 1863 Brooklyn, New York City |
| Died | September 21, 1925 (aged 61) |
| Spouse | Edith Kinsman Clark |
Alfred Cotton Bedford was an important American businessman. He was born on November 5, 1863, and passed away on September 21, 1925. He is best known for being the president of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, a very large oil company, starting in 1916.
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About Alfred Cotton Bedford
Alfred Cotton Bedford was born in Brooklyn, New York City, on November 5, 1863. He grew up to become a very successful person in the business world.
His Family Life
On January 8, 1890, Alfred Bedford married Edith Kinsman Clark. They shared their lives together.
Working at Standard Oil
Mr. Bedford worked for the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. This was a huge company that dealt with oil. He started as the treasurer, managing the company's money.
On December 22, 1916, he was promoted to president of the company. This was a very important job. Less than a year later, on November 15, 1917, he became the chairman of the board. This meant he was in charge of the company's main decisions.
Special Recognition
In 1922, Alfred Bedford received a special honor from France. He was made a "Commandant of the Legion." This is part of the Legion of Honour, which is one of France's highest awards. It is given to people who have done great things for France or the world.
His Later Life
Alfred Bedford passed away on September 21, 1925. He left behind a large amount of money, about $3,000,000. He was buried in Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.
