David Halliday Moffat (David Halliday Moffat)

David Halliday Moffat

Businessman. A railroad tycoon and mining magnate, he was the builder of the world-renowned Moffat Road train route in Colorado. He co-founded the “Woolworth and Moffat” department stores (now known as Woolworth’s). One of the founders of Denver University, he was a close friend of Horace and Baby Doe Tabor. (bio by: Salena Odom)  Family links:  Spouse:  Frances Arabella Buckhout Moffat (1843 – 1926)* *Calculated relationship

Born

  • July, 22, 1839
  • USA

Died

  • March, 03, 1911
  • USA

Cemetery

  • Fairmount Cemetery
  • Colorado
  • USA

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