Settings19th-century American railroad executives
A.A. Talmadge
A. A. Talmadge (April 25, 1834 – June 29, 1887) was a 19th century vice-president and general manager of the Wabash Railroad.
A. A. Talmadge (April 25, 1834 – June 29, 1887) was a 19th century vice-president and general manager of the Wabash Railroad.
Absolom M. West
Absolom Madden West (1818 – September 30, 1894) was a Southern United States politician, soldier, railroad president and labor organizer.
Absolom Madden West (1818 – September 30, 1894) was a Southern United States politician, soldier, railroad president and labor organizer.
Addison B. Colvin
Addison Beecher Colvin (December 15, 1858 Glens Falls, Warren County, New York - June 21, 1939 Glens Falls, Warren County, New York) was an American businessman, banker and politician.
Addison Beecher Colvin (December 15, 1858 Glens Falls, Warren County, New York - June 21, 1939 Glens Falls, Warren County, New York) was an American businessman, banker and politician.
Adoniram J. Warner
Adoniram Judson Warner (January 13, 1834 - August 12, 1910) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio and a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Adoniram Judson Warner (January 13, 1834 - August 12, 1910) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio and a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Albert Alonzo Robinson
Albert Alonzo Robinson (October 21, 1844 – 1918), sometimes referred to as Albert A. Robinson or A. A. Robinson, was an American civil engineer who rose through the ranks of th...
Albert Alonzo Robinson (October 21, 1844 – 1918), sometimes referred to as Albert A. Robinson or A. A. Robinson, was an American civil engineer who rose through the ranks of th...
Albert G. Blanchard
Albert Gallatin Blanchard (September 6, 1810 – June 21, 1891) was a general in the Confederate army during the American Civil War.
Albert Gallatin Blanchard (September 6, 1810 – June 21, 1891) was a general in the Confederate army during the American Civil War.
Albert Keep
Albert Keep (1826 – May 13, 1907) was a 19th century American railroad official and financier.
Albert Keep (1826 – May 13, 1907) was a 19th century American railroad official and financier.
Albert Smith White
Albert Smith White (October 24, 1803 – September 4, 1864) was a U.S. Senator and Representative from the state of Indiana.
Albert Smith White (October 24, 1803 – September 4, 1864) was a U.S. Senator and Representative from the state of Indiana.
Alexander Mitchell (politician)
Alexander Mitchell (October 17, 1817 – April 19, 1887) was a Scottish-born banker, railroad financier and Democratic politician in Milwaukee.
Alexander Mitchell (October 17, 1817 – April 19, 1887) was a Scottish-born banker, railroad financier and Democratic politician in Milwaukee.
Alexander S. Diven
Alexander Samuel Diven (February 10, 1809 – June 11, 1896) was a U.S. Representative from New York and then an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Alexander Samuel Diven (February 10, 1809 – June 11, 1896) was a U.S. Representative from New York and then an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Alexander St. Clair-Abrams
Alexander St. Clair-Abrams (March 10, 1845–1931) was a writer who owned newspapers and railroads in the Southern United States and also published under the names A.S. Abrams and A. Sinclai...
Alexander St. Clair-Abrams (March 10, 1845–1931) was a writer who owned newspapers and railroads in the Southern United States and also published under the names A.S. Abrams and A. Sinclai...
Alfred Pleasonton
Alfred Pleasonton (July 7, 1824 – February 17, 1897) was a United States Army officer and General of Union cavalry during the American Civil War.
Alfred Pleasonton (July 7, 1824 – February 17, 1897) was a United States Army officer and General of Union cavalry during the American Civil War.
Algernon Sidney Buford
Algernon Sidney Buford (January 2, 1826 – May 6, 1911) of Chatham, Virginia is best known for his presidency of the Richmond and Danville Railroad during its massive post civil war expansion int...
Algernon Sidney Buford (January 2, 1826 – May 6, 1911) of Chatham, Virginia is best known for his presidency of the Richmond and Danville Railroad during its massive post civil war expansion int...
Alpheus Beede Stickney
Alpheus Beede "A.B." Stickney (June 27, 1840 – August 9, 1916) was the first president of Chicago Great Western Railway, serving in that position from 1884 to 1909.
Alpheus Beede "A.B." Stickney (June 27, 1840 – August 9, 1916) was the first president of Chicago Great Western Railway, serving in that position from 1884 to 1909.
Alvah Crocker
Alvah Crocker (October 14, 1801 – December 26, 1874) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Alvah Crocker (October 14, 1801 – December 26, 1874) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Alvin Adams
Alvin Adams (June 16, 1804 – September 2, 1877) was the founder of Adams and Company, a forerunner to Adams Express, one of the first companies to act as a carrier for express shipments by...
Alvin Adams (June 16, 1804 – September 2, 1877) was the founder of Adams and Company, a forerunner to Adams Express, one of the first companies to act as a carrier for express shipments by...
Alvinza Hayward
Alvinza Hayward (1822-February 14, 1904) was a well-known gold mining millionaire who made his fortune in California.
Alvinza Hayward (1822-February 14, 1904) was a well-known gold mining millionaire who made his fortune in California.
Amos Abbott
Amos Abbott (September 10, 1786, Andover, Massachusetts – November 2, 1868, Andover, Massachusetts) was a United States Congressman from Massachusetts.
Amos Abbott (September 10, 1786, Andover, Massachusetts – November 2, 1868, Andover, Massachusetts) was a United States Congressman from Massachusetts.
Andrew Culver (railroad)
Andrew R. Culver (1832–1906) was the president of the Prospect Park and Coney Island Railroad.
Andrew R. Culver (1832–1906) was the president of the Prospect Park and Coney Island Railroad.
Archibald McIntyre
Archibald McIntyre was an American merchant and politician.
Archibald McIntyre was an American merchant and politician.
Arthur Stilwell
Arthur Edward Stilwell (October 21, 1859 – September 26, 1928) was the founder of Kansas City Southern Railway.
Arthur Edward Stilwell (October 21, 1859 – September 26, 1928) was the founder of Kansas City Southern Railway.
Asa Whitney (canal commissioner)
Asa Whitney (December 1, 1791 Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts - June 4, 1874 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an American manufacturer, inventor, railroad executive and politician.
Asa Whitney (December 1, 1791 Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts - June 4, 1874 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an American manufacturer, inventor, railroad executive and politician.
Augustus Frank
Augustus Frank (July 17, 1826 – April 29, 1895) was a United States Representative from New York during the American Civil War.
Augustus Frank (July 17, 1826 – April 29, 1895) was a United States Representative from New York during the American Civil War.
Augustus Schell
Augustus Schell was a New York politician and lawyer.
Augustus Schell was a New York politician and lawyer.
Austin Corbin
Austin Corbin (July 11, 1827 – June 4, 1896) was a 19th-century American railroad executive and robber baron.
Austin Corbin (July 11, 1827 – June 4, 1896) was a 19th-century American railroad executive and robber baron.
Bates Cooke
Bates Cooke was an American lawyer and politician.
Bates Cooke was an American lawyer and politician.
Ben Holladay
Benjamin "Ben" Holladay was an American transportation businessman known as the "Stagecoach King" until his routes were taken over by Wells Fargo in 1866.
Benjamin "Ben" Holladay was an American transportation businessman known as the "Stagecoach King" until his routes were taken over by Wells Fargo in 1866.
Benjamin Brewster (financier)
Benjamin Brewster (June 30, 1828 – August 23, 1897) was an American industrialist, financier, and one of the original trustees of Standard Oil.
Benjamin Brewster (June 30, 1828 – August 23, 1897) was an American industrialist, financier, and one of the original trustees of Standard Oil.
Benjamin Butterworth
Benjamin Butterworth (October 22, 1837 – January 16, 1898) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
Benjamin Butterworth (October 22, 1837 – January 16, 1898) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
Benjamin Franklin Yoakum
Benjamin Franklin Yoakum (August 20, 1859 - November 28, 1929) was a visionary railroad executive of the late 19th and early 20th centuries who attempted to join the Frisco and Rock Island Railr...
Benjamin Franklin Yoakum (August 20, 1859 - November 28, 1929) was a visionary railroad executive of the late 19th and early 20th centuries who attempted to join the Frisco and Rock Island Railr...
Benjamin Le Fevre
Benjamin Le Fevre (October 8, 1838 – March 7, 1922) was a nineteenth century politician from Ohio.
Benjamin Le Fevre (October 8, 1838 – March 7, 1922) was a nineteenth century politician from Ohio.
Big Four (Central Pacific Railroad)
The Big Four was the name popularly given to the chief entrepreneurs in the building of the Central Pacific Railroad, the western portion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in the United...
The Big Four was the name popularly given to the chief entrepreneurs in the building of the Central Pacific Railroad, the western portion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in the United...
Byron Kilbourn
Byron Kilbourn (September 8, 1801 – December 16, 1870) was an American surveyor, railroad executive, and politician who was an important figure in the founding of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Byron Kilbourn (September 8, 1801 – December 16, 1870) was an American surveyor, railroad executive, and politician who was an important figure in the founding of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Calvin S. Brice
Calvin Stewart Brice (September 17, 1845 – December 15, 1898) was a Democratic politician from Ohio.
Calvin Stewart Brice (September 17, 1845 – December 15, 1898) was a Democratic politician from Ohio.
