Charles Crocker

Charles Crocker
c. 1872 by Stephen W. Shaw
Born(1822-09-16)September 16, 1822
DiedAugust 14, 1888(1888-08-14) (aged 65)
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Mary Ann Deming
(m. 1852; died 1887)
Children6, including Charles, George, William
RelativesEdwin B. Crocker (brother)
Henry J. Crocker (nephew)
Harry Crocker (grand-nephew)

Charles Crocker (September 16, 1822 – August 14, 1888) was an American railroad executive who was one of the founders of the Central Pacific Railroad, which constructed the westernmost portion of the first transcontinental railroad, and took control with partners of the Southern Pacific Railroad.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Obituary. Charles Crocker". The New York Times. August 15, 1888. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  2. ^ "Merced County Sun 10 December 1909 — California Digital Newspaper Collection : GEO. CROCKER IS DEAD IN NEW YORK". cdnc.ucr.edu. Retrieved January 20, 2024.