William Larimer Jr.

William Larimer Jr.
Born(1809-10-24)October 24, 1809
DiedMay 16, 1875(1875-05-16) (aged 65)
Resting placeAllegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh[1]
Occupation(s)Businessman, investor, militia general, politician
SpouseRachel McMasters
ChildrenJohn
William
Edwin
Thomas
Aiden
Joseph
George
Annie Larimer Jones
Rachel Larimer Mellon[2]
Parent(s)William Larimer Sr., Anne Larimer
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William Larimer Jr. (October 24, 1809 – May 16, 1875) was an American businessman, investor, militia general, and politician who is best known as the founder of Denver, Colorado, in 1858. Larimer often went by "General Larimer", having acquired the title in the Pennsylvania Militia.[3]

  1. ^ Mellon 1903, foldout between pp. 12 and 13.
  2. ^ Jordan 1913, p. 813.
  3. ^ Boucher 1908, p. 409.