James W. L. Slavens

James W. L. Slavens (August 3, 1838 – February 10, 1905) was a meat-packing businessman and politician from Missouri. He served as Mayor of Kansas City in 1877 and as mayor of Westport in 1894. He was known for starting one of the first meat-packing businesses in Kansas City.

James W. L. Slavens
18th Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri
In office
1877–1878
Preceded byTurner A. Gill
Succeeded byGeorge M. Shelley
Personal details
Born(1838-08-03)August 3, 1838
Putnam County, Indiana, U.S.
DiedFebruary 10, 1905(1905-02-10) (aged 66)
Leavenworth, Kansas, U.S.
Resting placeUnion Cemetery
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Martha McNutt
(m. 1859)
Children8
Alma materIndiana Asbury University
Occupation
  • Meat packer
  • politician
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