WRITTEN BY SUMI DEKA
Caswell-Massey was established in 1752 and Dr. William Hunter was the founder. It is now owned by a private investment group in New Jersey.
The Hartford Courant is a newspaper which was established in 1764. It is one of the oldest newspapers and its slogan remains the same.
Baker’s Chocolate was formed in 1765 and the chocolate company made its first sale in 1772. They also made their first Baker’s branded chocolate in 1780.
Tool company Ames was formed in 1774 by blacksmith Capt. John Ames. It is currently owned by the management and holding company Griffon Corp.
Founded in 1790, King Arthur Baking Co. gained recognition in 1896. It has led to the birth of King Arthur Baking School, Baker’s Hotline, and King Arthur Café, Bakery & Store.
Cigna was established in 1792 and it was the first marine insurance company in the U.S. It later merged with the Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.
Dixon Ticonderoga is a pencil company that was launched in 1795. It was formed during a merger between the Joseph Dixon Crucible Co. and the Bryn Mawr Corp.
Jim Beam’s name was derived from Col. James B. Beam and the company sold the 10 millionth barrel of whiskey in 2015.