Benjamin Pierce Cheney
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Benjamin Pierce Cheney (/ˈtʃiːni/ CHEE-nee; August 12, 1815 – July 23, 1895) was an American businessman, and a founder of the firm that became American Express.
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Born | (1815-08-12)August 12, 1815 |
Died | July 23, 1895(1895-07-23) (aged 79) |
Education | Common schools |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | Pioneer expressman |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Elizabeth Stickney Clapp |
Children | Benjamin Pierce Cheney, Jr., Alice Cheney, Charles P. Cheney, Mary Cheney, and Elizabeth Cheney |
Parent(s) | Jesse and Alice (Steele) Cheney |
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