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In the 1850s, an oilman primarily engaged in the exploration, extraction, and refinement of oil, particularly in regions like Pennsylvania, where the first commercial oil wells were drilled. They were involved in drilling operations, managing oil fields, and often refining crude oil into kerosene for use in lamps and other products. The burgeoning oil industry during this period laid the groundwork for the future growth of petroleum as a key energy resource.

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