Dexter Curtis
American inventor, businessman, and politician
About Dexter Curtis
Lived 1828 – 1898 (aged 69). Dexter Curtis was an American farmer, businessperson and politician.
Dexter Curtis (September 12, 1828 – May 15, 1898) was an American inventor, businessman, and politician.
Born in Schenectady, New York, Curtis grew up on a farm. He also operated a dry goods business. Curtis served on the Madison Common Council and was a Democrat. Curtis died in Madison, Wisconsin from a heart attack ("apoplexy of the heart").
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Who was Dexter Curtis?
American inventor, businessman, and politician
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Dexter Curtis was born on 12 September 1828.
When did Dexter Curtis die?
Dexter Curtis died on 15 May 1898.
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Dexter Curtis was a farmer, businessperson and politician.
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Dexter Curtis was American.
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