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George Crowninshield Sr.

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George Crowninshield Sr.

Birth
Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
16 Jun 1815 (aged 80)
Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial
Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA Add to Map
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Asia and international trading merchant, shipowner, outfitter and investor in privateers, and one of America's early millionaires. At the time of the Jeffersonian embargo in 1807, he was estimated to be worth $16 million (more than $280 million in 2020 dollars).
Asia and international trading merchant, shipowner, outfitter and investor in privateers, and one of America's early millionaires. At the time of the Jeffersonian embargo in 1807, he was estimated to be worth $16 million (more than $280 million in 2020 dollars).

Gravesite Details

Inscription on tomb cap is competely worn away by elements. Tomb was located using photo by architectural photographer Frank Cousins taken in the late 19th century. It is among a row of tomb caps along chain-link fence, fifth from right.



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