Jemmy Wood

Jemmy Wood
A print by George Rowe of Cheltenham depicting James Wood with the Gloucester Old Bank in the background.
Born(1756-10-07)October 7, 1756
England
DiedApril 20, 1836(1836-04-20) (aged 79)
OccupationBanker

James "Jemmy" Wood (7 October 1756 – 20 April 1836) was the owner of the Gloucester Old Bank who became nationally known as "The Gloucester Miser". His wealth of around £900,000 was stated at the time to have made him "the richest commoner in His Majesty's dominions".