William S. Gregory
William S. Gregory | |
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| 1st Mayor of Kansas City | |
| In office April 18, 1853 – February 1854 | |
| Preceded by | office created |
| Succeeded by | Johnston Lykins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Samuel Gregory August 4, 1825 Shelby County, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | August 11, 1887 (aged 62) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Resting place | Elmwood Cemetery Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouses | Eliza A. Wade
(m. 1846; died 1851)Mary C. Wade (m. 1852) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Hanover College |
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William Samuel Gregory (August 4, 1825 – August 11, 1887) 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.