Old, William W., 1856-1936

William W. Old was born in 1856 at Alleghany City, Pennsylvania. He came out to Denver in 1876 and later moved to Leadville, Colorado, where he opened the first dry goods store in 1878. He served as Justice of the Peace, Police Judge, and was appointed postmaster in 1890. Old was active in the Republican Party in Leadville. He was a member of the County Republican Central Committee and a delegate to the Republican County Convention in 1888. An active businessman, Old established the New York Underwriters Insurance Agency in Leadville in 1890. With his brother, he formed the American Metallic Decorative Company in Denver. Old moved to Denver in 1902 and died c. 1936.

From the description of William W. Old collection, 1880-1896. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 398103683

William W. Old was born in 1856 at Alleghany City, Pennsylvania. When he came out west (1876), he located in Denver. Later, he moved to Leadville, Colorado, where he opened the first dry goods store (1878). He also served as Justice of the Peace, Police Judge, and in 1890, was appointed postmaster.

Old was active in the Republican Party in Leadville. He was a member of the County Republican Central Committee and a delegate to the Republican County Convention in 1888.

An active businessman, Old established the New York Underwriters Insurance Agency in Leadville in 1890 and invested $300,000. In the Pawnee Mining & Milling Company in 1895. With his brother, he formed the American Metallic Decorative Company in Denver.

Mr. Old moved to Denver in 1902. He died c. 1936

From the guide to the William W. Old Collection, 1880-1896, (University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries. Archives Dept.)