Sheldon Thompson

Background

He was born in Derby, Connecticut on July 2, 1785.

Career

He also entered the salt trade from the Onondaga salt mines. Around 1816 or 1817, Thompson moved to Black Rock, and promoted the village which was in direct competition with Buffalo for the western terminus of the Erie Canal. By 1830, Thompson moved to Buffalo and became a principal freight forwarder.

On March 8, 1840, Sheldon Thompson became the first mayor elected by the people.

In 1845, he retired from active business life and occupied himself with the management of his estate. He died in Buffalo on March 13, 1851, and is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Connections

Partner:

Jacob Townsend