Winfield scott stratton biography definition

American prospector and philanthropist from Colorado

Winfield Scott Stratton (July 22, – September 14, ) was an American prospector, capitalist, and philanthropist.

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He discovered the Independence Lode near Victor, Colorado on July 4, , and became the Cripple Creek Mining District's first millionaire in He provided to build buildings, improve the street car system, build the first professional ball park, and provided funds to people in need.

Early life

On July 22, , Stratton was born in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Stratton's parents were Mary and Myron Stratton.^[1] Stratton is a descendant from the Windsor, Connecticut line of the Stratton family.^[2] Stratton's mother had twelve children; of four boys, he is said to be the only one who lived beyond childhood.^[3] In , Mary and Myron had nine children aged from 22 years to six months of age: Diantha, Harriet, Anna, Winfield, Mary, Virginia, Luella, Jesse and Ada.

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