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3 unusual facts about Washington H. Soul Pattinson


Lewy Pattinson

Lewy Miall Pattinson (1852-1944) was founder of the firm Washington H. Soul Pattinson.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson

Lewy Pattinson emigrated to Australia in 1881 after hearing of Soul's success and became good friends with him.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited is an Australian investment company founded by businessman Lewy Pattinson.


Boulton Carbon Company

In 1886, former Brush Electric Company Superintendent/General Manager Washington H. Lawrence led a group of investors (including Myron T. Herrick, James Parmelee and Webb Hayes) in buying a controlling interest in the Boulton Carbon Company.


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