![]() ![]() ![]() His parents, James Cash and Mary Frances Penney, had 12 children, although, sadly, just six lived to see adulthood. was born on September 16, 1875, on a farm near Caldwell County, Missouri. From humble origins, he established one of the largest chains of department stores in the United States that today operates in hundreds of locations across the country. When he assumed control of his first store, it was called The Golden Rule, an apt name for a business run by a man committed to doing right by those around him. Indeed, Brother Penney, who was a deeply spiritual man and a member of the craft for many decades, represented the best of American fraternalism. Despite his miraculous career, few know the story of the store’s namesake, James Cash Penney, a savvy businessman, passionate Freemason, and gracious philanthropist. Most Americans are well acquainted with the JCPenney department stores offering everything from fine jewelry to home décor. ![]()
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