William Plankinton | |
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 Plankinton c. 1905 | |
| Born | November 7, 1843 Allegheny, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 29, 1905 (aged 61) |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman and industrialist |
| Spouse | Mary Ella Woods |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | John Plankinton Elizabeth Bracken Plankinton |
| Relatives | Elizabeth Plankinton (sister) |
William Plankinton (November 7, 1843 – April 29, 1905) was an American businessman, manufacturer, and industrialist. He followed in his father's footsteps in the meat packing and meat processing industry.
Plankinton was associated with the Milwaukee museum, public library, industrial exposition and Chamber of Commerce. As a businessman he was a banker. He was implicated in a scandal of fraud and embezzlement, for which he was sued.