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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.
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).
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.
21. Nov. 2018 · The third brother, John Murray Forbes, sailed to China in July 1830 with Augustine Heard on a ship commanded by his brother Robert. He quickly made a fortune in Canton, working closely with the rich hong merchant Wu Bingjian (1769-1843), known to Western traders as Howqua, and this connection greatly benefited the firm.
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 him...
John Murray Forbes (i813?1898) was the youngest son of Ralph Bennet Forbes, who died insolvent leaving his penniless widow, the former Margaret Perkins, to bring up her large
4. Apr. 2021 · Commissioned by John Murray Forbes, a white entrepreneur and abolitionist, this edition was distributed in the South in hopes of recruiting Black men to fight for the Union Army. To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription.
