Alvah Curtis Roebuck
American businessman, co-founder of Sears (1864–1948) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alvah Curtis Roebuck (January 9, 1864 – June 18, 1948) was an American retail businessman, who was one of the co-founders of department store Sears, Roebuck and Company with his partner Richard Warren Sears.
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Alvah Curtis Roebuck | |
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Born | (1864-01-09)January 9, 1864 Lafayette, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | June 18, 1948(1948-06-18) (aged 84) Evanston, Illinois, U.S. |
Resting place | Acacia Park Cemetery, Chicago, U.S. |
Occupation | Businessman |
Years active | 1891–1948 |
Known for | Co-founder Sears, Roebuck & Co. |
Spouse | Sarah Blanche Lett |
Children | 3 (2 sons, 1 daughter) |
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