William S. Gregory

William S. Gregory
1st mayor of Kansas City
In office
April 18, 1853 – February 1854
Preceded byoffice created
Succeeded byJohnston Lykins
Personal details
BornWilliam Samuel Gregory
(1825-08-04)August 4, 1825
Shelby County, Kentucky, US
DiedAugust 11, 1887(1887-08-11) (aged 62)
Kansas City, Missouri, US
Resting placeElmwood Cemetery
PartyWhig
Spouses
Eliza A. Wade
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(m. 1846; died 1851)​
Mary C. Wade
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(m. 1852)​
Children4
Alma materHanover College
Occupation
  • Politician
  • businessman

William Samuel Gregory (August 4, 1825 – August 11, 1887) was an American politician. He was the first mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, beginning his term on April 18, 1853. He was also the owner of grocery businesses in Missouri and Illinois.

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