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Edwin A. McAlpin
United States Army general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Edwin McAlpin" redirects here. For the British construction magnate, see Edwin McAlpine, Baron McAlpine of Moffat.
General Edwin Augustus McAlpin (June 9, 1848 – April 12, 1917) was president of the D.H. McAlpin & Co., a tobacco manufacturer. He built the Hotel McAlpin in New York City, at the time the largest hotel in the world. He had an active military career in the New York National Guard and was appointed Adjutant General of New York by the Governor. He was president of the American Boy Scouts and the Mayor of Ossining, New York.
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Born | (1848-06-09)June 9, 1848 |
Died | April 12, 1917(1917-04-12) (aged 68) Ossining, New York |
Education | Phillips Academy |
Employer | D.H. McAlpin & Co |
Known for | Commander of the 71st Regiment of the New York Militia, (Later the New York Guard), Adjutant General of the State of New York, CEO of D.H. McAlpin & Co a large tobacco manufacturer in New York City, real estate owner in New York City. Mayor of Ossining, NY. |
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Spouse | Anne Brandreth McAlpin |
Children | 5 |
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