Conrad Wegefarth

Conrad Wegefarth was a German-American oil refiner and prospector who helped forge the market for coal oil in Europe. Wegefarth County, Texas was named after him, and he was the father of Harry M. Wegeforth, founder of the Zoological Society of San Diego and San Diego Zoo.

Conrad Wegefarth

Conrad Wegefarth was a German-American oil refiner and prospector who helped forge the market for coal oil in Europe. Wegefarth County, Texas was named after him, and he was the father of Harry M. Wegeforth, founder of the Zoological Society of San Diego and San Diego Zoo.