Thorndike, Israel, 1755-1832
Dates
- Existence: 1755 - 1832
Biography
Israel Thorndike (April 30, 1755 – May 9, 1832) was an American merchant, politician, and industrialist. He made a fortune in privateering and the China trade, was active in Federalist party politics during the Thomas Jefferson and James Madison administrations, and later was one of the largest financiers of the early Industrial Revolution in the United States.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Israel Thorndike letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 825309
Webster Mss 825309
Date(s):
1825-05-09
Abstract
In English.
New Hampshire Iron Factory Company certificate
Collection
Identifier: Mss 834613
Mss 834613
Date(s):
1834-11-13
Abstract
In English.