Ashbel Green Ralston

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Ashbel Green Ralston, fourth of the sons of Robert and Sarah (nee Clarkson) Ralston, was born October 11, 1796, graduated from the College of New Jersey in 1815, and actively engaged in business in Philadelphia for some years. From December 21, 1821, to May 29, 1833, he was one of the Managers of the Philadelphia Savings Fund Society; and was also one of the organizers of the Girard Bank, founded December 31, 1831, following the death of Stephen Girard.

 He had, June 13, 1829, while abroad, at Trinity Church, May-le-bone, London, married Eliza Wiggin, eldest daughter of Timothy Wiggin, of Harley street.  Mr. Ralston finally established a permanent residence in England, where he continued to reside until his death, the exact date of which is unknown to the writer.  He was without issue.