James Savage

Who was James Savage?

James Savage was one of the founding fathers of Provident Institution for Savings in the Town of Boston established in 1816 as the first chartered savings bank in the United States. James was also well known for his research as an antiquary as author of "A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England; A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England". And, was instrumental in helping his son-in-law William Barton Rogers establish MIT, as well as, helping his cousin Frederic Tudor establish the ice trade in the West Indies, among many other ventures.