Samuel Sloan (railroad executive)

For other people named Samuel Sloan, see Samuel Sloan (disambiguation).

Samuel Sloan
Early 20th century Crosshatch Portrait.
Born(1817-12-25)December 25, 1817
Lisburn, County Down, Ireland
DiedSeptember 22, 1907(1907-09-22) (aged 89)
Garrison, New York, U.S.
OccupationsImporter, Senator, Railroad Executive
Spouse
Margaret Elmendorf
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(after 1844)​
Children11
Parent(s)William Sloan and Elizabeth Simpson
RelativesJames C. Auchincloss (grandson)
S. Sloan Colt (grandson)

Samuel Sloan (December 25, 1817 – September 22, 1907) was an American politician, businessman and executive. He is most known for his tenure as the president of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (DL&W) for 32 years.

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