William "Buffalo Bill" Mathewson
(1830 - 1916)
- Earned nickname “Buffalo Bill” from saving settlers from starvation during the winter
- After battling Kiowa leader Satanta in 1861, earned nickname meaning “Long-Bearded Dangerous Man”
- Settled in Wichita and built one of first homes in area
- Established Wichita Savings Bank
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