Balthazar P. Melick

Balthazar P. Melick
Born(1770-10-26)October 26, 1770
Lebanon Township, New Jersey
DiedNovember 20, 1835(1835-11-20) (aged 65)
Other names"Baltus"
OccupationsMerchant, Banker
Years active1783–1831
Known forFounder of Chemical Bank,
Melick & Burger

Balthazar P. Melick (also known as Baltus) (October 26, 1770 – November 20, 1835), an American merchant and banker, was the founder of Chemical Bank in 1823. Melick served as the first president of Chemical from 1823 to 1831.

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