Gurdon Wattles

Gurdon Wallace Wattles was an early businessman, banker and civic leader in Omaha, Nebraska who became responsible for bankrolling much of early Hollywood. Wattles was said to possess all the right credentials to direct Omahas fortunes for the twentieth century in the postpioneer era humble beginnings, outstanding ability, a fine intellect, impeccable manners, driving ambition, and a ruthless streak.

Gurdon Wallace Wattles was the third son of James Wattles and Elizabeth Ann Betsy Whitton. He was born on May 12, 1855 in the town of Richford, Tioga County, New York and died on January 31, 1932 at Hollywood, California. He was the grandson of Jehiel Wattles and Phoebe Lathrop and Dr. Tower Whitton, a 1796 graduate of Dartmouth College.

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