Benjamin Winthrop (1762-1844)

Co-Founder of the New York Stock Exchange

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He was one of the 24 brokers who signed the Buttonwood Agreement (1792) which allowed for the creation of the New York Stock Exchange and is one of the most important financial documents in U.S. history.

Parents (2)

John Still Winthrop

of New London, Connecticut

1719-1776

Elizabeth (Shirreff) Winthrop

Mrs Elizabeth (Shirreff) Hay, Winthrop

1724-1793

Spouse (1)

Judith (Stuyvesant) Winthrop

Mrs Judith (Stuyvesant) Winthrop

1765-1844

Children (2)

Elizabeth (Winthrop) Chanler

Mrs Elizabeth Shirreff (Winthrop) Chanler

1789-1866

Benjamin Robert Winthrop

President of the Marine Insurance Company, New York

1804-1879