Billings, Frederick (1823-1890)

Person

Dates

Existence: 1823 - 1890

Biography

Frederick H. Billings was a lawyer, financier, and poitician. He was a major investor in the Northern Pacific Railway and served as it's president from 1879-1881. Billings, Montana is named for him. Billings died in 1890.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Henry Villard business papers

FOUND IN: Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School

Collection Identifier: Mss:8993 1862-1928 V719

Overview:

Business records, correspondence, and photographs of 19th century railroad and electrical industry financier Henry Villard (1835-1900)