Jay Gould and W. A. O'Doherty named receivers for the A&GW, then transferred to Reuben Hitchcock of Cleveland.

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1852

Marvin Kent, Judge Kinsman, Dr. Earle, and Mr. Boyer of the Franklin and Warren Railroad attending a meeting of representatives with railroad interest at the American Hotel in Cleveland.

1874

Erie Railroad leases A&GW Railroad for 99 years at terms very favorable to A&GW. This lease was quickly repudiated by the new president of Erie Railroad, Hugh Jewett.