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David Hoadley

American businessman

Died when: 67 years 188 days (810 months)
Star Sign: Aquarius

 

David Hoadley

David Hoadley (February 13, 1806 – August 20, 1873) was an American businessman, and an executive in the banking and railroad industries.He is best known for taking over the Panama Railway in November 1851 as the company faced bankruptcy while attempting to build a railroad across the Isthmus of Panama.

Hoadley was able to stabilize the company as well as complete the railroad a year ahead of schedule.


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