James E. Casey
James E. Casey (March 29, 1888 – June 6, 1983) was an American businessman, known for being the founder of the American Messenger Company, today known as UPS.
James E. Casey | |
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| Born | March 29, 1888 Pickhandle Gulch, Nevada |
| Died | June 6, 1983 (aged 95) Seattle, Washington |
| Occupation(s) | Founder American Messenger Company in Seattle, Washington, the predecessor to UPS |
In 1907, 19-year-old James Casey founded the American Messenger Company in Seattle, Washington. 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.
He died on June 6, 1983, in a hospital-nursing home in Seattle and his grave is at the mausoleum of the Holyrood Catholic Cemetery in Shoreline, Washington.
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