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Born
Derry Township, Pennsylvania - Milton was the only surviving child of his parents. -
Hershey's father leaves the family
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Sarena Hershey Dies
Milton's 4 year old sister dies. -
Milton Quits School
Milton went to work for a local printer, but was later fired from his job. -
Moved to Philadelphia
Started his first confectionery business -
First Candy Business went Bankrupt
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Second Business Failed
Started out successfully, but shortly had to close -
World's Columbian Expo in Chicago
Learned how to make chocolate -
Married Catherine Sweeny
They wed in the Rectory of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. They were unable to ever have any children of their own. -
Sold the Lancaster Caramel Company
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Hershey Chocolate Company Opened
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Opened Milton Hershey School
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Titanic Sinks
Milton had to cancel a trip a trip back to New York on the Titanic due to his wife becoming ill. -
Catherine Hershey dies
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Hershey's Kisses were first sold
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The Great Depression Begins
Economic depression. Many Americans lost jobs and experienced financial failures. -
Great Building Campaign
Milton Hershey began building is model community of Hershey, PA. This project employed hundreds of people. -
Established the MS Hershey Foundation
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Milton Hershey Dies
