Richard Thornton Wilson Jr.

Richard Thornton Wilson Jr.
Born(1866-09-11)September 11, 1866
New York City, New York
US
DiedDecember 29, 1929(1929-12-29) (aged 63)
New York City, New York, US
Burial placeWoodlawn Cemetery
Alma materColumbia University
Occupation(s)Investment banker, racetrack owner and president, racehorse owner/breeder
Employer(s)Saratoga Racing Association
R. T. Wilson & Co.
Spouse
Marion Steedman Mason
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(m. 1902)​
Parent(s)Richard Thornton Wilson
Melissa Clementine Johnston
RelativesMarshall Orme Wilson (brother)
Mary Wilson Goelet (sister)
Grace Vanderbilt (sister)

Richard Thornton Wilson Jr. (September 11, 1866 – December 29, 1929) was an American investment banker and capitalist who was a prominent figure in thoroughbred horse racing in the early decades of the 20th century.[1][2]

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