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Anson Mills

United States general (1834-1924) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 90

Anson Mills was a United States Army officer, surveyor, inventor, and entrepreneur. Engaged in south Texas as a land surveyor and civil engineer, he both named and laid out the city of El Paso, Texas. Mills also invented a woven cartridge belt which late in life made his fortune.

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1834 to 1924 · aged 90