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The 7 Richest People in Massachusetts and How They Got Their Money

Forbes is out with their annual list of the 400 richest people in the United States. 7 Massachusetts residents made the list. Some of the names will be familiar. Others…

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Forbes is out with their annual list of the 400 richest people in the United States. 7 Massachusetts residents made the list. Some of the names will be familiar. Others have flown under the radar until now.

#7: Amos Hostetter, Jr.

Worth $3.4 billion, the 79 year old TV pioneer made his money back in the 90s in cable television.

#6: Jim Davis

He's the guy behind New Balance.  He's said to be worth $4 billion.

#5: Robert Hale, Jr.

The youngest on this list at 56, he founded Granite Telecommunications.

#4: Elizabeth Johnson

One of only 2 females on the list, she is the granddaughter of Edward Johnson II who started Fidelity Investments.

#3: Edward Johnson IV

Yep, you guessed it.  This is his grandson.

#2: Robert Kraft

Probably the most familiar face of the bunch, the Patriots owner since 1994 is said to be worth $10.6 billion.  Plus he has some pretty cool rings.

#1: Abigail Johnson

She's the current CEO of Fidelity Investments.

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