About Joel Owsley Cheek
Lived 1852 – 1935 (aged 83). Joel Owsley Cheek was a businessperson and maxwell House.
Joel Owsley Cheek (December 8, 1852 – December 14, 1935) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He was the founder of the Maxwell House coffee brand.
Early life Cheek was born on December 8, 1852, in Burkesville, Kentucky. He attended Transylvania University in 1868.
Personal life, death and legacy Cheek married Minnie Ritchey in 1873. He resided in Nashville, Tennessee: first at 513 Woodland Street in East Nashville and later 209 Louise Avenue near Centennial Park and Vanderbilt University. He never smoked or drank.
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Who was Joel Owsley Cheek?
American businessman and philanthropist
When was Joel Owsley Cheek born?
Joel Owsley Cheek was born on 8 December 1852 in Burkesville.
When did Joel Owsley Cheek die?
Joel Owsley Cheek died on 14 December 1935 in Jacksonville, Florida.
What was Joel Owsley Cheek's occupation?
Joel Owsley Cheek was a businessperson and maxwell House.
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