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The brothers began the [[First National Bank]] in [[1880]]. | The brothers began the [[First National Bank]] in [[1880]]. | ||
| − | Sullivan died in [[1884]] and is buried in [[St. Michael's Cemetery]]; the monument to him there is the largest memorial in the cemetery. | + | Sullivan died in [[1884]] and is buried in [[St. Michael's Cemetery]]; the monument to him there is the largest memorial in the cemetery. |
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[[Category:People buried in St. Michael's Cemetery|Sullivan, Daniel]] [[Category:Natives of Ireland|Sullivan, Daniel]] | [[Category:People buried in St. Michael's Cemetery|Sullivan, Daniel]] [[Category:Natives of Ireland|Sullivan, Daniel]] | ||
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| Daniel F. Sullivan | |
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 The Sullivan monument in St. Michael's Cemetery
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| Born | 1833 Ireland |
| Died | 1884 Pensacola |
| Occupation | lumber magnate |
Daniel F. Sullivan, a native of Ireland, moved to Pensacola with his brother Martin after the Civil War. They were very successful in the lumber business, purchasing several mills and wharfs on Pensacola Bay and large areas of timber in other parts of Escambia County. The town of Century was founded around the lumber industry the brothers brought to the area. Sullivan also built the Pensacola Opera House.
The brothers began the First National Bank in 1880.
Sullivan died in 1884 and is buried in St. Michael's Cemetery; the monument to him there is the largest memorial in the cemetery.
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