Moses Taylor
1806–1882 (age 76)
Banker
Biography
Moses Taylor built a strong financial foundation for his city, lending his talents as a banker and investor to projects that fueled growth and opportunity across New York. He balanced business acumen with a generous heart, supporting hospitals and charitable efforts that eased the burdens of many.
He rests in the New York City Marble Cemetery, where visitors continue to honor a man who believed prosperity should lift the lives of others.