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Edward Creighton

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Birthplace: Belmont County, Ohio, United States
Death: November 05, 1874 (54)
Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
Place of Burial: 4912 Leavenworth Street, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, 68106, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of James Creighton and Bridget Creighton
Husband of Mary Lucretia Creighton
Brother of Count John A. Creighton and Joseph Creighton

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About Edward Creighton

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Creighton

Edward Charles Creighton (August 31, 1820 – November 5, 1874) was a prominent pioneer businessman in early Omaha, Nebraska. The brother of John A. Creighton, the Creightons were responsible for founding many institutions that were central to the growth and development of Omaha. Married to Mary Lucretia Creighton in their native Dayton, Ohio, Edward relied on Mary to carry out his request to create a college, which eventually became Creighton University.

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Edward Creighton's Timeline

1820
August 31, 1820
Belmont County, Ohio, United States
1874
November 5, 1874
Age 54
Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
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Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 4912 Leavenworth Street, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, 68106, United States