Charles B. Stuart
Charles Beebe Stuart (June 4, 1814 – January 4, 1881) was an American engineer, United States Navy and Union Army officer and politician.
Charles Beebe Stuart (June 4, 1814 – January 4, 1881) was an American engineer, United States Navy and Union Army officer and politician.
Charles Crocker
Charles Crocker (September 16, 1822 – August 14, 1888) was an American railroad executive.
Charles Crocker (September 16, 1822 – August 14, 1888) was an American railroad executive.
Charles Francis Adams, Jr.
Charles Francis Adams II (May 27, 1835 – May 20, 1915) was a member of the prominent Adams family, and son of Charles Francis Adams, Sr. He served as a colonel in the Union Army during the...
Charles Francis Adams II (May 27, 1835 – May 20, 1915) was a member of the prominent Adams family, and son of Charles Francis Adams, Sr. He served as a colonel in the Union Army during the...
Charles Jackson Paine
Charles Jackson Paine (August 26, 1833 – August 12, 1916) was an American railroad executive, soldier, and yachtsman who was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Charles Jackson Paine (August 26, 1833 – August 12, 1916) was an American railroad executive, soldier, and yachtsman who was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Charles McClung McGhee
Charles McClung McGhee (January 23, 1828 – May 5, 1907) was an American railroad tycoon and financier, active primarily in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the latter half of the nineteenth century.
Charles McClung McGhee (January 23, 1828 – May 5, 1907) was an American railroad tycoon and financier, active primarily in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the latter half of the nineteenth century.
Charles Morgan (businessman)
Charles Morgan ( April 21, 1795 – May 8, 1878 ) was a U.S. railroad and shipping magnate.
Charles Morgan ( April 21, 1795 – May 8, 1878 ) was a U.S. railroad and shipping magnate.
Charles Sanger Mellen
Charles Sanger Mellen (August 16, 1852 – November 17, 1927) was an American railroad man whose career culminated in the presidencies of the Northern Pacific Railway 1897-1903 and the New Y...
Charles Sanger Mellen (August 16, 1852 – November 17, 1927) was an American railroad man whose career culminated in the presidencies of the Northern Pacific Railway 1897-1903 and the New Y...
Chauncey Depew
Chauncey Mitchell Depew (April 23, 1834 April 5, 1928) was an attorney for Cornelius Vanderbilt's railroad interests, president of the New York Central Railroad System, and a United States Senat...
Chauncey Mitchell Depew (April 23, 1834 April 5, 1928) was an attorney for Cornelius Vanderbilt's railroad interests, president of the New York Central Railroad System, and a United States Senat...
Churchill C. Cambreleng
Churchill Caldom Cambreleng (October 24, 1786 Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina – April 30, 1862 West Neck, Suffolk County, New York) was an American politician from New York.
Churchill Caldom Cambreleng (October 24, 1786 Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina – April 30, 1862 West Neck, Suffolk County, New York) was an American politician from New York.
Clarkson Crolius
Clarkson Crolius was an American businessman and politician.
Clarkson Crolius was an American businessman and politician.
Collis Potter Huntington
Collis Potter Huntington (April 16, 1821 – August 13, 1900) was one of the Big Four of western railroading (along with Leland Stanford, Mark Hopkins, and Charles Crocker) who built the Central P...
Collis Potter Huntington (April 16, 1821 – August 13, 1900) was one of the Big Four of western railroading (along with Leland Stanford, Mark Hopkins, and Charles Crocker) who built the Central P...
Cornelius Scranton Bushnell
Cornelius Scranton Bushnell was an American railroad executive and shipbuilder who was instrumental in developing ironclad ships for the Union Navy during the American Civil War.
Cornelius Scranton Bushnell was an American railroad executive and shipbuilder who was instrumental in developing ironclad ships for the Union Navy during the American Civil War.
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt (May 27, 1794 – January 4, 1877), also known by the sobriquet Commodore, was an American entrepreneur who built his wealth in shipping and railroads.
Cornelius Vanderbilt (May 27, 1794 – January 4, 1877), also known by the sobriquet Commodore, was an American entrepreneur who built his wealth in shipping and railroads.
Cornelius Vanderbilt II
Cornelius Vanderbilt II (November 27, 1843 – September 12, 1899) was an American socialite, heir, businessman, and a member of the prominent United States Vanderbilt family.
Cornelius Vanderbilt II (November 27, 1843 – September 12, 1899) was an American socialite, heir, businessman, and a member of the prominent United States Vanderbilt family.
Daniel Drew
Daniel Drew was an American financier.
Daniel Drew was an American financier.
Daniel Hunt Gilman
Daniel Hunt Gilman (February 8, 1845 – April 27, 1913) was an American attorney and railroad builder who made his career in Seattle.
Daniel Hunt Gilman (February 8, 1845 – April 27, 1913) was an American attorney and railroad builder who made his career in Seattle.
Daniel S. Lamont
Daniel Scott Lamont (February 9, 1851 – July 23, 1905) was the United States Secretary of War during Grover Cleveland's second term.
Daniel Scott Lamont (February 9, 1851 – July 23, 1905) was the United States Secretary of War during Grover Cleveland's second term.
Daniel Tyler
Daniel Tyler (January 7, 1799 – November 30, 1882) was an iron manufacturer, railroad president, and one of the first generals of the American Civil War.
Daniel Tyler (January 7, 1799 – November 30, 1882) was an iron manufacturer, railroad president, and one of the first generals of the American Civil War.
David Hoadley (businessman)
David Hoadley (February 13, 1806 – August 20, 1873) was an American businessman, and an executive in the banking and railroad industries.
David Hoadley (February 13, 1806 – August 20, 1873) was an American businessman, and an executive in the banking and railroad industries.
David Leavitt (banker)
David Leavitt (August 29, 1791–1879) was an early New York City banker and financier.
David Leavitt (August 29, 1791–1879) was an early New York City banker and financier.
David Levy Yulee
David Levy Yulee, born David Levy was an American politician and attorney from Florida, a territorial delegate to Congress, the first Jewish member of the United States Senate, and a membe...
David Levy Yulee, born David Levy was an American politician and attorney from Florida, a territorial delegate to Congress, the first Jewish member of the United States Senate, and a membe...
David Moffat
David Halliday Moffat (July 22, 1839 – March 18, 1911) was an American financier and industrialist.
David Halliday Moffat (July 22, 1839 – March 18, 1911) was an American financier and industrialist.
David Tod
David Tod (February 21, 1805 November 13, 1868) was a politician and industrialist from the U.S. state of Ohio.
David Tod (February 21, 1805 November 13, 1868) was a politician and industrialist from the U.S. state of Ohio.
DeWitt Clinton Littlejohn
DeWitt Clinton Littlejohn (February 7, 1818 Bridgewater, Oneida County - October 27, 1892 Oswego, Oswego County, New York) was a brevet brigadier general in the Union Army and a United States Re...
DeWitt Clinton Littlejohn (February 7, 1818 Bridgewater, Oneida County - October 27, 1892 Oswego, Oswego County, New York) was a brevet brigadier general in the Union Army and a United States Re...
Donald Macleay
Donald Macleay was a prominent 19th century merchant and banker in Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon.
Donald Macleay was a prominent 19th century merchant and banker in Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon.
Dudley Mays Hughes
Dudley Mays Hughes was an American politician, farmer and railroad executive.
Dudley Mays Hughes was an American politician, farmer and railroad executive.
E. H. Harriman
Edward Henry Harriman (20 February 1848 – 9 September 1909) was an American railroad executive.
Edward Henry Harriman (20 February 1848 – 9 September 1909) was an American railroad executive.
Eben Smith
Eben Smith (December 17, 1832 - November 5, 1906) was a successful mine owner, smelting company executive, railroad executive and bank owner in Colorado in the late 19th century and early 20th c...
Eben Smith (December 17, 1832 - November 5, 1906) was a successful mine owner, smelting company executive, railroad executive and bank owner in Colorado in the late 19th century and early 20th c...
Edmund Blanchard
Edmund Blanchard (c.1824 – December 27, 1886) was a lawyer and prominent businessman in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
Edmund Blanchard (c.1824 – December 27, 1886) was a lawyer and prominent businessman in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
Edward A. Bond
Edward Austin Bond (April 22, 1849 Dexter, Washtenaw County, Michigan - December 10, 1929 New York City) was an American civil engineer and politician from New York.
Edward Austin Bond (April 22, 1849 Dexter, Washtenaw County, Michigan - December 10, 1929 New York City) was an American civil engineer and politician from New York.
Edward Francis Winslow
Edward Francis Winslow was an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War and later railroad executive.
Edward Francis Winslow was an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War and later railroad executive.
Edward H. Hobson
Edward Henry Hobson was a merchant, banker, politician, tax collector, railroad executive, and an officer in the United States Army in the Mexican-American War and American Civil War.
Edward Henry Hobson was a merchant, banker, politician, tax collector, railroad executive, and an officer in the United States Army in the Mexican-American War and American Civil War.
Edward Henry Harriman
Edward Henry Harriman (20 February 1848 – 9 September 1909) was an American railroad executive.
Edward Henry Harriman (20 February 1848 – 9 September 1909) was an American railroad executive.
Edward Turner Jeffery
Edward Turner Jeffery was an American railroad executive.
Edward Turner Jeffery was an American railroad executive.
