Milton S. Hershey Milton Snavely Hershey ( September 13 , 1857 -- October 13 , 1945 ) was an American confectioner , philanthropist , and founder of The Hershey Chocolate Company and the `` company town '' of Hershey , Pennsylvania .
Milton S. Hershey Milton Snavely Hershey ( September 13 , 1857 -- October 13 , 1945 ) was an American confectioner , philanthropist , and the founder of the Hershey 's candy company .