Maj. Leonard Bleecker (1755-1844)

Founder of the New York Stock Exchange & the Society of the Cincinnati

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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.

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Jacobus Rutger Bleecker

"James" Bleecker, of New Rochelle, Westchester Co., New York

1716-1791

Abigail (Lispenard) Bleecker

Mrs Abigail (Lispenard) Bleecker

1718-1807

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