John Hillric Bonn (1829 – November 15, 1891) was the first president of the North Hudson County Railway and remained so until his death in 1891, a period of twenty-six years.[1] He also was one of the founders of the Eldorado Amusement Park in Weehawken, New Jersey.[2][1]

John Hillric Bonn
President of the North Hudson County Railway
In office
1865–1891
Personal details
Born1829
Friesland, Grand Duchy of Oldenburg
DiedNovember 15, 1891(1891-11-15) (aged 62)
Weehawken, New Jersey
OccupationRailroad executive

Biography

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He was born in 1829 in Friesland, Grand Duchy of Oldenburg. He migrated to the United States in 1857 and married Angelique Bonjer.[1]

He founded and became the first president of the North Hudson County Railway in 1865.[1]

On October 18, 1891, it was announced that the Hoboken Land and Improvement Company was purchasing his holdings for $2,500,000 (approximately $84,778,000 today).[3]

He died on November 15, 1891, in Weehawken, New Jersey of a cerebral aneurysm.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "A Busy Life Brought To A Close. J. H. Bonn, North Hudson Railway Company's President, Dead". New York Times. November 17, 1891.
  2. ^ "John Hillric Bonn". Genealogical History Of Hudson & Bergen Counties N.J. Hoboken Historical Museum.
  3. ^ "North Hudson Railway. John H. Bonn To Sell His Controlling Interest In The Road". New York Times. October 18, 1891.