Elnathan Sweet
Elnathan Sweet (November 20, 1837 Cheshire, Berkshire County, Massachusetts - January 26, 1903 Albany, New York) was an American civil engineer (C.E.) and politician from New York.
Elnathan Sweet (November 20, 1837 Cheshire, Berkshire County, Massachusetts - January 26, 1903 Albany, New York) was an American civil engineer (C.E.) and politician from New York.
Ephraim Morse
Ephraim W. Morse (October 16, 1823 – January 17, 1906) was an early settler of the city of San Diego, and was partially responsible for many of its expansions as a city, such as attracting...
Ephraim W. Morse (October 16, 1823 – January 17, 1906) was an early settler of the city of San Diego, and was partially responsible for many of its expansions as a city, such as attracting...
Erastus Corning
Erastus Corning I, American businessman and politician, was born in Norwich, Connecticut.
Erastus Corning I, American businessman and politician, was born in Norwich, Connecticut.
Fletcher Stockdale
Fletcher Summerfield Stockdale was a U.S. politician in Texas.
Fletcher Summerfield Stockdale was a U.S. politician in Texas.
Francis I. Gowen
Francis Innes Gowen (born 1855) was an American railroad executive.
Francis Innes Gowen (born 1855) was an American railroad executive.
Francis Mallory
Francis Mallory (December 12, 1807 – March 26, 1860) was an American naval officer, physician, politician, and railroad executive.
Francis Mallory (December 12, 1807 – March 26, 1860) was an American naval officer, physician, politician, and railroad executive.
Frank Dekum
Frank Dekum (November 5, 1829 – October 19, 1894) was a prominent 19th century fruit merchant, banker, and real-estate investor in Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon.
Frank Dekum (November 5, 1829 – October 19, 1894) was a prominent 19th century fruit merchant, banker, and real-estate investor in Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon.
Frank Thomson
Frank Thomson was a railroad executive from the United States, and the sixth president of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Frank Thomson was a railroad executive from the United States, and the sixth president of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Franklin B. Gowen
Franklin Benjamin Gowen (February 9, 1836 – December 13, 1889) served as president of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad (commonly referred to as the Reading Railroad) in the 1870s and 1880s.
Franklin Benjamin Gowen (February 9, 1836 – December 13, 1889) served as president of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad (commonly referred to as the Reading Railroad) in the 1870s and 1880s.
Frederic P. Olcott
Frederic Pepoon Olcott (1841, Albany, Albany County, New York – 15 April 1909, Bernardsville, Somerset County, New Jersey) was an American banker and politician.
Frederic Pepoon Olcott (1841, Albany, Albany County, New York – 15 April 1909, Bernardsville, Somerset County, New Jersey) was an American banker and politician.
Frederick H. Billings
Frederick Billings (September 27, 1823 – September 30, 1890) was an American lawyer and financier.
Frederick Billings (September 27, 1823 – September 30, 1890) was an American lawyer and financier.
Frederick R. De Funiak
Frederick R. De Funiak was an official of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
Frederick R. De Funiak was an official of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
Frederick R. DeFuniak
Frederick R. DeFuniak was an official of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
Frederick R. DeFuniak was an official of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
Fuller Syndicate
The Fuller Syndicate was a group of American financiers that invested in railroads in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Fuller Syndicate was a group of American financiers that invested in railroads in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
G. Hilton Scribner
Gilbert Hilton Scribner (April 23, 1831 – January 5, 1910) was an American lawyer and politician who was Secretary of State of New York from 1872 to 1873.
Gilbert Hilton Scribner (April 23, 1831 – January 5, 1910) was an American lawyer and politician who was Secretary of State of New York from 1872 to 1873.
George Brooke Roberts
George Brooke Roberts (January 15, 1833 - January 30, 1897) was a civil engineer and the 5th president of the Pennsylvania Railroad (1880–96).
George Brooke Roberts (January 15, 1833 - January 30, 1897) was a civil engineer and the 5th president of the Pennsylvania Railroad (1880–96).
George C. Magoun
George C. Magoun (August 25, 1840 – December 20, 1893) was, in the late 1880s, the Chairman of the Board of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
George C. Magoun (August 25, 1840 – December 20, 1893) was, in the late 1880s, the Chairman of the Board of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
George Gibbs Dibrell
George Gibbs Dibrell (April 12, 1822 – May 9, 1888) was an American lawyer and a five-term member of the United States House of Representatives from the 3rd Congressional District of Tennessee.
George Gibbs Dibrell (April 12, 1822 – May 9, 1888) was an American lawyer and a five-term member of the United States House of Representatives from the 3rd Congressional District of Tennessee.
George H. Pendleton
George Hunt Pendleton (July 19, 1825 November 24, 1889) was a Representative and a Senator from Ohio.
George Hunt Pendleton (July 19, 1825 November 24, 1889) was a Representative and a Senator from Ohio.
George Maney
George Earl Maney (August 24, 1826 – February 9, 1901) was an American soldier, politician, railroad executive and diplomat.
George Earl Maney (August 24, 1826 – February 9, 1901) was an American soldier, politician, railroad executive and diplomat.
George W. Scranton
George Whitfield Scranton (May 11, 1811 – March 24, 1861) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania from March 4, 1859, until his death in 1861.
George Whitfield Scranton (May 11, 1811 – March 24, 1861) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania from March 4, 1859, until his death in 1861.
George Washington Cass
George Washington Cass (March 12, 1810 – March 21, 1888) was an American industrialist and president of the Northern Pacific Railway.
George Washington Cass (March 12, 1810 – March 21, 1888) was an American industrialist and president of the Northern Pacific Railway.
Gilbert Carlton Walker
Gilbert Carlton Walker (August 1, 1833 – May 11, 1885) was a United States political figure.
Gilbert Carlton Walker (August 1, 1833 – May 11, 1885) was a United States political figure.
Green Berry Raum
Green Berry Raum (December 3, 1829 – December 18, 1909) was a lawyer, author, and U.S. Representative from Illinois, as well as a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Ci...
Green Berry Raum (December 3, 1829 – December 18, 1909) was a lawyer, author, and U.S. Representative from Illinois, as well as a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Ci...
H. G. Haugan
H. G. Haugan (born November 7, 1840) was a Norwegian-born American railroad executive.
H. G. Haugan (born November 7, 1840) was a Norwegian-born American railroad executive.
H. H. Hunnewell
Horatio Hollis Hunnewell (July 27, 1810 - May 20, 1902), was a banker, railroad financier, philanthropist, amateur botanist, and one of the most prominent horticulturists in America in the ninet...
Horatio Hollis Hunnewell (July 27, 1810 - May 20, 1902), was a banker, railroad financier, philanthropist, amateur botanist, and one of the most prominent horticulturists in America in the ninet...
Henry B. Plant
Henry Bradley Plant (October 27, 1819 - June 23, 1899), was involved with many transportation projects, mostly railroads, in the U.S. state of Florida.
Henry Bradley Plant (October 27, 1819 - June 23, 1899), was involved with many transportation projects, mostly railroads, in the U.S. state of Florida.
Henry Clay McDowell
Henry Clay McDowell (February 9, 1832 - November 18, 1899) was an American businessman and noted Standardbred horse breeder.
Henry Clay McDowell (February 9, 1832 - November 18, 1899) was an American businessman and noted Standardbred horse breeder.
Henry Clay Payne
Henry Clay Payne (November 23, 1843 – October 4, 1904) was U.S. Postmaster General from 1902 to 1904 under Pres.
Henry Clay Payne (November 23, 1843 – October 4, 1904) was U.S. Postmaster General from 1902 to 1904 under Pres.
Henry Farnam
Henry Farnam (November 9, 1803 – October 4, 1883) was an American philanthropist and railroad president.
Henry Farnam (November 9, 1803 – October 4, 1883) was an American philanthropist and railroad president.
Henry Flagler
Henry Morrison Flagler (January 2, 1830 – May 20, 1913) was an American tycoon, real estate promoter, railroad developer and partner of John D. Rockefeller in Standard Oil.
Henry Morrison Flagler (January 2, 1830 – May 20, 1913) was an American tycoon, real estate promoter, railroad developer and partner of John D. Rockefeller in Standard Oil.
Henry H. Van Dyck
Henry H. Van Dyck was an American newspaper publisher, financier and politician from New York.
Henry H. Van Dyck was an American newspaper publisher, financier and politician from New York.
Henry Huttleston Rogers
Henry Huttleston Rogers (January 29, 1840 – May 19, 1909) was a United States capitalist, businessman, industrialist, financier, and philanthropist.
Henry Huttleston Rogers (January 29, 1840 – May 19, 1909) was a United States capitalist, businessman, industrialist, financier, and philanthropist.
Henry Morrison Flagler
Henry Morrison Flagler was an American tycoon, real estate promoter, railroad developer and partner of John D. Rockefeller in Standard Oil.
Henry Morrison Flagler was an American tycoon, real estate promoter, railroad developer and partner of John D. Rockefeller in Standard Oil.
Henry Osborne Havemeyer
Henry Osborne Havemeyer was an American entrepreneur who founded the American Sugar Refining Company in 1891.
Henry Osborne Havemeyer was an American entrepreneur who founded the American Sugar Refining Company in 1891.
