Ivory Quinby
Ivory Quinby | |
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Ivory Quinby | |
| Born | July 14, 1817 Buxton, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | October 23, 1869 (aged 52) Monmouth, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Colby College |
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| Known for | Benefactor and founding father of Monmouth College; helped make Monmouth a transportation center |
| Spouses | Jane Allen (m. 1839)Mary Pearce (m. 1848) |
| Children | 8 |
Ivory Quinby (July 14, 1817 – October 23, 1869) was an American businessman who was notably one of the earliest benefactors of Monmouth College, and also helped establish Monmouth, Illinois as a transportation center.