Salisbury, O.J. (Orange James), 1845-1907

O. J. Salisbury was an important western stagecoach/freighting operator, mining developer, banker and hotel owner based in Salt Lake city. He founded "Gilmer & Salisbury" which became one of the larger western stage operations, covering 7 states or territories. O. J. Salisbury was born on July 28, 1845, in Bronx, Richmond, New York. He married Margaret Blaine Walker (year unknown) and they had at least three children. His sons were Orange J. Salisbury, Jr. and R. Walker Salisbury. One daughter's married name was Mrs. Lewis R. McCornick. He passed away on June 18, 1907, in New York City.

From the description of Orange J. Salisbury letter, 1891. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 368057134

O.J. Salisbury (1945-1907) founded Gilmer & Salisbury.

O. J. Salisbury was an important western stagecoach/freighting operator, mining developer, banker and hotel owner based in Salt Lake city. He founded Gilmer & Salisbury which became one of the larger western stage operations, covering 7 states or territories.

O. J. Salisbury was born on July 28, 1945 in Bronx, Richmond, New York. He married Margaret Blaine Walker (year unknown) and they had at least three children. His sons were Orange J. Salisbury, Jr. and R. Walker Salisbury. One daughter’s married name was Mrs. Lewis R. McCornick. He passed away on June 18, 1907 in New York City.

From the guide to the Orange J. Salisbury letter, 1891, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)