William Pulteney (1729 – 1805)

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William (Johnstone) Pulteney was a wealthy land owner in America who resided in Bath. He was responsible for developing the Bathwick Estate and connecting it to the city by the building of Pulteney Bridge.

You can discover more of Britain’s American heritage at The American Museum.