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In 1913, the company was incorporated under the new name, J. C. Penney Company, with William Henry McManus as a co-founder. In 1914, the headquarters was moved to New York City to simplify buying, financing, and transportation of goods. By 1917, the company operated 175 stores in 22 states in the United States. J. C.
J.C. Penney had its origins in the store opened in 1902 by James Cash Penney (1876-1971) and William Henry McManus, who opened the Golden Rule dry goods store in the small mining town of Kemmerer, Wyoming. This store was so successful that the partners opened more stores.
Mar 21, 2024 · JCPenney is an American department store chain founded by James Cash Penney and William Henry McManus in 1902. The company filed for bankruptcy in 2020 and after an acquisition, continues to operate in a limited capacity.
Dec 31, 2014 · William Henry McManus. Birthdate: estimated between 1853 and 1913. Death: Immediate Family: Son of James Younger McManus and Mary McManus. Brother of Mollie McManus; Sallie Mae McManus; Walter McManus; Senobia McManus; Ira McManus and 4 others.
- estimated between 1853 and 1913
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- December 31, 2014
Discover life events, stories and photos about William Henry McManus (1893–1950) of Darlington, Lafayette, Wisconsin, United States.
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Research genealogy for William Henry McManus of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, as well as other members of the McManus family, on Ancestry®.
In 1913, by consolidating all the stores the company got incorporated under the new name, J. C. Penney Company, with William Henry McManus as a co-founder. From 1915 to 1917 the company grew from 83 stores to 175.
