Elias Hasket Derby

Biography

Elias Hasket Derby built a name for himself as one of the leading merchants of early America, navigating the challenges of international trade and helping to shape the mercantile landscape of New England. His ships carried goods and ambition across the Atlantic, leaving a mark on the economy of his era and inspiring future generations of traders.

He retired to the area near Mount Auburn Cemetery, where he was interred among other pioneering figures, his life’s work standing as a testament to industriousness and the spirit of enterprise that defined his times.