Nicholas Low

Biography

Nicholas Low was a prominent New York merchant whose commercial activities contributed significantly to the economic development of the early American republic. As a successful businessman operating during the Revolutionary War period and beyond, Low was part of the merchant class that drove commerce and trade in the young nation.

Low's career as a merchant reflected the vital role of commerce in the development of the American economy during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. His longevity and continued success in business throughout the early decades of the republic demonstrate his acumen and adaptability during a period of significant economic and political change. His burial at Green-Wood Cemetery reflects his prominence in New York society and his contributions to the commercial life of the nation.