The American Fur Company was incorporated by John Jacob Astor on 6th April 1808 by John Jacob Astor. Astor also formed the Pacific Fur Company a couple of years later. The companies would make Astor the first millionaire in the United States.
The American Fur Company was incorporated by John Jacob Astor on 6th April 1808 by John Jacob Astor. Astor also formed the Pacific Fur Company a couple of years later. The companies would make Astor the first millionaire in the United States.