William Miles Chick
American businessman and pioneer (1794–1847) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Miles Chick (August 31, 1794 – April 7, 1847) is an American businessman and pioneer, who was one of the earliest settlers and the first postmaster of Kansas City, Missouri.
Quick Facts 1st postmaster of Kansas City, Missouri, Preceding ...
William Miles Chick | |
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1st postmaster of Kansas City, Missouri | |
In office 1845 – April 7, 1847 | |
Preceding | Position established |
Preceded by | Washington Henry Chick |
Personal details | |
Born | August 31, 1794 Lynchburg, Virginia, US |
Died | April 7, 1847(1847-04-07) (aged 52) Kansas City, Missouri, US |
Relations | William Chick Scarritt (grandson) Dorothy McKibbin (great-granddaughter) |
Children | 8 |
Occupation | Businessman, pioneer |
Military service | |
Rank | Colonel |
War | War of 1812 |
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