Henry R. Jackson
Henry Rootes Jackson (June 24, 1820 – May 23, 1898) was a major general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Henry Rootes Jackson (June 24, 1820 – May 23, 1898) was a major general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Henry Ramsay (NY engineer)
Henry Ramsay (1808 Guilderland, Albany County, New York - July 12, 1886 Schenectady, New York) was an American civil engineer and for a short time New York State Engineer and Surveyor in 1853.
Henry Ramsay (1808 Guilderland, Albany County, New York - July 12, 1886 Schenectady, New York) was an American civil engineer and for a short time New York State Engineer and Surveyor in 1853.
Henry Strong (ATSF)
Henry Strong was the seventh president of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
Henry Strong was the seventh president of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
Henry Villard
Henry Villard (April 10, 1835–November 12, 1900) was an American journalist and financier who was an early president of the Northern Pacific Railway.
Henry Villard (April 10, 1835–November 12, 1900) was an American journalist and financier who was an early president of the Northern Pacific Railway.
Hezekiah C. Seymour
Hezekiah C. Seymour (ca. 1811 - July 24, 1853 Piermont, Rockland County, New York) was an American civil engineer and politician.
Hezekiah C. Seymour (ca. 1811 - July 24, 1853 Piermont, Rockland County, New York) was an American civil engineer and politician.
Hiram Price
Hiram Price was a nineteenth-century banker, merchant, bookkeeper, bank president, railroad president, and five-term Republican congressman from Iowa's 2nd congressional district.
Hiram Price was a nineteenth-century banker, merchant, bookkeeper, bank president, railroad president, and five-term Republican congressman from Iowa's 2nd congressional district.
Horace Chapin Henry
Horace Chapin Henry (October, 1844- June 28, 1928) was an early Seattle businessman and founder of the Henry Art Gallery.
Horace Chapin Henry (October, 1844- June 28, 1928) was an early Seattle businessman and founder of the Henry Art Gallery.
Horace G. Burt
Horace Greeley Burt (Jan 1849 – May 19, 1913) was President of Union Pacific Railroad from 1898 until 1904.
Horace Greeley Burt (Jan 1849 – May 19, 1913) was President of Union Pacific Railroad from 1898 until 1904.
Horatio Allen
Horatio Allen LL.D (May 10, 1802 – December 31, 1889) was an American civil engineer and inventor.
Horatio Allen LL.D (May 10, 1802 – December 31, 1889) was an American civil engineer and inventor.
Horatio Hollis Hunnewell
Horatio Hollis Hunnewell (July 27, 1810 - May 20, 1902), was a banker, railroad financier, philanthropist, amateur botanist, and one of the most prominent horticulturists in America in the ninet...
Horatio Hollis Hunnewell (July 27, 1810 - May 20, 1902), was a banker, railroad financier, philanthropist, amateur botanist, and one of the most prominent horticulturists in America in the ninet...
Hugh R. Belknap
Hugh Reid Belknap (September 1, 1860 – November 12, 1901) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Hugh Reid Belknap (September 1, 1860 – November 12, 1901) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Hugh Riddle (1822-1892)
Hugh Riddle was an American railroad executive.
Hugh Riddle was an American railroad executive.
Isaac McKim
Isaac McKim (July 21, 1775 – April 1, 1838) was a U.S. Representative from Maryland, nephew of Alexander McKim.
Isaac McKim (July 21, 1775 – April 1, 1838) was a U.S. Representative from Maryland, nephew of Alexander McKim.
Isaac R. Trimble
Isaac Ridgeway Trimble (May 15, 1802 – January 2, 1888) was a United States Army officer, a civil engineer, a prominent railroad construction superintendent and executive, and a Confederat...
Isaac Ridgeway Trimble (May 15, 1802 – January 2, 1888) was a United States Army officer, a civil engineer, a prominent railroad construction superintendent and executive, and a Confederat...
J. D. B. De Bow
James Dunwoody Brownson DeBow was an American publisher and statistician, best known for his influential magazine DeBow's Review, who also served as head of the U.S. Census from 1853-1857.
James Dunwoody Brownson DeBow was an American publisher and statistician, best known for his influential magazine DeBow's Review, who also served as head of the U.S. Census from 1853-1857.
J. Donald Cameron
James Donald Cameron (May 14, 1833 August 30, 1918) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as Secretary of War under Ulysses S. Grant and in the United States Senate for twenty ...
James Donald Cameron (May 14, 1833 August 30, 1918) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as Secretary of War under Ulysses S. Grant and in the United States Senate for twenty ...
J. J. Hagerman
James John (J.J.) Hagerman (March 23, 1838 - September 13, 1909) was an American industrialist who owned mines, railroads and corporate farms in the American West in the late 19th and early 20th...
James John (J.J.) Hagerman (March 23, 1838 - September 13, 1909) was an American industrialist who owned mines, railroads and corporate farms in the American West in the late 19th and early 20th...
Jacob Haight
Jacob Haight (March 4, 1775 or 1776 - ca.
Jacob Haight (March 4, 1775 or 1776 - ca.
James C. Jones
James Chamberlain (Chamberlayne) Jones (April 20, 1809 October 29, 1859) was the Governor of Tennessee from 1841 to 1845, and a United States Senator from that state from 1851 to 1857.
James Chamberlain (Chamberlayne) Jones (April 20, 1809 October 29, 1859) was the Governor of Tennessee from 1841 to 1845, and a United States Senator from that state from 1851 to 1857.
James Carroll (Maryland politician)
James Carroll (December 2, 1791 – January 16, 1873) was born in Baltimore, Maryland.
James Carroll (December 2, 1791 – January 16, 1873) was born in Baltimore, Maryland.
James D. Yeomans
James Dallas Yeomans was an American politician and railway executive, who served from 1894 to 1905 as a commissioner of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
James Dallas Yeomans was an American politician and railway executive, who served from 1894 to 1905 as a commissioner of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
James Dunwoody Brownson DeBow
James Dunwoody Brownson DeBow (1820 – February 27, 1867) was an American publisher and statistician, best known for his influential magazine DeBow's Review, who also served as head of the U....
James Dunwoody Brownson DeBow (1820 – February 27, 1867) was an American publisher and statistician, best known for his influential magazine DeBow's Review, who also served as head of the U....
James Fisk (financier)
James Fisk, Jr.—known variously as "Big Jim," "Diamond Jim," and "Jubilee Jim"—was an American stock broker and corporate executive.
James Fisk, Jr.—known variously as "Big Jim," "Diamond Jim," and "Jubilee Jim"—was an American stock broker and corporate executive.
James G. King
James Gore King (May 8, 1791, New York City - October 3, 1853, Weehawken, New Jersey) was an American businessman and Whig Party politician who represented New Jersey's 5th congressional distric...
James Gore King (May 8, 1791, New York City - October 3, 1853, Weehawken, New Jersey) was an American businessman and Whig Party politician who represented New Jersey's 5th congressional distric...
James Gadsden
James Gadsden (May 15, 1788December 26, 1858) was an American diplomat, soldier and businessman and namesake of the Gadsden Purchase, in which the United States purchased from Mexico the land th...
James Gadsden (May 15, 1788December 26, 1858) was an American diplomat, soldier and businessman and namesake of the Gadsden Purchase, in which the United States purchased from Mexico the land th...
James Grant (Iowa politician)
James Grant was an American lawyer, statesman, and business leader in Davenport, Iowa.
James Grant was an American lawyer, statesman, and business leader in Davenport, Iowa.
James Guthrie (Kentucky)
James Guthrie (December 5, 1792 – March 13, 1869) was a U.S. Senator from Kentucky and served as Secretary of the Treasury in the administration of President Franklin Pierce.
James Guthrie (December 5, 1792 – March 13, 1869) was a U.S. Senator from Kentucky and served as Secretary of the Treasury in the administration of President Franklin Pierce.
James H. Dooley
James Henry Dooley (January 17, 1841-November 16, 1922) was a Virginia lawyer, business leader, and philanthropist based in Richmond during Reconstruction and the Gilded Age.
James Henry Dooley (January 17, 1841-November 16, 1922) was a Virginia lawyer, business leader, and philanthropist based in Richmond during Reconstruction and the Gilded Age.
James J. Hill
James Jerome Hill (September 16, 1838 – May 29, 1916), was a Canadian-American railroad executive.
James Jerome Hill (September 16, 1838 – May 29, 1916), was a Canadian-American railroad executive.
James Jerome Hill
James Jerome Hill (September 16, 1838 – May 29, 1916), was a Canadian-American railroad executive.
James Jerome Hill (September 16, 1838 – May 29, 1916), was a Canadian-American railroad executive.
James Mitchell Ashley
James Mitchell Ashley (November 14, 1824 September 16, 1896) was a U.S. congressman, territorial governor and railroad president.
James Mitchell Ashley (November 14, 1824 September 16, 1896) was a U.S. congressman, territorial governor and railroad president.
James Postell Douglas
James Postell Douglas was a soldier, politician, and businessman in the state of Texas.
James Postell Douglas was a soldier, politician, and businessman in the state of Texas.
James W. Maney
James W. Maney (January 3, 1862 – July 13, 1945) was an American engineer and railroad contractor during the late 19th and early 20th century.
James W. Maney (January 3, 1862 – July 13, 1945) was an American engineer and railroad contractor during the late 19th and early 20th century.
