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James Cash Penney
American businessman (1875–1971)
This article is about James Cash Penney, an American businessman. For the department store he founded, see JCPenney.
James Cash Penney | |
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Penney, c. 1902 | |
| Born | James Cash Penney Jr. (1875-09-16)September 16, 1875 Hamilton, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | February 12, 1971(1971-02-12) (aged 95) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery (The Bronx, New York City) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1898–1971 |
| Known for | Establishing JCPenney department stores in 1902 |
James Cash Penney Jr. (September 16, 1875 – February 12, 1971) was an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the JCPenney stores in 1902.[1]
Early life and education
Penney was born on September 16, 1875, on a farm outside of Hamilton, Missouri, the seventh of twelve children, only six of whom lived to adulthood, born to James Cash Penney and Mary Frances (born Paxton) Penney.
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