William Beard (1801-1886)

Land Developer & Railroad Contractor, of Brooklyn, New York

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He was born at Foxhall in County Westmeath, Ireland. Emigrating to New York, he is remembered for developing Erie Basin at Brooklyn, the largest man-made harbor on the Eastern Seaboard. He lived at 140 Amity Street in Brooklyn, had twenty children, and died leaving property and real estate valued at $100,000.

Spouse

Mary Ann (Johnston) Beard

Mrs Mary Ann (Johnston) Beard

1810-1856

Children

Oliver Thomas Beard

Lt.-Col. Oliver Thomas Beard, Attorney, of New York City

1832-1898

Categories

Property Magnates
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