Joseph Harvey Ladew Sr.
Joseph Harvey Ladew Sr. | |
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Ladew and family circa 1913 | |
| Born | April 10, 1865 |
| Died | February 16, 1940 (aged 74) |
| Education | Columbia University |
| Known for | Fayerweather & Ladew |
| Partner | Daniel B. Fayerweather |
| Children | Joseph Harvey Ladew Jr. (April 1904-1942) Oliver Ladew (1906-1979) |
| Parent(s) | Harvey Smith Ladew I (?-1888) Rebecca Krom (?-1904) |
| Relatives | Edward R. Ladew, brother |
Joseph Harvey Ladew Sr. (April 10, 1865 – February 16, 1940) was one of the largest leather manufacturers in the world with Fayerweather & Ladew, and he was a yachtsman.
He was born to Rebecca Krom (?-1905) and Harvey Smith Ladew I (?-1888) in Shokan, New York. He attended Columbia School of Mines in 1885 and left the program to join the family run Fayerweather & Ladew in Glen Cove, New York. The company was started by his brother, Edward R. Ladew in 1898. He became a partner in the company on February 1, 1889.
On November 27, 1901, he married Jennie Bennett House. They had two children: Joseph Harvey Ladew Jr. (1905-?) and Oliver Ladew (1906-1979). Ladew died at LeRoy Sanitarium in Manhattan.