George Higginson

1804–1889 (age 85)

Banker/Businessman

Biography

George Higginson, born in 1804, guided banking and commercial activities at a time when Boston's economy was expanding, earning the trust of clients through prudent judgement.

He invested in the cultural and civic life of the city, backing efforts that improved schools and public amenities, and his legacy rests quietly beneath the trees of Mount Auburn Cemetery.