William Chapman Ralston

For the British scholar, see William Shedden Ralston.
William Chapman Ralston
Born(1826-01-12)January 12, 1826
Wellsville, Ohio, U.S.
DiedAugust 27, 1875(1875-08-27) (aged 49)
San Francisco, California, US
Burial placeLone Mountain Cemetery; later moved to Cypress Lawn Memorial Park
Other namesW. C. Ralston, Chap Ralston
Occupation(s)Businessman and financier
Known forFounder of the Bank of California
Spouse
Elizabeth Fry
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(m. 1858)​
Children4

William Chapman Ralston (January 12, 1826 – August 27, 1875) was a San Francisco businessman and financier,[1] and the founder of the Bank of California.[2]

  1. ^ "William Ralston - FoundSF". www.foundsf.org. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  2. ^ "A celebrated history". Ralston Hall Mansion. Retrieved 6 August 2011.