Eagal, John H., 1875-1973.
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Eagal, John H., 1875-1973.
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Eagal, John H., 1875-1973.
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Automobile dealer, Stockton, Calif. Worked in several factories including Studebaker Company, South Bend, Ind. (1905). Became first west coast dealer for Studebaker (1907). Left Studebaker for Oldsmobile (1910). Took over original Ford dealership in San Francisco, Calif. (1913). Escorted Henry Ford on tour of Central Valley. Moved to Stockton (1919) to sell Fordson Tractors. Became second Ford dealer in Stockton (1920). President of California Auto Dealers Association (1937-1938). At retirement was oldest Ford dealer in United States.
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California--San Francisco
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Stockton (Calif.)
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