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Reuben Webster Millsaps
American businessman

Reuben Webster Millsaps

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American businessman
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Male
Place of birth
Copiah County, Mississippi, USA
Place of death
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, USA
Age
83 years
Education
Harvard Law School
DePauw University
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Biography

Reuben Webster Millsaps (May 30, 1833 - June 28, 1916) was an American businessman, financier and philanthropist.

Early years

Reuben Webster Millsaps was born on May 30, 1833 in Pleasant Valley, Copiah County, Mississippi. His family were farmers. He had eight siblings.

He attended Indiana Asbury College, now known as DePauw University, and Harvard University Law School, where he earned a law degree.

Civil War

He fought in the American Civil War as a soldier in the Confederate States Army and was wounded twice during the war. He attained the military rank of Major.

Postbellum career

After returning from the war he pursued a successful career in business and finance. He was President of Capital State Bank in Jackson, Mississippi.

Philanthropy

In 1890, Millsaps donated US$550,000, which was matched by contributions from Mississippi's Methodist community, for the creation of "a Christian college within the borders of our state". The college is now known as Millsaps College and is located in Jackson, Mississippi. He devoted the rest of his life to the building and running of the college.

Death

He died at his home in Jackson on June 28, 1916, at the age of 83. He was buried on the campus of Millsaps College in Jackson.

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