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American industrialist (c. 1848 – 1915)
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. Sewell, Chile was named in his honor shortly after his death.

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

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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.
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