William Newton Mercer
William Newton Mercer | |
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William Newton Mercer | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1790 |
| Died | August 16, 1874 (aged 83–84) New Orleans, Louisiana, US |
| Spouse |
Ann Eliza Farar
(after 1823) |
| Relations | |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Virginia, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine |
| Occupation | Surgeon, plantation owner |
William Newton Mercer (1790 – August 16, 1874) was a surgeon, plantation and slave owner in the lower Mississippi River valley before the American Civil War, banker, and civic leader of 19th-century New Orleans. His New Orleans residence later became the clubhouse of The Boston Club, which has been associated with the history of business and Carnival in New Orleans.