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George Fisher Baker
Birth: 3-27-1840
Death: 5-2-1931
RelationshipsParentsBaker, Eveline
Biography
His father was a close friend and biographer of WHS. Educated at S. S. Seward Institute in Florida, NY. Baker was the co-founder of the First National Bank of the City of New York in 1863, which is now Citibank. Baker had a major influence on American banking and finance during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Turned towards philanthropy in later part of life. At death, his estimated net worth was over $100 million.
Letter References
Letter from Anna Wharton Seward to Frances Miller Seward, March 31, 1861
Letter from Frances Adeline Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, February 1, 1863
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Biography: His father was a close friend and biographer of WHS. Educated at S. S. Seward Institute in Florida, NY. Baker was the co-founder of the First National Bank of the City of New York in 1863, which is now Citibank. Baker had a major influence on American banking and finance during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Turned towards philanthropy in later part of life. At death, his estimated net worth was over $100 million.Citation Type: WebsiteWebsite Viewing Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 20:15Website's Last Modified Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 20:15
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ParentsBaker, Eveline
Baker, Eveline
Biography
His father was a close friend and biographer of WHS. Educated at S. S. Seward Institute in Florida, NY. Baker was the co-founder of the First National Bank of the City of New York in 1863, which is now Citibank. Baker had a major influence on American banking and finance during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Turned towards philanthropy in later part of life. At death, his estimated net worth was over $100 million.
Letter from Anna Wharton Seward to Frances Miller Seward, March 31, 1861
Letter from Frances Adeline Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, February 1, 1863
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Biography and Citation Information:
Biography:
His father was a close friend and biographer of WHS. Educated at S. S. Seward Institute in Florida, NY. Baker was the co-founder of the First National Bank of the City of New York in 1863, which is now Citibank. Baker had a major influence on American banking and finance during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Turned towards philanthropy in later part of life. At death, his estimated net worth was over $100 million.
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