Bissell, George Henry (1821-1884)
- Name:
- Bissell, George Henry (1821-1884)
- Born:
- 1821
- Birthplace:
- Hanover, NH
- Died:
- 1884
- Nationality:
- American
- Occupation:
- Founder of the Pennsylvania Rock Oil Co., the first petroleum company, 1854. Edwin Drake was the company's agent.
- Notes:
- Bissell is often considered the father of the American oil industry. He conceived the idea of drilling for oil.
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