History of Montgomery Ward
Montgomery Ward was founded by Aaron Montgomery Ward in 1872. It started off as a traveling store and he started his business with two partners, but later was joined by his brother-in-law Richard Thorne after his two partners left. In 1872, they put out their first catalog, having 162 items listed. Soon they established retail locations. Today the mail order industry is one of the nations largest industries. It has influenced the lifestyles of many American families.