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Richard Borden

American businessman (1795-1874) · United States · On the map · Founders · Died at 78

Colonel Richard Borden (1795-1874) was an American businessman and civic leader from Fall River, Massachusetts. He co-founded the Fall River Iron Works in 1821, and later built several early cotton mills, as well as the Fall River Line, Fall River Gas Works Company, the Fall River Railroad, banks and other businesses.

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The Borden family would dominate the economic and civic life of Fall River into the early 20th century.

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Country
United States
Category
Founders
Type
Founder
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1795 to 1874 · aged 78