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John Murray Forbes (February 23, 1813 – October 12, 1898) was an American railroad magnate, merchant, philanthropist and abolitionist. He was president of both the Michigan Central railroad and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad in the 1850s. He kept doing business with Russell & Company.
John Murray Forbes was born in Bordeaux, France in 1813, where his father Ralph was making another of many unsuccessful attempts to establish himself in foreign trade.
The name descends from Scottish immigrants and can be traced back to Sir John de Forbes in Scotland in the 12th century. Family members include businessman John Murray Forbes (1813–1898), part of the first generation who accumulated wealth, and politician John Forbes Kerry (born 1943).
IN the following pages the story of the remarkable life of the late John Murray Forbes is told in brief, at the request of the editor of The Atlantic, by one who had the privilege of knowing...
- Edward Waldo Emerson
John Murray Forbes (1771–1831) was a commercial attaché in Buenos Aires from 1820 to 1831. He witnessed the political turmoil and British influence in Argentina after its independence.
Learn about the life and legacy of John Murray Forbes, a Unitarian who made a fortune in China and invested in the development of the American West. He also supported abolition, education, and civil rights causes.
John Murray Forbes (February 23, 1813 – October 12, 1898) was an American railroad magnate, merchant, philanthropist and abolitionist. He was president of both the Michigan Central railroad and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad in the 1850s. He kept doing business with Russell & Company.
