Austin E. Lathrop
Entrepreneur

Austin E. Lathrop Net Worth

He made his fortune in the mining and shipping industries, and was a major investor in the Alaska Steamship Company. He also owned a number of businesses in Alaska, including a hotel, a theater, and a brewery. His estimated salary is unknown. Austin E. Lathrop was an Entrepreneur born in 1865 who had a net worth of $1 Million. He made his fortune in the mining and shipping industries, and was a major investor in the Alaska Steamship Company. He also owned a number of businesses in Alaska, including a hotel, a theater, and a brewery. His estimated salary is unknown.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 5, 1865
Birth Place Michigan
Age 154 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $1 Million (2024)

About

One of Alaska's first millionaires who fiercely opposed its joining the United States.

Before Fame

He developed an interest in Alaska with news of its gold deposits, and he bought half an interest in a steam schooner and brought it to Alaskan waters to provide the goldseekers with transportation.

Trivia

He owned several businesses around Alaska, which made him fear taxes if it should join the United States.

Family Life

He was born in Lapeer County, Michigan, to Eugene Lathrop and Susan Miriah Parsons Lathrop.

Associated With

He may have inspired the character Richard Burton played in the film Ice Palace from 1960.

About the author

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