Charles Elliott Perkins
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Charles Elliott Perkins (November 24, 1840 – November 8, 1907) was an American businessman and president of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.[1] He was so well respected that historian Richard Overton wrote, "From the time that Charles Elliott Perkins became vice president of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy [1876] ... until he resigned as president in 1901, he was the Burlington."[2]
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Born | (1840-11-24)November 24, 1840 |
Died | November 8, 1907(1907-11-08) (aged 66) Westwood, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Occupation | Railroad executive |
Known for | President, Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad |
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