Elizabeth Murray

(1726 - 1785)
Businesswoman

Related Landmarks

Downtown
18th Century

Business

Elizabeth Murray (1726–85), a self-made businesswoman in colonial Boston, supported women’s independence by mentoring nieces and helping others start shops.
Ladies Walk
18th Century

Business

Government & Public Service

Elizabeth Murray (1726-1785) ran a business next to the State House. Abigail Adams (1744-1818) witnessed the Declaration of Independence reading at the Old State House in 1776.