Jay Gould
Jason "Jay" Gould (May 27, 1836 – December 2, 1892) was a leading American railroad developer and speculator.
Jason "Jay" Gould (May 27, 1836 – December 2, 1892) was a leading American railroad developer and speculator.
John A. Lott
John Abraham Lott (February 11, 1806 Flatbush, Kings County, New York - July 20, 1878 Flatbush, Kings Co., NY) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
John Abraham Lott (February 11, 1806 Flatbush, Kings County, New York - July 20, 1878 Flatbush, Kings Co., NY) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
John Adams (New York)
John Adams (August 26, 1778 Oak Hill, Durham, New York - September 25, 1854 Catskill, New York) was a United States Congressman from New York.
John Adams (August 26, 1778 Oak Hill, Durham, New York - September 25, 1854 Catskill, New York) was a United States Congressman from New York.
John Alexander Ahl
John Alexander Ahl (August 16, 1813 – April 25, 1882) was a surgeon, real estate developer, paper mill and iron furnace operator, railroad executive and United States Congressman from Pennsylvania.
John Alexander Ahl (August 16, 1813 – April 25, 1882) was a surgeon, real estate developer, paper mill and iron furnace operator, railroad executive and United States Congressman from Pennsylvania.
John Augustus Griswold
John Augustus Griswold Nassau, Rensselaer County, New York - October 31, 1872 Troy, Rensselaer County, New York was an American businessman and politician from New York.
John Augustus Griswold Nassau, Rensselaer County, New York - October 31, 1872 Troy, Rensselaer County, New York was an American businessman and politician from New York.
John Brough
John Brough (rhymes with "huff") (September 17, 1811– August 29, 1865) was a War Democrat politician from Ohio.
John Brough (rhymes with "huff") (September 17, 1811– August 29, 1865) was a War Democrat politician from Ohio.
John Byers Anderson
John Byers Anderson (November 22, 1817 – July 7, 1897) (alternatively John Byars Anderson) was an educator, railroad contractor and United States Army officer who served in the American Ci...
John Byers Anderson (November 22, 1817 – July 7, 1897) (alternatively John Byars Anderson) was an educator, railroad contractor and United States Army officer who served in the American Ci...
John C. Ainsworth
John Commingers Ainsworth (June 6, 1822 – December 30, 1893) was an American pioneer businessman and steamboat owner in Oregon.
John Commingers Ainsworth (June 6, 1822 – December 30, 1893) was an American pioneer businessman and steamboat owner in Oregon.
John C. Brown
John Calvin Brown (January 6, 1827 August 17, 1889) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War and the Governor of Tennessee from 1871 to 1875, the first Democrat to be elected to t...
John Calvin Brown (January 6, 1827 August 17, 1889) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War and the Governor of Tennessee from 1871 to 1875, the first Democrat to be elected to t...
John C. Coleman
John Crisp Coleman was a California mining, railroad, and public utility magnet.
John Crisp Coleman was a California mining, railroad, and public utility magnet.
John Echols
John Echols (March 20, 1823 – May 24, 1896) was a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
John Echols (March 20, 1823 – May 24, 1896) was a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
John Edgar Thomson
John Edgar Thomson was an American civil engineer, railroad executive and industrialist.
John Edgar Thomson was an American civil engineer, railroad executive and industrialist.
John Flint Kidder
John Flint Kidder (1830 - April 10, 1901) was a politician, civil engineer and railroad executive who built and later owned Northern California's Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad (NCNGRR) whi...
John Flint Kidder (1830 - April 10, 1901) was a politician, civil engineer and railroad executive who built and later owned Northern California's Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad (NCNGRR) whi...
John Ganson
John Ganson (January 1, 1818 – September 28, 1874) was a U.S. Representative from New York during the American Civil War.
John Ganson (January 1, 1818 – September 28, 1874) was a U.S. Representative from New York during the American Civil War.
John Henry Kirby
John Henry Kirby was a businessman whose ventures made him arguably the largest lumber manufacturer in Texas and the Southern United States.
John Henry Kirby was a businessman whose ventures made him arguably the largest lumber manufacturer in Texas and the Southern United States.
John James McCook (lawyer)
John James McCook (May 25, 1845 – September 17, 1911) was an American corporate attorney, business director, and soldier, serving as a Union Army officer during the American Civil War.
John James McCook (May 25, 1845 – September 17, 1911) was an American corporate attorney, business director, and soldier, serving as a Union Army officer during the American Civil War.
John Jay Phelps
John Jay Phelps (October 25, 1810 at Simsbury, Connecticut - May 12, 1869 Simsbury, Connecticut) was an early railroad baron and financier, who was one of the founders of the Delaware, Lackawann...
John Jay Phelps (October 25, 1810 at Simsbury, Connecticut - May 12, 1869 Simsbury, Connecticut) was an early railroad baron and financier, who was one of the founders of the Delaware, Lackawann...
John L. Helm
John LaRue Helm (July 4, 1802 – September 8, 1867) was the 18th and 24th governor of the U.S. state of Kentucky, although his service in that office totaled less than fourteen months.
John LaRue Helm (July 4, 1802 – September 8, 1867) was the 18th and 24th governor of the U.S. state of Kentucky, although his service in that office totaled less than fourteen months.
John M. Jaycox
John M. Jaycox was an American businessman and politician from New York.
John M. Jaycox was an American businessman and politician from New York.
John Mifflin Hood
John Mifflin Hood (1843-1906) was an American railroad executive.
John Mifflin Hood (1843-1906) was an American railroad executive.
John Murray Forbes
John Murray Forbes (February 23, 1813 – October 12, 1898) was an American railroad magnate, merchant, philanthropist and abolitionist.
John Murray Forbes (February 23, 1813 – October 12, 1898) was an American railroad magnate, merchant, philanthropist and abolitionist.
John Reilly (Pennsylvania)
John Reilly was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
John Reilly was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
John Taylor Johnston
John Taylor Johnston was born on April 8, 1820, the son of John Johnston, a prominent merchant banker in New York City.
John Taylor Johnston was born on April 8, 1820, the son of John Johnston, a prominent merchant banker in New York City.
John W. Garrett
John Work Garrett (July 31, 1820 – September 26, 1884) was an American banker, philanthropist, and president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O).
John Work Garrett (July 31, 1820 – September 26, 1884) was an American banker, philanthropist, and president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O).
John W. Sprague
John Wilson Sprague (April 4, 1817–December 27, 1894) was an American soldier and railroad executive.
John Wilson Sprague (April 4, 1817–December 27, 1894) was an American soldier and railroad executive.
John Wheeler Leavitt
John Wheeler Leavitt (1790–1870) was a prominent New York City businessman, founder of J. W. & R. Leavitt Company, eventually declared insolvent, and grandfather of American society portr...
John Wheeler Leavitt (1790–1870) was a prominent New York City businessman, founder of J. W. & R. Leavitt Company, eventually declared insolvent, and grandfather of American society portr...
Jonas C. Heartt
Jonas Coe Heartt (August 12, 1793 Troy, Rensselaer County, New York - April 30, 1874 New York City) was an American businessman and politician.
Jonas Coe Heartt (August 12, 1793 Troy, Rensselaer County, New York - April 30, 1874 New York City) was an American businessman and politician.
Jonas Platt Goodsell
Jonas Platt Goodsell (1819 Utica, Oneida County, New York - November 22, 1869 Durhamville, Oneida County, New York) was an American civil engineer and politician from New York.
Jonas Platt Goodsell (1819 Utica, Oneida County, New York - November 22, 1869 Durhamville, Oneida County, New York) was an American civil engineer and politician from New York.
Joseph Earl Sheffield
Joseph Earl Sheffield (June 19, 1793 – February 16, 1882) was an American railroad magnate and philanthropist.
Joseph Earl Sheffield (June 19, 1793 – February 16, 1882) was an American railroad magnate and philanthropist.
Joseph Smith Harris
Joseph Smith Harris (April 29, 1836 – June 1, 1910) was an American surveyor, civil engineer, and railroad executive.
Joseph Smith Harris (April 29, 1836 – June 1, 1910) was an American surveyor, civil engineer, and railroad executive.
Lawrence Brainerd
Lawrence Brainerd (March 16, 1794 May 9, 1870) was a businessman, abolitionist and United States Senator from Vermont.
Lawrence Brainerd (March 16, 1794 May 9, 1870) was a businessman, abolitionist and United States Senator from Vermont.
Leland Stanford
Amasa Leland Stanford (March 9, 1824 – June 21, 1893) was an American tycoon, industrialist, robber baron, politician and founder of Stanford University.
Amasa Leland Stanford (March 9, 1824 – June 21, 1893) was an American tycoon, industrialist, robber baron, politician and founder of Stanford University.
Levi S. Chatfield
Levi Starr Chatfield (March 7, 1808 Morris, Otsego County, New York - 1884) was an American lawyer and politician.
Levi Starr Chatfield (March 7, 1808 Morris, Otsego County, New York - 1884) was an American lawyer and politician.
Lewis P. Ohliger
Lewis Philip Ohliger (January 3, 1843 - January 9, 1923) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
Lewis Philip Ohliger (January 3, 1843 - January 9, 1923) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
Lucius Robinson
Lucius Robinson (November 4, 1810, Windham, Greene County, New York - March 23, 1891, Elmira, Chemung County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician.
