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Richard Thornton Wilson Jr. (September 11, 1866 – December 29, 1929) was an American investment banker and capitalist who was a prominent figure in thoroughbred horse racing in the early decades of the 20th century.
Richard Thornton Wilson (c. 1829 – November 26, 1910) was a multimillionaire American investment banker known for being the father of five children who all married into prominent families during the Gilded Age of New York.
Richard Thornton Wilson Jr. ’46. Thornton died June 5, 1996, at his home, South Wind, in Newport, R.I. He had been troubled by emphysema for several years. He was active in many social clubs in Newport and NYC, where he grew up.
American investment banker and capitalist who was a prominent figure in thoroughbred horse racing in the early decades of the 20th century. Wilson was born in New York City, one of five surviving children of Richard Thornton Wilson Sr. (1829–1910) and Melissa Clementine Johnston (1831–1908).
25 de ene. de 2022 · Known as the Wilson Chute, it had been a regular feature of the track until 1972, when the area was converted to additional parking. The Wilson Chute is named in honor of Richard T. Wilson, Jr. who had been the President of the Saratoga Racing Association beginning in 1909.
4 de feb. de 2024 · Richard Thornton Wilson Jr. (September 11, 1866 December 29, 1929) was an American banker and businessman who was a prominent figure in Thoroughbred horse racing in the early decades of the 20th Century. Wilson was born in New York City one of five surviving children of Richard Thornton Wilson Sr.
5 de jun. de 1996 · A longtime loyal mason, Thornton served as district deputy grand master in NYC. He was a descendant of John Jacob Astor. Thornton was first married to the late Carmel Snow, who bore him two children, Carmel Fromson and Richard T. III.
