Richard Thornton Wilson, Jr.

Biography

Richard Thornton Wilson, Jr. was a financier whose steady guidance brought capital and confidence to the enterprises that shaped the nation’s growth in the early twentieth century. He navigated the complexities of the markets with integrity, supporting railroads and other ventures that connected communities and spurred commerce.

Quiet yet influential, he believed in putting wealth to work for the common good, encouraging long-term thinking and responsible practices that earned him the respect of peers and posterity alike.