Jemmy Wood
Jemmy Wood | |
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A print by George Rowe of Cheltenham depicting James Wood with the Gloucester Old Bank in the background. | |
| Born | October 7, 1756 England |
| Died | April 20, 1836 (aged 79) |
| Occupation | Banker |
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".