Lucius Robinson (November 4, 1810, Windham, Greene County, New York - March 23, 1891, Elmira, Chemung County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician.
Luther Martin Kennett
Luther Martin Kennett (March 15, 1807– April 12, 1873) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.
Luther Martin Kennett (March 15, 1807– April 12, 1873) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.
Mark Hopkins, Jr.
Mark Hopkins (September 1, 1813 – March 29, 1878) was one of four principal investors who formed the Central Pacific Railroad along with Leland Stanford, Charles Crocker, and Collis Huntin...
Mark Hopkins (September 1, 1813 – March 29, 1878) was one of four principal investors who formed the Central Pacific Railroad along with Leland Stanford, Charles Crocker, and Collis Huntin...
Marlin Edgar Olmsted
Marlin Edgar Olmsted was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Marlin Edgar Olmsted was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Marsena R. Patrick
Marsena Rudolph Patrick was a college president and an officer in the United States Army, serving as a general in the Union volunteer forces during the American Civil War.
Marsena Rudolph Patrick was a college president and an officer in the United States Army, serving as a general in the Union volunteer forces during the American Civil War.
Marshall Monroe Kirkman
Marshall Monroe Kirkman (1842–1921) was an American authority on railways, born in Illinois.
Marshall Monroe Kirkman (1842–1921) was an American authority on railways, born in Illinois.
Martin L. Clardy
Martin Linn Clardy (April 26, 1844 – July 5, 1914) was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and railroad executive from Missouri.
Martin Linn Clardy (April 26, 1844 – July 5, 1914) was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and railroad executive from Missouri.
Marvin Kent
Marvin Kent (September 21, 1816 – December 10, 1908) was a railroad president and businessman from Portage County, Ohio, USA, and namesake of the city of Kent, Ohio, which was previously known a...
Marvin Kent (September 21, 1816 – December 10, 1908) was a railroad president and businessman from Portage County, Ohio, USA, and namesake of the city of Kent, Ohio, which was previously known a...
Melville E. Ingalls
Melville Ezra Ingalls (1842–1914), commonly abbreviated M.E. Ingalls, was a Massachusetts state legislator who went on to become president of the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Lou...
Melville Ezra Ingalls (1842–1914), commonly abbreviated M.E. Ingalls, was a Massachusetts state legislator who went on to become president of the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Lou...
Milton H. Smith
Milton H. Smith was an early American railroad executive.
Milton H. Smith was an early American railroad executive.
Minor Cooper Keith
Minor Cooper Keith was a U.S. railroad, fruit, and shipping magnate whose business activities had a profound impact in Central America and in Colombia.
Minor Cooper Keith was a U.S. railroad, fruit, and shipping magnate whose business activities had a profound impact in Central America and in Colombia.
Moncure Robinson
Moncure Robinson (1802- November 10, 1891) was a European-trained civil engineer and U.S. railroad building pioneer.
Moncure Robinson (1802- November 10, 1891) was a European-trained civil engineer and U.S. railroad building pioneer.
Moss K. Platt
Moss Kent Platt (May 3, 1809 - March 1, 1876) was an American merchant and politician from New York.
Moss Kent Platt (May 3, 1809 - March 1, 1876) was an American merchant and politician from New York.
Napoleon Bonaparte Buford
Napoleon Bonaparte Buford (January 13, 1807 – March 28, 1883) was an American soldier, Union general in the American Civil War, and railroad executive.
Napoleon Bonaparte Buford (January 13, 1807 – March 28, 1883) was an American soldier, Union general in the American Civil War, and railroad executive.
Nathaniel P. Banks
Nathaniel Prentice (or Prentiss) Banks (January 30, 1816 September 1, 1894) was an American politician and soldier, served as the 24th Governor of Massachusetts, Speaker of the U.S. House of Rep...
Nathaniel Prentice (or Prentiss) Banks (January 30, 1816 September 1, 1894) was an American politician and soldier, served as the 24th Governor of Massachusetts, Speaker of the U.S. House of Rep...
Nelson J. Beach
Nelson John Beach (September 21, 1800 Hebron, Tolland County, Connecticut - February 22, 1876 Watson, Lewis County, New York) was an American surveyor, businessman and politician from New York.
Nelson John Beach (September 21, 1800 Hebron, Tolland County, Connecticut - February 22, 1876 Watson, Lewis County, New York) was an American surveyor, businessman and politician from New York.
Oakes Ames
Oakes Ames (January 10, 1804 – May 8, 1873) was an American manufacturer, capitalist, and member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts.
Oakes Ames (January 10, 1804 – May 8, 1873) was an American manufacturer, capitalist, and member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts.
Oliver Ames, Jr.
Oliver Ames, Jr. (November 5, 1807–March 9, 1877) was president of Union Pacific Railroad when the railroad met the Central Pacific Railroad in Utah for the completion of the First Transcontinen...
Oliver Ames, Jr. (November 5, 1807–March 9, 1877) was president of Union Pacific Railroad when the railroad met the Central Pacific Railroad in Utah for the completion of the First Transcontinen...
Oliver Perry Temple
Oliver Perry Temple (January 27, 1820 – November 2, 1907) was an American attorney, author, judge, and economic promoter active primarily in East Tennessee in the latter half of the 19th c...
Oliver Perry Temple (January 27, 1820 – November 2, 1907) was an American attorney, author, judge, and economic promoter active primarily in East Tennessee in the latter half of the 19th c...
Orland Smith
Orland Smith (May 2, 1825 – October 3, 1903) was a railroad executive and a brigade commander in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Orland Smith (May 2, 1825 – October 3, 1903) was a railroad executive and a brigade commander in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Otis Norton
Otis W. Norton was a Whig from Milton, Wisconsin who served for three years as a member of the Wisconsin State Senate from the 15th Senate District.
Otis W. Norton was a Whig from Milton, Wisconsin who served for three years as a member of the Wisconsin State Senate from the 15th Senate District.
Peter B. Porter, Jr.
Peter B. Porter, Jr. was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Peter B. Porter, Jr. was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Peter Donahue (businessman)
Peter Donahue, a founder of industrial San Francisco, made his way to gold-rush San Francisco aboard the steamship Oregon by way of Peru.
Peter Donahue, a founder of industrial San Francisco, made his way to gold-rush San Francisco aboard the steamship Oregon by way of Peru.
Philo C. Fuller
Philo Case Fuller (August 14, 1787 near Marlboro, Middlesex County, Massachusetts - August 16, 1855 near Geneva, Ontario County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician.
Philo Case Fuller (August 14, 1787 near Marlboro, Middlesex County, Massachusetts - August 16, 1855 near Geneva, Ontario County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician.
Ralph P. Buckland
Ralph Pomeroy Buckland (January 20, 1812 – May 27, 1892) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio, as well as a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War and an executiv...
Ralph Pomeroy Buckland (January 20, 1812 – May 27, 1892) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio, as well as a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War and an executiv...
Richard Franchot
Richard Franchot (June 2, 1816 – November 23, 1875) was a U.S. Representative from New York and then an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Richard Franchot (June 2, 1816 – November 23, 1875) was a U.S. Representative from New York and then an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Robert Habersham Coleman
Robert Habersham Coleman (1856 - 1930) was an iron processing and railroad industrialist and owner of extensive farmland in Pennsylvania.
Robert Habersham Coleman (1856 - 1930) was an iron processing and railroad industrialist and owner of extensive farmland in Pennsylvania.
Robert Hamilton (congressman)
Robert Hamilton (December 9, 1809 – March 14, 1878) was an American lawyer, bank president and Democratic Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives fr...
Robert Hamilton (December 9, 1809 – March 14, 1878) was an American lawyer, bank president and Democratic Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives fr...
Robert Hoke
Robert Frederick Hoke (May 27, 1837 – July 3, 1912) was an American businessman, railroad executive, and a Confederate Army general during the American Civil War.
Robert Frederick Hoke (May 27, 1837 – July 3, 1912) was an American businessman, railroad executive, and a Confederate Army general during the American Civil War.
Robert Pitcairn
Robert Pitcairn (May 6, 1836 – July 25, 1909) was a Scottish-American railroad executive who headed the Pittsburgh Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad in the late 19th century.
Robert Pitcairn (May 6, 1836 – July 25, 1909) was a Scottish-American railroad executive who headed the Pittsburgh Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad in the late 19th century.
Roger Hooker Leavitt
Col. Roger Hooker Leavitt (1805–1885) was a prominent landowner, early industrialist and Massachusetts politician who with other family members was an ardent abolitionist, using his home i...
Col. Roger Hooker Leavitt (1805–1885) was a prominent landowner, early industrialist and Massachusetts politician who with other family members was an ardent abolitionist, using his home i...
Russell A. Alger
Russell Alexander Alger (February 27, 1836 January 24, 1907) was the 20th Governor and U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan and also U.S. Secretary of War during the Presidential administrati...
Russell Alexander Alger (February 27, 1836 January 24, 1907) was the 20th Governor and U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan and also U.S. Secretary of War during the Presidential administrati...
Russell Sage
Russell Sage (4 August 1816 – 22 July 1906) was a financier, railroad executive and Whig politician from New York, United States.
Russell Sage (4 August 1816 – 22 July 1906) was a financier, railroad executive and Whig politician from New York, United States.
