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William Hepburn Russell (1812–1872) is often credited along with Alexander Majors and William B. Waddell as the founders, owners, and operators of the Pony Express. His public life is one of numerous business ventures, some successful and some failed.
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1812 |
January 31, 1812
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Burlington, VT, United States
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1836 |
April 12, 1836
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Lexington, Lafayette, MO, United States
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1838 |
1838
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Lexington, MO, United States
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1840 |
1840
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Lexington, MO, United States
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1844 |
1844
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Lexington, MO, United States
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1849 |
1849
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1872 |
September 10, 1872
Age 60
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Palmyra, Marion County, Missouri, United States
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