William Sturgis
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For the Minnesota politician, see William R. Sturgis. For the American mycologist, see William Codman Sturgis.
William Sturgis (February 25, 1782 – October 21, 1863) was a Boston merchant in the China trade, the California hide trade and the maritime fur trade.
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William Sturgis | |
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Born | February 25, 1782 |
Died | October 21, 1863 (aged 81) |
Occupation(s) | Politician, Merchant |
Known for | member of the Massachusetts House and Senate, a member and president of the Boston Marine Society, a member of the Massachusetts Historical Society |
Parent(s) | Hannah Mills and William E. Sturgis |
Relatives | Russell Sturgis, uncle |
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