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Sewell, Chile is named in his honor

Barton Sewell ( c. 1848 – 1915) was an American industrialist, with investments in mining and smelting throughout the Americas. Sewell was instrumental in the funding of the El Teniente copper mine in Chile. [1] Sewell, Chile was named in his honor shortly after his death. [2]

He also served in the American Civil War, enlisting in 1862 as a drummer boy and serving near the Mississippi River. [3] [4] Lake Sewell, the lake created by the original Canyon Ferry Dam, was named in his honor. [5]

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References

  1. ^ Coulson, Michael (2012-11-12). The History of Mining: The events, technology and people involved in the industry that forged the modern world. Harriman House Limited. p. 146. ISBN  978-0-85719-266-0.
  2. ^ Guides, Insight (2013-01-25). Insight Guides: Chile & Easter Island. Apa Publications (UK) Limited. ISBN  978-1-78005-617-3.
  3. ^ "Death of Barton Sewell American Smelting Man". The Anaconda Standard. 1915-01-08. p. 4. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  4. ^ "Obituary of Barton Sewell (c.1848-1915)". The Sun. 1915-01-08. p. 9. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  5. ^ "Barton Sewell Was Partner of Hauser". The Montana Record-Herald. 1915-01-08. p. 2. Retrieved 2024-04-01.