William Sturgis | |
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 Captain William Sturgis | |
| Born | February 25, 1782 |
| Died | October 21, 1863 (aged 81) |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, Merchant |
| Known for | member of the Massachusetts House and Senate, a member and president of the Boston Marine Society, a member of the Massachusetts Historical Society |
| Parent(s) | Hannah Mills and William E. Sturgis |
| Relatives | Russell Sturgis, uncle |
William Sturgis (February 25, 1782 – October 21, 1863) was a Boston merchant in the China trade, the California hide trade and the maritime fur trade.