Papers, 1836-1992.

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Papers, 1836-1992.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/244292674

This collection contains genealogical papers concerning the family and descendents of Wayman Crow.

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Washington University in St. Louis, .

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SNAC Resource ID: 7132193

Washington University in St. Louis, .

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Crow family.

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Wayman Crow was born in central Kentucky in 1808. He moved to St. Louis in 1835, investing his holdings in the wholesale trade and later branching into insurance, railroads and real estate. He soon rose to a high position in the business community and even served twice in the state senate. While working in the senate, Crow wrote a charter for an educational institution, which he introduced on February 9, 1853. This charter was for the formation of the Eliot Seminary. The name was changed to Wash...

Crow, Wayman, 1808-1885

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