Eben Dyer Jordan


Eben Dyer Jordan Sr. was the co-founder of the department store chain Jordan Marsh with Benjamin L. Marsh in 1841.

Early life

Jordan was born in Danville, Maine to Benjamin and Lydia Jordan on October 13, 1822. He was of English descent.
The Eben Jordan House located on 46 Beacon Street in Beacon Hill is currently under study for landmark status by the Boston Landmarks Commission.

Family life

He married Julia M. Clark on January 13, 1847. They had five children: Walter Jordan, Julia Maria Jordan, Eben Dyer Jordan Jr., and Alice Jordan.

Death

Jordan died on November 15, 1895.