Augustus Kountze
Augustus Kountze | |
|---|---|
| 1st Treasurer of Nebraska | |
| In office 1867–1869 | |
| Governor | David Butler |
| Preceded by | (Office created) |
| Succeeded by | James Sweet |
| 3rd Treasurer of Nebraska Territory | |
| In office 1861–1867 | |
| Governor | Alvin Saunders |
| Preceded by | William W. Wyman |
| Succeeded by | (Office abolished) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 November 1826 |
| Died | 30 April 1892 (aged 65) |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx |
| Party | Republican |
| Occupation | Businessman |
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Augustus Kountze (November 19, 1826–April 30, 1892) was an American businessman based in Omaha, Nebraska, Kountze, Texas and New York City. He founded a late 19th-century national banking dynasty along with his brothers Charles, Herman and Luther.
In 1861, Augustus was named Treasurer of the Nebraska Territory, and in 1867 was named the first Treasurer of the State of Nebraska. In 1862, US President Abraham Lincoln appointed him to the original Board of Directors of the Union Pacific Railroad.