James Ben Ali Haggin

James Ben Ali Haggin
Born(1822-12-09)December 9, 1822
Harrodsburg, Kentucky,
United States
DiedSeptember 12, 1914(1914-09-12) (aged 91)
Newport, Rhode Island,
United States
Resting placeWoodlawn Cemetery
EducationCentre College
Occupation(s)Lawyer, Rancher, Investor, Racehorse owner/breeder
Known forRancho Del Paso, Elmendorf Farm
Spouses
Eliza Jane Sanders
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(m. 1846⁠–⁠1893)​
(her death)
Margaret Pearl Voorhies
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(m. 1897)​
Children5
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James Ben Ali Haggin (December 9, 1822 – September 12, 1914) was an American attorney, rancher, investor, art collector, and a major owner and breeder in the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing.[1] Haggin made a fortune in the aftermath of the California Gold Rush and was a multi-millionaire by 1880.[2]

Those who recounted James Ben Ali Haggin's appearance often noted his short stature and "slightly Oriental appearance handed down from his Turkish ancestors".[3]

  1. ^ New York Times - September 13, 1914 obituary for James B. A. Haggin
  2. ^ Kleber, John E. (1992). The Kentucky Encyclopedia. University Press of Kentucky. p. 397. ISBN 0-8131-1772-0.
  3. ^ Brackney, Peter (2014), Lost Lexington, Kentucky, Arcadia Publishing, ISBN 978-1625851284