Granville Stuart | |
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![]() Granville Stuart in 1883 | |
Born | Harrison County, Virginia, U.S. | August 27, 1834
Died | October 2, 1918 Missoula, Montana, U.S. | (aged 84)
Resting place | Deer Lodge, Montana, U.S. |
Other names | Mr. Montana |
Occupation(s) | Pioneer, gold prospector, businessman, civic leader, vigilante, author, cattleman and diplomat |
Political party | Democrat |
Spouse(s) | Awbonnie Tookanka (1862–1888), Allis Belle Brown (1890–1918)[1] |
Children | 11 |
Granville Stuart (August 27, 1834 – October 2, 1918) was an American pioneer, gold prospector, businessman, civic leader, vigilante, author, cattleman and diplomat who played a prominent role in the early history of Montana Territory and the state of Montana.[2] Widely known as "Mr. Montana",[3] Granville's life spanned the formative years of Montana from territorial times through the first 30 years of statehood.[4] His journals and writings have provided Montana and western historians unique insights into life in the Northern Rocky Mountains and Great Plains during the second half the 19th century.[5]
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