C. W. Post

Charles William Post (October 26, 1854 – May 9, 1914) was an American innovator, breakfast cereal and foods manufacturer and a pioneer in the prepared-food industry. He was the founder of what is now Post Consumer Brands.

"CW Post" redirects here. For the former C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, see LIU Post. For the breakfast cereal, see C.W. Post (cereal).

C. W. Post
Born
Charles William Post

(1854-10-26)October 26, 1854
Springfield, Illinois, US
DiedMay 9, 1914(1914-05-09) (aged 59)
Santa Barbara, California, US
Resting placeOak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Michigan
Occupation(s)Innovator, entrepreneur
Spouses
Ella Letitia Merriweather
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(m. 1874; div. 1904)​
    Leila Young
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    (m. 1904)​
    ChildrenMarjorie Merriweather Post
    Parent
    RelativesEleanor Post Hutton (granddaughter)
    Dina Merrill (granddaughter)
    Signature
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