Charles W. Harkness Charles William Harkness (December 17, 1860 – May 1, 1916) was the son of Stephen V. Harkness. Charles was born in Monroeville, Ohio . His parents were Stephen V. Harkness (1818–1888) and the former Anna Marie Richardson (1837–1926), his father's second wife. He was the brother of Edward Harkness, a noted philanthropist, and half-brother of Lamon V. Harkness. He was a cousin of William L. Harkness. His early education was in Cleveland at The Brooks Milita

Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness (1818-1888) was an Ohio-based American businessman. He played a crucial role in the establishment of Standard Oil, serving as a "Venture Capitalist" alongside John D. Rockefeller, Sr. Harkness continued to contribute to Standard Oil's success as a director until he passed away. His involvement in the company was originally facilitated by his stepbrother, Henry M. Flagler. Early life Stephen was born on November 18, 1818, in Fayette, New York, to

There have been a few times in this Harkness/Flagler journey that have surprised me. This is a great example of that: For a number of years, my wife and I have made a summer trip up to Newport, RI to escape the summer heat in South Carolina. Often, we have stayed at the Ivy Lodge, a beautiful Gilded Age "cottage". (If you love Gilded Age history, I highly recommend visiting Newport and staying at the Ivy Lodge ) Ivy Lodge, Newport, RI More Ivy Lodge Images here: https://ivylo