James E. Casey
Businessperson, Organization founder
1888 – 1983
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Who was James E. Casey?
James E. Casey, American businessman, was born in Pick Handle Gulch near Candelaria, Nevada.
In 1907, 19-year-old James Casey founded the American Messenger Company in Seattle, Washington with $100 borrowed from a friend. He served as president, CEO and chairman. Claude Ryan was his partner and his messengers were his brother George and other teenagers. His motto was "best service and lowest rates". Deliveries were made on foot, bicycle, or motorcycle.
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- Born
- Mar 29, 1888
Nevada - Also known as
- James Casey
- Jim Casey
- Parents
- Siblings
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Jun 6, 1983
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on July 23, 2013
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