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James Ludington
American businessman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Ludington (April 18, 1827 ā April 1, 1891) was an American businessman.[1][2] He obtained a sawmill in the village of Pere Marquette. Ludington platted the land there and formed a town with a lumber company operation. He sold his interest to the lumber company for a large sum of money and became wealthy. The town later changed its name and became Ludington, Michigan, although he never lived there.
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Born | (1827-04-18)April 18, 1827 |
Died | April 1, 1891(1891-04-01) (aged 63) |
Resting place | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Businessman, entrepreneur |
Employer | Self-employed |
Known for | Developing Ludington, Michigan |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Never married |
Parent(s) | Lewis Ludington, father |
Relatives | see Ludington family |
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