Henry B Bolster
Henry B Bolster | |
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| Born | Baruch Bolster, Jr June 8, 1792 Stoddard, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | July 21, 1859 (aged 67) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Greenwood Cemetery |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur & Politician |
| Political party | Whig Party |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Newhall (m. 1815–1818 her death) Sarah Maria Chilson (m 1822–1851 her death) |
Henry B Bolster (1792–1859) was a politically active entrepreneur in New York City during the early to mid 19th century. He was born in New Hampshire to an American family with roots back to the 17th century. His father was a Revolutionary War and The War of 1812 Veteran rising to the rank of Captain. Henry served as the Superintendent of Paving for the City of New York as well as was elected in two different Wards of Manhattan to the office of Assistant Alderman therefore served on the Common Council. Henry also was the original founder of a stage coach line that made him a wealthy man. Because of his wealth, he was an investor in several other business adventures including Insurance and Banking.