Dominick Lynch

Dominick Lynch (1754 in Galway, Ireland – 5 June 1825) was an Irish born American general merchant and wine merchant who made his fortune in Bruges, Belgium and then New York City, founding what is today Rome, New York originally referred to as Lynchville. Lynch was a member of the Lynch family, one of the Tribes of Galway with his descendants including many Mayors of Galway. He was born to a catholic family the son of James Lynch and Anastatia Joyce and was said to have received an excellent education. He married his cousin Jane Lynch of Dublin on the 31st of August 1780. She was the daughter of Anthony Lynch and Margaret Power. Shortly after marrying he went to reside at Bruges and opened a commercial house and branch of his father's business there. The business was successful while mainly being engaged in purchasing and selling flax seed to Ireland. He had thirteen children, all of whom he named streets after in Lynchville. His first three children including his eldest son James were born in Bruges, Belgium. His other children included Anastatia, Anthony, Dominick, Alexander, Margaret, Jasper, Jane, Henry, Harriet, Louisa, Edward and William.