S. Davies Warfield
S. (Solomon) Davies Warfield (1863 – October 24, 1927) was an American railroad organizer and banker.
S. (Solomon) Davies Warfield (1863 – October 24, 1927) was an American railroad organizer and banker.
Samuel C. Pomeroy
Samuel Clarke Pomeroy (January 3, 1816 – August 27, 1891) was an American Republican Senator from Kansas in the mid-19th century, serving in the United States Senate during the American Ci...
Samuel Clarke Pomeroy (January 3, 1816 – August 27, 1891) was an American Republican Senator from Kansas in the mid-19th century, serving in the United States Senate during the American Ci...
Samuel Dixon (West Virginia)
Samuel Dixon (November 14, 1856 - July 6, 1934) was an industrialist and politician in West Virginia.
Samuel Dixon (November 14, 1856 - July 6, 1934) was an industrialist and politician in West Virginia.
Samuel Hill
Samuel Hill (May 13, 1857—February 26, 1931), usually known as Sam Hill, was a businessman, lawyer, railroad executive and advocate of good roads in the Pacific Northwest.
Samuel Hill (May 13, 1857—February 26, 1931), usually known as Sam Hill, was a businessman, lawyer, railroad executive and advocate of good roads in the Pacific Northwest.
Samuel J. Kirkwood
Samuel Jordan Kirkwood (December 20, 1813 September 1, 1894), was an American politician best known as Iowa's American Civil War Governor.
Samuel Jordan Kirkwood (December 20, 1813 September 1, 1894), was an American politician best known as Iowa's American Civil War Governor.
Samuel Morse Felton, Sr.
Samuel Morse Felton, Sr. (1809 – 1889) was a civil engineer and railroad executive.
Samuel Morse Felton, Sr. (1809 – 1889) was a civil engineer and railroad executive.
Samuel S. Montague
Samuel Skerry Montague (1830-1883) was Chief Engineer of the Central Pacific Railroad, responsible for building the western half of the first transcontinental railroad.
Samuel Skerry Montague (1830-1883) was Chief Engineer of the Central Pacific Railroad, responsible for building the western half of the first transcontinental railroad.
Samuel Spencer (Southern Railway)
Samuel Spencer (March 2, 1847 – November 26, 1906) was an American civil engineer, businessman, and railroad executive.
Samuel Spencer (March 2, 1847 – November 26, 1906) was an American civil engineer, businessman, and railroad executive.
Samuel W. Fordyce
Samuel Wesley "Colonel" Fordyce was a prominent railroad executive of the American South.
Samuel Wesley "Colonel" Fordyce was a prominent railroad executive of the American South.
Sempronius H. Boyd
Sempronius Hamilton Boyd was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer, judge and teacher from Missouri.
Sempronius Hamilton Boyd was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer, judge and teacher from Missouri.
Sidney Dillon
Sidney Dillon (May 7, 1812—June 9, 1892-), an America railroad executive and one the nations premier railroad builders.
Sidney Dillon (May 7, 1812—June 9, 1892-), an America railroad executive and one the nations premier railroad builders.
Silas Seymour
Silas Seymour (June 20, 1817 Stillwater, Saratoga County, New York - July 15, 1890 New York City) was an American civil engineer and politician from New York.
Silas Seymour (June 20, 1817 Stillwater, Saratoga County, New York - July 15, 1890 New York City) was an American civil engineer and politician from New York.
Stephen William White
Stephen William White (16 July 1840 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — October 1914), son of Emily and David W. White, was the secretary of the Northern Central Railway as well as a number of other...
Stephen William White (16 July 1840 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — October 1914), son of Emily and David W. White, was the secretary of the Northern Central Railway as well as a number of other...
Stuyvesant Fish
Stuyvesant Fish (June 24, 1851 - April 10, 1923) was president of the Illinois Central Railroad.
Stuyvesant Fish (June 24, 1851 - April 10, 1923) was president of the Illinois Central Railroad.
Thaddeus C. Pound
Thaddeus Coleman Pound (December 6, 1833 in Elk Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania - November 21, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin Sta...
Thaddeus Coleman Pound (December 6, 1833 in Elk Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania - November 21, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin Sta...
Thaddeus Maclay Mahon
Thaddeus Maclay Mahon (May 21, 1840 – May 31, 1916) was a soldier, attorney, railroad executive, and a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Thaddeus Maclay Mahon (May 21, 1840 – May 31, 1916) was a soldier, attorney, railroad executive, and a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Theodore Judah
Theodore Dehone Judah was an American railroad engineer who dreamed of the first Transcontinental Railroad.
Theodore Dehone Judah was an American railroad engineer who dreamed of the first Transcontinental Railroad.
Theodore N. Ely
Theodore N. Ely was an executive in charge of steam locomotive power development and purchases on the Pennsylvania Railroad, one of the largest railroads and businesses in the United States.
Theodore N. Ely was an executive in charge of steam locomotive power development and purchases on the Pennsylvania Railroad, one of the largest railroads and businesses in the United States.
Thomas A. Morris
Thomas Armstrong Morris (December 26, 1811 – April 1, 1904) was an American railroad executive and civil engineer from Indiana and a soldier, serving as a brigadier general in the Union Ar...
Thomas Armstrong Morris (December 26, 1811 – April 1, 1904) was an American railroad executive and civil engineer from Indiana and a soldier, serving as a brigadier general in the Union Ar...
Thomas A. Scott
Thomas Alexander Scott (December 28, 1823 – May 21, 1881) was an American businessman.
Thomas Alexander Scott (December 28, 1823 – May 21, 1881) was an American businessman.
Thomas Alexander Scott
Thomas Alexander Scott (December 28, 1823 – May 21, 1881) was an American businessman.
Thomas Alexander Scott (December 28, 1823 – May 21, 1881) was an American businessman.
Thomas Allen (representative)
Thomas Allen (August 29, 1813 – April 8, 1882) was a railroad builder and later a member of the United States House of Representatives from Missouri.
Thomas Allen (August 29, 1813 – April 8, 1882) was a railroad builder and later a member of the United States House of Representatives from Missouri.
Thomas C. Durant
ΝΝΝΝΝΜΜΑBold text During the war, Durant made a fortune smuggling contraband cotton from the Confederate States, with the help of Gen.
ΝΝΝΝΝΜΜΑBold text During the war, Durant made a fortune smuggling contraband cotton from the Confederate States, with the help of Gen.
Thomas Dickson (industrialist)
Thomas Dickson (1822–1884) was an American industrialist who manufactured steam engines, boilers and locomotives, as well as the President of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad.
Thomas Dickson (1822–1884) was an American industrialist who manufactured steam engines, boilers and locomotives, as well as the President of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad.
Thomas Drayton
Thomas Fenwick Drayton (August 24, 1809 – February 18, 1891) was a plantation owner, politician, railroad president, and military officer, serving in the United States Army and then as a b...
Thomas Fenwick Drayton (August 24, 1809 – February 18, 1891) was a plantation owner, politician, railroad president, and military officer, serving in the United States Army and then as a b...
Thomas Egenton Hogg
Thomas Egenton Hogg (1828–1898) was a master in the Confederate States Navy who participated in raids on Union ships during the American Civil War.
Thomas Egenton Hogg (1828–1898) was a master in the Confederate States Navy who participated in raids on Union ships during the American Civil War.
Thomas Handasyd Perkins
Colonel Thomas Handasyd Perkins, or T. H. Perkins (December 15, 1764 – January 11, 1854) was a wealthy Boston merchant and an archetypical Boston Brahmin.
Colonel Thomas Handasyd Perkins, or T. H. Perkins (December 15, 1764 – January 11, 1854) was a wealthy Boston merchant and an archetypical Boston Brahmin.
Thomas J. Potter
Thomas J. Potter (1840 – March 9, 1888) was vice-president and general manager of the Union Pacific Railroad.
Thomas J. Potter (1840 – March 9, 1888) was vice-president and general manager of the Union Pacific Railroad.
Thomas Lowry
Thomas Lowry (February 27, 1843–February 4, 1909) was a lawyer, real-estate magnate, and businessman who oversaw much of the early growth the streetcar lines in the Twin Cities area of Min...
Thomas Lowry (February 27, 1843–February 4, 1909) was a lawyer, real-estate magnate, and businessman who oversaw much of the early growth the streetcar lines in the Twin Cities area of Min...
Thomas Michael Holt
Col. Thomas Michael Holt (July 15, 1831 April 11, 1896) was a prominent North Carolina industrialist who served as the 47th Governor of North Carolina from 1891 to 1893.
Col. Thomas Michael Holt (July 15, 1831 April 11, 1896) was a prominent North Carolina industrialist who served as the 47th Governor of North Carolina from 1891 to 1893.
Timothy Blackstone
Timothy Beach Blackstone (March 28, 1829 – May 26, 1900) was a 19th century railroad executive, businessman, philanthropist, and politician.
Timothy Beach Blackstone (March 28, 1829 – May 26, 1900) was a 19th century railroad executive, businessman, philanthropist, and politician.
Timothy Guy Phelps
Timothy Guy Phelps (20 December 1824 – 11 June 1899) was an American business executive and politician.
Timothy Guy Phelps (20 December 1824 – 11 June 1899) was an American business executive and politician.
Walter Gwynn
Walter Gwynn (February 22, 1802 – February 6, 1882) was a civil engineer and soldier who became a Confederate general in the American Civil War.
