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Milton Hershey

Milton Hershey. By Megan Brickel. Childhood. Born September 13th, 1857 Born near Hockersville, Pennsylvania He was the only surviving child of Veronica Snavely and Henry Hershey. He was born on a farm outside of Derry Church in Pennsylvania. Childhood.

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Milton Hershey

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  1. Milton Hershey By Megan Brickel

  2. Childhood • Born September 13th, 1857 • Born near Hockersville, Pennsylvania • He was the only surviving child of Veronica Snavely and Henry Hershey. • He was born on a farm outside of Derry Church in Pennsylvania.

  3. Childhood • He dropped out of school at the age of 13. • Parents eventually separated. The details about it are cloudy. • Became interested in candy-making at the age of 14

  4. Childhood • Began apprenticing with a confectioner at age 14 or 15. • He eventually set up his own candy shop in the heart of Philadelphia.

  5. Adulthood • Found work in Denver as a confectioner • Eventually closed up shop, headed west, and reunited with his father

  6. Adulthood • 1898- Married his wife, Catherine • Milton and Catherine were unable to have children of their own. • They focused a good portion of their giving on endeavors that affected kids.

  7. Adulthood • 1909- Opened the Hershey Industrial School (It was a facility for orphaned boys) • Wealth expanded from company growth • He was very generous

  8. Adulthood • 1915- Wife (Catherine) died • Transferred much of his wealth to the Hershey Trust- funds the Hershey School- after his wife died

  9. Adulthood • 1935- Established the M.S Hershey Foundation • M.S Hershey Foundation funds educational and cultural activities for the Hershey residents. • 1905- Opened a modern candy-making facility in Derry Church, his birthplace.

  10. Adulthood • Worked well into his eighties. • Died on October 13th, 1945 • He died in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

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