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Eleazar Lord
Birth: 9-9-1778
Death: 6-3-1871
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Eleazer Lord: Born in 1788 in Connecticut Lord gave up a career in ministry to pursue business. He founded The University of New York and Auburn Theological Seminary in 1820, and became first President of the New York and Erie Railroad. Married twice: First wife, Elizabeth Pierson (1824-1833). Second wife, Ruth Thompson (1835-1871). Mentioned in letter by WHS to SSS (18380602).
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Eleazer Lord: Born in 1788 in Connecticut Lord gave up a career in ministry to pursue business. He founded The University of New York and Auburn Theological Seminary in 1820, and became first President of the New York and Erie Railroad. Married twice: First wife, Elizabeth Pierson (1824-1833). Second wife, Ruth Thompson (1835-1871). Mentioned in letter by WHS to SSS (18380602).
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Lord Family Papers
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