Collis Potter Huntington
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Collis Potter Huntington Net Worth

His estimated salary is unknown. Collis Potter Huntington was an American entrepreneur who was one of the "Big Four" who built the Central Pacific Railroad, the first transcontinental railroad in North America. He was also responsible for the development of other major railway lines, including the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway. His net worth is estimated to be $12 million, though his salary is unknown.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 22, 1821
Birth Place Connecticut
Age 198 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $12 Million (2024)

About

American entrepreneur who is considered one of the "Big Four" who built the Central Pacific Railroad, the railroad network which completed North America's first transcontinental railroad. He is also responsible for the development of other major railway lines, including the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway.

Before Fame

He began working as a travelling salesman at age 16 and co-founded a general store with his brother in 1842. He later moved to Sacramento, California at the start of the gold rush.

Trivia

By developing the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, he helped Guyandotte, West Virginia expand into a new city, which was named Huntington in his honor.

Family Life

He was married to Elizabeth Stillman Stoddard from 1844 until her death in 1883 and later got remarried to Arabella D. Worsham in 1884. He had nine children.

Associated With

He is considered one of the "Big Four" of the Central Pacific Railraod along with Mark Hopkins Jr. and Charles Crocker.

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