Archbold
JOHN DUSTIN, an American capitalist, born in Leesburg, O., in 1848. His boyhood and youth was spent in mercantile employment. removed with his family to Titusville, Pa., where he became identified with an oil company which largely through his efforts became one of the chief rivals of the South Improvement Company, which later developed into the Standard Oil Company. John D. Rockefeller, becoming impressed with Archbold's ability, secured his services. From that time until his death he was active in the Standard Oil Co., rising to be its head. He was one of the trustees of ARCHER FISH Syracuse University and gave large sums to that institution during his life. At his death he bequeathed to it $500,000.
He died December 16, 1916, leaving a fortune of over $25,000,000.