C. W. Post

C. W. Post
Post in the early 20th century
Born
Charles William Post

(1854-10-26)October 26, 1854
DiedMay 9, 1914(1914-05-09) (aged 59)
Resting placeOak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Michigan
Occupation(s)Innovator, entrepreneur
Spouses
Ella Letitia Merriweather
(m. 1874; div. 1904)
Leila Young
(m. 1904)
ChildrenMarjorie Merriweather Post
MotherCaroline Lathrop Post
RelativesEleanor Post Hutton (granddaughter)
Dina Merrill (granddaughter)
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Charles William Post (October 26, 1854 – May 9, 1914) was an American innovator, breakfast cereal and foods manufacturer and a pioneer in the prepared-food industry. He was the founder of what is now Post Consumer Brands.