Walter Gwynn (February 22, 1802 – February 6, 1882) was a civil engineer and soldier who became a Confederate general in the American Civil War.
Walter H. Taylor
Walter Herron Taylor (June 13, 1838 – March 1, 1916) was an American banker, lawyer, soldier, politician, author, and railroad executive from Norfolk, Virginia.
Walter Herron Taylor (June 13, 1838 – March 1, 1916) was an American banker, lawyer, soldier, politician, author, and railroad executive from Norfolk, Virginia.
Walter Loomis Newberry
Walter Loomis Newberry (1804, East Windsor, Connecticut – November 6, 1868 at sea) was an American businessman and philanthropist, best known for his bequest that resulted in the creation of the...
Walter Loomis Newberry (1804, East Windsor, Connecticut – November 6, 1868 at sea) was an American businessman and philanthropist, best known for his bequest that resulted in the creation of the...
Wheeler H. Bristol
Wheeler H. Bristol (January 16, 1818 Canaan, Columbia County, New York - November 21, 1904 DeLand, Volusia County, Florida) was an American engineer, railroad executive and politician.
Wheeler H. Bristol (January 16, 1818 Canaan, Columbia County, New York - November 21, 1904 DeLand, Volusia County, Florida) was an American engineer, railroad executive and politician.
Whitmell P. Tunstall
Whitmell Pugh Tunstall (April 15, 1810 – February 19, 1854) was a lawyer and state legislator in Chatham, Virginia.
Whitmell Pugh Tunstall (April 15, 1810 – February 19, 1854) was a lawyer and state legislator in Chatham, Virginia.
Wilkes Angel
Wilkes Angel (February 26, 1817 Exeter, Otsego County, New York - February 1889) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Wilkes Angel (February 26, 1817 Exeter, Otsego County, New York - February 1889) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
William Andrew Quarles
William Andrew Quarles (July 4, 1825 – December 28, 1893) was a Tennessee lawyer, politician, railroad executive, and a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
William Andrew Quarles (July 4, 1825 – December 28, 1893) was a Tennessee lawyer, politician, railroad executive, and a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
William B. Rochester
William Beatty Rochester was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
William Beatty Rochester was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
William Bigler
William Bigler (January 1, 1814 August 9, 1880) was the 12th Governor of Pennsylvania from 1852 to 1855, and later a U.S. Senator for the Democratic Party.
William Bigler (January 1, 1814 August 9, 1880) was the 12th Governor of Pennsylvania from 1852 to 1855, and later a U.S. Senator for the Democratic Party.
William Clark Falkner
William Clark Falkner (July 6, 1825 or 1826 – November 6, 1889) was a soldier, lawyer, politician, businessman, and author in northern Mississippi.
William Clark Falkner (July 6, 1825 or 1826 – November 6, 1889) was a soldier, lawyer, politician, businessman, and author in northern Mississippi.
William Crush
William George Crush was the general passenger agent of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, known familiarly as the "Katy" railroad.
William George Crush was the general passenger agent of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, known familiarly as the "Katy" railroad.
William D. Washburn
William Drew Washburn (January 14, 1831 July 29, 1912) was an American politician.
William Drew Washburn (January 14, 1831 July 29, 1912) was an American politician.
William Dennison, Jr.
William Dennison, Jr. (November 23, 1815 – June 15, 1882) was a Whig and Republican politician from Ohio.
William Dennison, Jr. (November 23, 1815 – June 15, 1882) was a Whig and Republican politician from Ohio.
William Dudley Chipley
William Dudley Chipley (June 6, 1840 – December 1, 1897) was an American railroad tycoon and statesman.
William Dudley Chipley (June 6, 1840 – December 1, 1897) was an American railroad tycoon and statesman.
William E. Dodge, Jr.
William Earl Dodge, Jr. (February 15, 1832 – August 9, 1903) was an American businessperson and philanthropist.
William Earl Dodge, Jr. (February 15, 1832 – August 9, 1903) was an American businessperson and philanthropist.
William G. Lewis
William Gaston Lewis (September 3, 1835 – January 7, 1901) was a Confederate general in the American Civil War.
William Gaston Lewis (September 3, 1835 – January 7, 1901) was a Confederate general in the American Civil War.
William Henry Baldwin Jr.
William Henry Baldwin Jr. (February 5, 1863 – January 3, 1905) was a president of the Long Island Railroad from Boston, Massachusetts.
William Henry Baldwin Jr. (February 5, 1863 – January 3, 1905) was a president of the Long Island Railroad from Boston, Massachusetts.
William Henry Tibbs
William Henry Tibbs (June 10, 1816 – October 18, 1906) was a Tennessee attorney and politician who served in the Confederate States Congress during the American Civil War.
William Henry Tibbs (June 10, 1816 – October 18, 1906) was a Tennessee attorney and politician who served in the Confederate States Congress during the American Civil War.
William J. McAlpine
William Jarvis McAlpine was an American civil engineer and politician from New York.
William Jarvis McAlpine was an American civil engineer and politician from New York.
William Jackson Palmer
William Jackson Palmer (September 17, 1836 – March 13, 1909) was an American civil engineer, soldier, industrialist, and philanthropist.
William Jackson Palmer (September 17, 1836 – March 13, 1909) was an American civil engineer, soldier, industrialist, and philanthropist.
William Keyser
William Keyser (November 23, 1835 – June 3, 1904) was an executive of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) and the Baltimore Copper Company.
William Keyser (November 23, 1835 – June 3, 1904) was an executive of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) and the Baltimore Copper Company.
William Kimmel
William Kimmel (August 15, 1812 — December 28, 1886) was a U.S. Congressman from the third district of Maryland, serving two terms from 1877—1881.
William Kimmel (August 15, 1812 — December 28, 1886) was a U.S. Congressman from the third district of Maryland, serving two terms from 1877—1881.
William Mahone
William Mahone (December 1, 1826 October 8, 1895) was a civil engineer, teacher, soldier, railroad executive, and a member of the Virginia General Assembly and U.S. Congress.
William Mahone (December 1, 1826 October 8, 1895) was a civil engineer, teacher, soldier, railroad executive, and a member of the Virginia General Assembly and U.S. Congress.
William Nelson Page
William Nelson Page (January 6, 1854 – March 7, 1932) was an American civil engineer, entrepreneur, industrialist and capitalist.
William Nelson Page (January 6, 1854 – March 7, 1932) was an American civil engineer, entrepreneur, industrialist and capitalist.
William P. Cutler
William Parker Cutler (July 12, 1812 – April 11, 1889) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
William Parker Cutler (July 12, 1812 – April 11, 1889) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
William R. Cox
William Ruffin Cox (March 11, 1832 – December 26, 1919) was an American soldier and politician from the state of North Carolina.
William Ruffin Cox (March 11, 1832 – December 26, 1919) was an American soldier and politician from the state of North Carolina.
William Seward Webb
William Seward Webb, M.D. (January 31, 1851 – October 29, 1926) was a businessman, and Inspector General of the Vermont militia with the rank of Colonel.
William Seward Webb, M.D. (January 31, 1851 – October 29, 1926) was a businessman, and Inspector General of the Vermont militia with the rank of Colonel.
William T. Martin
William Thompson Martin (March 25, 1823 — March 16, 1910) was an American lawyer and politician who became a Confederate States Army general of cavalry during the American Civil War.
William Thompson Martin (March 25, 1823 — March 16, 1910) was an American lawyer and politician who became a Confederate States Army general of cavalry during the American Civil War.
William Truesdale
William H. Truesdale (1851–1935) was an American railroad executive, primarily known for his service as President of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad at the turn of the twentieth ce...
William H. Truesdale (1851–1935) was an American railroad executive, primarily known for his service as President of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad at the turn of the twentieth ce...
William W. Wright
William Westwood Wright (April 28, 1813 Adams, Jefferson County, New York - June 12, 1889 Geneva, Ontario County, New York) was an American politician from New York.
William Westwood Wright (April 28, 1813 Adams, Jefferson County, New York - June 12, 1889 Geneva, Ontario County, New York) was an American politician from New York.
William Walter Phelps
William Walter Phelps (August 24, 1839 – June 17, 1894), the son of John Jay Phelps, a successful New York City merchant and financier, was born in Dundaff, Pennsylvania.
William Walter Phelps (August 24, 1839 – June 17, 1894), the son of John Jay Phelps, a successful New York City merchant and financier, was born in Dundaff, Pennsylvania.
William Washington Gordon
William Washington Gordon (January 17, 1796 – March 22, 1842) was an American politician and businessman.
William Washington Gordon (January 17, 1796 – March 22, 1842) was an American politician and businessman.
Williams Carter Wickham
Williams Carter Wickham (September 21, 1820 – July 23, 1888) was a lawyer, judge, politician, and an important Confederate cavalry general who fought in the Virginia campaigns during the A...
Williams Carter Wickham (September 21, 1820 – July 23, 1888) was a lawyer, judge, politician, and an important Confederate cavalry general who fought in the Virginia campaigns during the A...
Worthy S. Streator
Dr. Worthy Stevens Streator was an American physician, railroad developer, industrialist and entrepreneur after whom the city of Streator, Illinois is named.
Dr. Worthy Stevens Streator was an American physician, railroad developer, industrialist and entrepreneur after whom the city of Streator, Illinois is named.