About Augustus Shapleigh
Lived 1810 – 1902 (aged 92). Augustus Shapleigh was an American businessperson.
Augustus Frederick Shapleigh (1810–1902) was an American businessman and early pioneer of St. Louis during the Second Industrial Revolution. He was president of the A. F. Shapleigh Hardware Company, which by the 1880s grew to be one of the largest wholesale hardware firms west of the Mississippi River. His father was captain of the Granville. The site was chosen for its proximity to the Mississippi River, which was the main source of transportation for goods at the time.
Death Shapleigh died of natural causes at the age of 92. He had been in failing health for many years, but retained his mental faculties. He is buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery in St. Louis.
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Who was Augustus Shapleigh?
American businessman (1810–1902)
When was Augustus Shapleigh born?
Augustus Shapleigh was born on 9 January 1810 in Portsmouth.
When did Augustus Shapleigh die?
Augustus Shapleigh died on 27 February 1902 in St. Louis.
What was Augustus Shapleigh's occupation?
Augustus Shapleigh was a businessperson.
What nationality was Augustus Shapleigh?
Augustus Shapleigh was American.
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