Elias Hasket Derby (1739-1799)

Shipping Magnate "King Derby" of Salem, Massachusetts

He was born in Salem, Massachusetts, where he owned and co-owned a vast fleet of privateers that saw him become one of America's earliest millionaires and nicknamed "King Derby" of Salem. In 1761, he married Elizabeth, sister of another Salem millionaire, George Crowninshield. They had seven children (listed) who lived to adulthood and made their home at the magnificent Derby House (see images).

Parents (2)

Richard Derby

Ship's Captain, Shipowner & Merchant, of Salem, Massachusetts

1712-1783

Mary (Hodges) Derby

Mrs Mary (Hodges) Derby

1713-1770

Spouse (1)

Elizabeth (Crowninshield) Derby

Mrs Elizabeth (Crowninshield) Derby

1736-1799

Children (7)

Elizabeth (Derby) West

Mrs Elizabeth (Derby) West, of Oak Hill

1762-1814

Martha (Derby) Prince

Mrs Martha (Derby) Prince

1763-1831

Elias Hasket Derby

Gen. "Hasket" Derby, Ship's Captain & Merchant of Londonderry, New Hampshire

1766-1826

John Derby

Captain John Derby, of Salem, Massachusetts

1767-1831

Anstiss (Derby) Pickman

Mrs Anstiss (Derby) Pickman

1769-1836

Ezekiel Derby

of Salem, Massachusetts

1772-1852

Richard Crowninshield Derby

Shipping Merchant, of Salem & Boston, Massachusetts

1777-1854