Legacy
Three of Richard Borden's sons would carry on their father's tradition in the family's businesses. In 1871, his eldest son, Colonel Thomas James Borden (1832–1902) would build the Richard Borden Mill, as a tribute to his father, and succeed his uncle Jefferson as agent of the Print Works, as well as numerous other concerns.
Richard Baxter Borden (1834–1906) would serve as either president, director and treasurer of several mills, banks and insurance companies.
Matthew C.D. Borden (1842–1912) would eventually take over the American Printing Company in 1887.
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