John Murray Forbes
American railroad magnate, merchant, philanthropist and abolitionist (1813-1898) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the diplomat who died in 1831, see John Murray Forbes (diplomat).
John Murray Forbes (February 23, 1813 – October 12, 1898) was an American railroad magnate, merchant, philanthropist and abolitionist. He was president of both the Michigan Central railroad and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad in the 1850s. He kept doing business with Russell & Company.[1]
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Born | (1813-02-23)February 23, 1813 Bordeaux, France |
Died | October 12, 1898(1898-10-12) (aged 85) Milton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Education | Phillips Academy Round Hill School |
Occupation(s) | Railroad magnate, merchant, financier |
Spouse | Sarah Hathaway |
Children | 6, including William, John |
Relatives | Robert Bennet Forbes (brother) Francis B. Forbes (cousin) John Murray Forbes (uncle) Thomas H. Perkins (uncle) |
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