James Ludington | |
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| Born | April 18, 1827 |
| Died | April 1, 1891 (aged 63) |
| Resting place | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, entrepreneur |
| Employer | Self-employed |
| Known for | Developing Ludington, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Never married |
| Parent(s) | Lewis Ludington, father |
| Relatives | see Ludington family |
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James Ludington (April 18, 1827 – April 1, 1891) was an American businessman.[1][2] He obtained a sawmill in the village of Pere Marquette. Ludington platted the land there and formed a town with a lumber company operation. He sold his interest to the lumber company for a large sum of money and became wealthy. The town later changed its name and became Ludington, Michigan, although he never lived there.
- ^ Historic Mason County 1980, p. 303
- ^ Historic Mason County 1980, p. 11