Henry W. Sage
American businessman, philanthropist (1814–1897) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Henry Williams Sage (January 31, 1814 – September 18, 1897) was a wealthy New York State businessman, philanthropist, and early benefactor and trustee of Cornell University.[1][2]
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Henry W. Sage | |
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Member of the New York State Assembly | |
In office January 1, 1847 – December 31, 1847 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Henry Williams Sage January 31, 1814 Middletown, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | September 18, 1897(1897-09-18) (aged 83) Ithaca, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse |
Susan Elizabeth Linn
(m. 1840; died 1885) |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Henry M. Sage (grandson) Josiah Williams (uncle) |
Education | The Albany Academy Yale College |
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