The Life and Times of Thomas Fortune Ryan, A Nelson County Boy

By Jonathan Gregory Reed

Thomas Fortune Ryan was a well-known and respected man during his lifetime, especially among the citizens of Nelson County, Virginia, where Ryan was born and spent the first seventeen years of his life. When he died in 1928, he was America's 10th wealthiest man and Virginia's wealthiest native son. Although he came from eager means, he would slowly rise to become one of America's chief financiers and investors. The generosity he bestowed upon Virginia during his lifetime made him their most beloved son. Today, very few people know about Thomas Fortune Ryan, but in his day, he was very well-known worldwide. In this brief biography, you will learn more about his life, family, road to wealth, scandals, and much more. Included in the book are pictures, newspaper articles, and (some retyped newspaper articles for better reading and understanding of this man.)

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DCJRC53X
• ISBN13: 9798333930194
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 202 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"