Thomas Poynton Ives

Biography

Thomas Poynton Ives was born in 1769 and became a respected merchant of Providence, joining in partnerships that facilitated trade and supported the city’s growing prosperity. He balanced keen business sense with a generous spirit, investing in ventures that held promise for the wider community.

Ives cared deeply for the institutions that nurtured Providence, from educational efforts to charitable works, and he encouraged others to contribute their energies to the common good. His steady hand and thoughtful counsel were pillars in the social and economic life of the region.