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Daniel Whitney

American businessman

Died when: 67 years 62 days (806 months)
Star Sign: Virgo

 

Daniel Whitney

Daniel Whitney (September 3, 1795 – November 4, 1862) was an early entrepreneur in territorial Wisconsin, whose businesses were responsible for much of the early development of that state in the period between the War of 1812 and statehood.

He was the first "Yankee" to settle in Green Bay.He was the first to start many of the type of business ventures that the state became known for, such as the first lead shot tower and the first saw mill on the Wisconsin River.

He was the private founder of the town of Navarino, a direct forerunner to the municipality of Green Bay.He died in 1862 in the home he lived in for over 30 years in Green Bay.


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