W. R. Pickering
W. R. Pickering | |
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| Born | William Russell Pickering December 31, 1849 St. Louis County, Missouri, United States |
| Died | April 1, 1927 (aged 77) Kansas City, Missouri, United States |
| Burial place | Forest Hill Cemetery |
| Occupation | Lumber baron |
| Known for | W. R. Pickering Lumber Company, Pickering Land and Timber Company, and establishing Pickering, Louisiana |
| Spouse |
Jane Coggburn (m. 1870) |
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William Russell Pickering (1849–1927), referred to as W. R. Pickering, was an American miner, lumber baron, developer, railroad owner and banker. From his first business adventure in mining lead, in Joplin, Missouri in 1872, and his partnership with Ellis Short in the merchandise business at Joplin, the empire grew across several states, including Missouri, Arkansas, Indian Territory, Louisiana, Texas, and California.