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Kellogg, Edward Henry

merchant, was born Sept. 1, 1828, in Ira, N, Y. In 1851 he moved to New York city, took a position as clerk in a commission house, in which he subsequently became a partner. In 1858 he commenced the manufacture and sale of lubricators, using as a basis animal and vegetable oil. Soon after the introduction of petroleum for illuminating purposes, he saw the possibility of it as a lubricator; and, after experimenting, succeeded in obtaining a product which has since been recognized as a standard for purity and excellence, both in this country and in Europe. In 1876 he established a branch house in Liverpool, which has since become the distributing center for all parts of Europe.