Edward Creighton

Edward Creighton
Edward Creighton bust created by Phyllis Aspen in 1983, Nebraska Hall of Fame
Born	(1820-08-31)August 31, 1820 Belmont County, Ohio
Died	November 5, 1874(1874-11-05) (aged 54)
Nationality	American
Occupation	Pioneer businessman
Known for	Founding many institutions that were central to the growth and development of Omaha

Edward Charles Creighton (August 31, 1820 – November 5, 1874) was a prominent pioneer businessman in early Omaha, Nebraska. The elder brother of John A. Creighton, the Creightons were responsible for founding many institutions that were central to the growth and development of Omaha. Married to Mary Lucretia Creighton in their native Dayton, Ohio, Edward relied on Mary to carry out his request to create a college, which eventually became Creighton University.