William Fletcher Weld
William Fletcher Weld | |
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| Born | William Fletcher Weld April 15, 1800 |
| Died | December 12, 1881 (aged 81) |
| Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
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| Children | with Bryant: William Gordon Weld (1827-1896), Mary Minot (1829-1853), Sarah (1831-1831), Sarah Minot (1832-after 1895), Frances Bryant (1834-1857), Anna Minot (1835-1924) with Walker: George Walker Weld (1840-1905) |
| Parent(s) | William Gordon Weld Hannah Minot |
| Relatives | George Richards Minot Weld (1803-1853), brother, Stephen Minot Weld (1806-1867), brother, Thomas Swan Weld (1810-1848), brother, Christopher Minot Weld (1812-1878), brother, Francis Minot Weld (1815-1886), brother, John Gardner Weld (1818-1876), brother |
| Family | The Welds |
William Fletcher Weld (April 15, 1800 – December 12, 1881) was an American shipping magnate during the Golden Age of Sail and a member of the prominent Weld family. He later invested in railroads and real estate. Weld multiplied his family's fortune into a huge legacy for his descendants and the public.