Abraham Kinney
1762–1816 (age 54)
Merchant
Biography
Abraham Kinney (1762–1816) was a merchant whose business acumen and commercial endeavors contributed to the economic development of his community. As a merchant, Kinney engaged in trade and commerce that helped sustain and grow the local economy during the early nineteenth century.
His work in commerce and his standing in the merchant community reflected the important role that business leaders played in the development of American towns and cities. Kinney's legacy includes his contributions to the commercial life of his era.