John Hillric Bonn
Hillric John Bonn (1829 – November 15, 1891) was the first president of the North Hudson County Railway and remained so until his death in 1891, a period of twenty-six years.[1] He also was one of the founders of the Eldorado Amusement Park in Weehawken, New Jersey.[2][1]
John Hillric Bonn | |
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| President of the North Hudson County Railway | |
| In office 1865–1891 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1829 Friesland, Germany |
| Died | November 15, 1891 (aged 62) Weehawken, New Jersey |
| Occupation | Railroad executive |
Biography
He was born in 1829 in Friesland, Germany. He migrated to the United States in 1857 and married Angelique Bonjer.[1]
He founded and became the first president of the North Hudson County Railway in 1865.[1]
On October 18, 1891 it was announced that the Hoboken Land and Improvement Company was purchasing his holdings for $2,500,000 (approximately $71,139,000 today).[3]
He died on November 15, 1891 in Weehawken, New Jersey of a cerebral aneurysm.[1]
References
- "A Busy Life Brought To A Close. J. H. Bonn, North Hudson Railway Company's President, Dead". New York Times. November 17, 1891.
- "John Hillric Bonn". Genealogical History Of Hudson & Bergen Counties N.J. Hoboken Historical Museum.
- "North Hudson Railway. John H. Bonn To Sell His Controlling Interest In The Road". New York Times. October 18, 1891.
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