Israel Thorndike

Israel Thorndike

Israel Thorndike (1755-1832) was a sailor and merchant, born in Beverly, Massachusetts. He went to sea at an early age, commanded a privateer during the American Revolution, and became active in the early China trade. He was elected to the Massachusetts legislature 13 times. In 1810 he moved to Boston, and his mansion became a center for political and social discourse. Along with Elbridge Gerry, he helped to create the gerrymander.

He is considered to have been the fiftieth wealthiest American of all time (adjusted for inflation), having left an enormous fortune. [http://www.scottwinslow.com/2002/wealthy.asp]


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