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J. A. Folger & Co.
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J. A. Folger & Co.

founded 1850
BiographyJames Athearn "J. A." Folger Sr. (June 17, 1835 – June 26, 1889) was the founder of the Folgers Coffee Company. The company was founded in San Francisco, California. Prior to 1872 it operated under the name: Pioneer Steam Coffee and Spice Mills. Folger changed the name after buying out the other partners.
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