William Gillis (businessman)
William Gillis | |
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Daguerreotype of Gillis | |
| Born | c. 1797 |
| Died | July 18, 1869 (aged 71–72) |
| Occupation(s) | Fur trader, pioneer |
| Known for | Founding member of Kansas City, Missouri |
| Spouse(s) | Wa-Wau-tiqua (m. 1820) Poquas (m. 1824) Kahketoqua (m. 1829) |
| Family | Benoist Troost (nephew-in-law) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Tippecanoe War of 1812 |
William Gillis (c. 1797 – July 18, 1869), sometimes spelled Gilliss, was an American fur trader, real estate developer and pioneer who was one of the original founders of Kansas City, Missouri.