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William Pryor Letchworth
William Pryor Letchworth | |
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| Born | William Pryor Letchworth (1823-05-26)May 26, 1823 Brownville, New York |
| Died | December 1, 1910(1910-12-01) (aged 87) Castile, New York |
| Employer | Pratt & Letchworth |
| Parent(s) | Josiah Letchworth Ann Hance |
William Pryor Letchworth (May 26, 1823 – December 1, 1910) was an American businessman notable for his charitable work, including his donation of his 1,000-acre estate to the State of New York which became known as Letchworth State Park.[1]
Early years
Letchworth was born in Brownville, New York on May 26, 1823, the fourth of eight children born to Josiah Letchworth and Ann (née Hance) Letchworth.
Raised as a Quaker, Letchworth learned the values of hard work, charity, and development of the intellect from his family.[2]
Career
At age 15, Letchworth was hired as a clerk at Hayden & Holmes, a saddlery and hardware company. Letchworth succeeded at his