Charles Crocker
Charles Crocker | |
|---|---|
c. 1872 | |
| Born | September 16, 1822 Troy, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 14, 1888 (aged 65) Monterey, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Mary Ann Deming
(m. 1852; died 1887) |
| Children | 6, including Charles, George, William |
| Relatives | Edwin B. Crocker (brother) Henry J. Crocker (nephew) Harry Crocker (grand-nephew) |
Charles Crocker (September 16, 1822 – August 14, 1888) was an American railroad executive who was one of the founders of the Central Pacific Railroad, which constructed the westernmost portion of the first transcontinental railroad, and took control with partners of the Southern Pacific Railroad.