Ezra Cornell
Ezra Cornell (January 11, 1807 – December 9, 1874) was an American businessman and, with Andrew Dickson White, is founder of Cornell University, . He was born in Westchester County, New York, the son of a potter, Elijah Cornell. He was a first cousin, four times removed of Benjamin Franklin on his maternal grandmother's side. Having travelled extensively as a carpenter in New York State, Ezra, upon first setting eyes on Cayuga Lake and Ithaca, decided Ithaca would be his future home.
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January 11 - 1807 - December 9 - 1874 - American - Andrew Dickson White - Cornell University - Westchester County, New York - Potter - Benjamin Franklin - New York State - Cayuga Lake - Ithaca
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